I began hand sewing around age 9 while visiting my Granny one Summer. We pieced using remnants from the local textile mill. I love it right away. I asked for and received my first sewing machine at age 12 as a Christmas gift and began sewing on Christmas Day.
Textile creating was a normal part of my home then and now as well. Living in the mountains of Western Carolina offers great beauty for inspiration and much of my art through the use of batik and hand dyed fabrics, quilting and mixed media techniques. I create one-of-a kind and unique art pieces motivated by the nature just outside my home studio window. Each composition tells a different story of hope, joy and peace based on my faith. Clients often comment that my art is cheerful and uplifting. Current available art can be viewed at etsy.com/shop/juliebagamary or Twigs & Leaves Gallery in Waynesville, NC. I would love to talk with you about creating a unique and special commission piece for your home or as a gift for a loved one. |
Galleries & ExhibitionsTwigs & Leaves Gallery Waynesville, NC UniQue Artisan Craft Festival Gainesville, GA Art in the Airport Asheville, NC Sacred Threads Exhibition Herndon, VA “Reflections on Humanity and the Holocaust/ Art Responds to History - CoMMA Gallery Morganton, NC “Light Exhibit” Hickory, NC UNCA Ramsey Library’s Blowers Gallery; Asheville, NC Gathering of Artisans Gallery Ridgecrest, NC SAQA "Greens" Exhibit Asheville, NC Feature Artist Fairview LIbrary Fairview, NC |
Awards & PublicationsJudge’s Choice WNC State Fair Best of Show WNC State Fair •The Laurel Of Asheville • Sophie Magazine * Art Quilting Studio Magazine + Fairview Town Crier |