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Pronunciation --  Definition (according to Julie Olson) -- [of home and family origin] (ab 1976): 1. n. an affectionate nickname referring to Julie 2. n. a free-lance illustration business which produces top quality illustrations (as in JujuBee Illustrations) To see my portfolio, just click on the word "art" above. |
Me, that's who. And who am I? I am Julie Olson, illustrator extraordinaire. But here's a little more about me. I was born in Maryland, the 6th of 9 (that's right, 9) kids. From day one I vowed to be different than the bunch. From my dad's nickname for me, Jujubee, to my love of the arts...I stood out (as much as a short girl can do). In 1994, I left my parents and 3 remaining siblings at home to attend Brigham Young University and to study illustration. In a family filled with doctors, lawyers, electrical engineers, teachers and statisticians...I was the odd man out. But I didn't care and neither did my family. They were brimming with support and encouragement. Even now they are some of my biggest fans (besides my wonderful husband). In April 1998, I graduated from Brigham Young University with a BFA in Illustration and have been freelancing ever since. I'm enjoying it throughly and am glad to be realizing my dream of becoming a freelance illustrator. But I must admit to you my other passion...my kids. As crazy as it gets with 3 kids running around the studio, the kitchen, the yard, the grocery store (or wherever I happen to be), I love being a mom and love to share my life with them. Check out my BOOKS page for my publication credits and client list. And go to my BLOG if you want to read more about my process and methods as an illustrator. I am also a member of Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators, and Picture Book Artists Association, along with being listed on the Children's Book Council's website.
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