NAME: Julie Rapier-Claxton
BIRTH PLACE: Oklahoma
BIRTH DATE: 5.28.86
BIOGRAPHY
I was born and raised in Ringling, Oklahoma, and I hope to be here forever. Many people in this small town know my work and encourage me to keep going until I reach my dream. I thank all of those people for believing in me.
I grew up with only one dream, to be Picasso lol. My senior year of high school I had a couple of minor scholarships for local colleges, but I opted to stay home and settle down. If I hadn't made that decision I would not have gotten married to whom I can only describe as my soulmate, Sam. He provides for me while I chase this silly dream of being an artist, and is my biggest supporter. Sam is sort of my 'art dealer'. He helps me decide what to list online and when, and I am never finished with a piece until I've asked him what he thinks. I live close to my family and always hear what they think of each piece, my dad is my best critic. He thinks like me, and I know he'll give me an honest opinion. If something is not right with a painting, he'll tell me, and then suggest how to fix it.
I hope everyone enjoys my art. Each work I do, I leave a piece of myself with, and a piece of it will always be with me.
I'm currently selling my work through eBay under the name 'clack_attack'. I have sold several pieces so far, and my work is starting to span the country.
With a little help from my high school art teacher, I am self-taught. I am constantly learning, wether it be through reading material, surfing the web for art forums, or admiring others lovley work. Each piece I complete brings me a little further in my education.
