Artist Julie A. Urtz 
With over 25 years experience, Art Blue Designs can help bring your imagined world into reality.I starting out with pencils at the age of nine, and drawing portraits was my favorite pastime.There were mainly of my favorite bands and celebrities. I went into the Air Force at age 17 and soon began my career as a photographer. After being a photographer for a number of years, I went to culinary school to express my creativity in the kitchen.While only 'designing' food for a couple of years, I decided I was happier with a camera and brushes in my hand, so I began Art Blue. To expand into the 21st century, I decided to go digital age.I am currently expanding my design knowledge while going to school for Web Design and Management and am working with clients on web and graphic design projects and changed the name of Art Blue to reflect this. I am now Art Blue Designs!
With murals under my belt, oil paintings in the works, and
photography ever going, I continue to display my work in
galleries, restaurants, and the occasional craft show. Most recently, I have an artist shop on Etsy showcasing some graphic design work and have begun illustration work on children's books.
As an Artist in Residence in conjunction with Arts In
Education, I have worked with entire 3rd and 4th grade
classes for a week at a time. For the past eight years, I have developed historic and educational murals that students will be able to enjoy for years to come. In October of 2008, I was able to create a mural with the students that depicts the local town's history of Patterson, NY I am proud to say that it now graces the lobby upon entering the school. I look forward to working with students of all ages and developing murals on a continuing basis.
Julie