Julia Raring

Capturing Memories in Watercolor

About

Julia Raring is a painter whose primary medium is watercolor. She enjoys the challenge of creating intense color and tone while balancing calmness and clarity. Julia believes timing is everything and attempts to capture the simplicity and emotion of subjects in her life. She enjoys finding beauty in everyday objects and moments and memories that have meaning to the viewer, whether that may be a creek explored as a child, a seashell discovered by her daughter, or the exquisite detail of a flower. She obtained her BA in International Affairs from the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Va and currently is a member of the League of Roanoke Artists, Virginia Watercolor Society, Southern Watercolor Society, and Smith Mountain Arts Council. A recent transplant from Northwest Louisiana, Julia was previously on the SRAC Juried Artist Roster, the executive board of Shreveport’s Hoover Watercolor Society, and a member of the Bossier Arts Council. She lives in Roanoke, Virginia with her husband Patrick, and their children Amelia and Joseph.

Participant/Exhibitions

July 11 – August 30, 2019 – Hoover Watercolor Society Travelling Show – Michelson Museum of Art; Marshall, Texas

June 2 – June 29, 2019 – Hoover Watercolor Society Spring Exhibition – Norsworthy Gallery; Shreveport, Louisiana

June 1 – July 31, 2019 – Please Touch the Art, A Show For All Senses – Bossier Arts Council; Bossier City, Louisiana

March 8 – May 2019 – Critical MASS 7 – Artspace; Shreveport, Louisiana

February 5 – April 31, 2019 – Show Us Something, Mister! A Louisiana Themed WAM! – Boomtown Casino and the Bossier Arts Council; Bossier City, Louisiana

February 1 – March 31, 2019 – Life and Legacies; the Life of Julia Raring paired with the Legacy of Ed and Carol Allen – Bossier Arts Council; Bossier City, Louisiana

October 3 – November 30, 2018 – Contained Juried Exhibition – Bossier Arts Council; Bossier City, Louisiana

September 16 – October 18, 2018 – Hoover Watercolor Society Fall Membership Show – Louisiana State Exhibit Museum; Shreveport, Louisiana

July 12 – August 18, 2018 – Hoover Watercolor Society Travelling Show – Michelson Museum of Art; Marshall, Texas

June 3 – June 30, 2018 – Hoover Watercolor Society Spring Exhibition – Norsworthy Gallery; Shreveport, Louisiana

April 12 – May 2, 2018 – Micro/Macro Juried Exhibition – Marlene Yu Museum; Shreveport, Louisiana

March 3 – May 5, 2018 – CRITICAL MASS 6 – artspace; Shreveport, Louisiana

November 11 – December 8, 2017 – Hoover Watercolor Society Fall Membership Exhibition – Shreve Memorial Library – Broadmoor Branch; Shreveport, Louisiana

October 12 – November 30, 2017 – Human Beings & Being Human: A Self-Portraiture Show – Bossier Arts Council; Bossier City, Louisiana

October 13 – November 4, 2017 – InGraved: Celebrating 100 Years of Forest Park Cemetery – artspace; Shreveport, Louisiana

July 6 – August 26, 2017 – Hoover Watercolor Society Travelling Show – Michelson Museum of Art; Marshall, Texas

June 4 – July 1, 2017 – Hoover Watercolor Society Spring Exhibition – Norsworthy Gallery; Shreveport, Louisiana

April 4 – May 13, 2017 – Critical MASS 5 – artspace; Shreveport, Louisiana

March 18 – 24, 2017 – Relax and Unwind Miniature Challenge – Agora Borealis; Shreveport, Louisiana

December 10-17, 2016 – Umbrella Individual Interpretation Art Show – Agora Borealis; Shreveport, Louisiana

October 2 – 29, 2016 – Hoover Watercolor Society Membership Show – Norsworthy Gallery; Shreveport, Louisiana

September 10 – 14, 2016 – Deep Sea 16”x20” Individual Interpretation Art Show – Agora Borealis; Shreveport, Louisiana

June 18 – 25, 2016 – Iris 16”x20” Individual Interpretation Art Show – Agora Borealis; Shreveport, Louisiana

Awards
2022
League of Roanoke Artists – Watercolor – 2nd Place

2018
Hoover Watercolor Society Spring Exhibition – 3rd Place

2017
Hoover Watercolor Society Fall Membership Show – Honorable Mention

2016
Hoover Watercolor Society Fall Membership Show – Honorable Mention

2000-2001
Smith Mountain Art Council Annual Art Show – 2nd Place Student Awards

17th Annual High School Art Show – Art Council of the Blue Ridge – Certificate of Distinction

1999-2000
CVCC Annual High School Art Show – Honorable Mention
16th Annual High School Art Show – Art Council of the Blue Ridge – Honorable Mention

1998-1999
15th Annual High School Art Show – Art Council of the Blue Ridge – Certificate of Distinction