Julianne Fuchs-Musgrave

When I was a very young artist, I discovered the Japanese Edo period at the Freer Gallery in Washington, DC. I was drawn to something in works by Tawaraya Sōtatsu. It was the technique known as Tarashikomi—a dripping of pigment into a partially dried area that allows the pigment to disperse into the first layer, creating an ephemeral effect that is both random and confined.

I had been doing this since childhood, painting an area with water, and then dripping color into it. I was thrilled to see what I had thought a rebellious “playing” was an honored technique from one of the most disciplined schools (Rinpa) of the Edo period.

About the same time I discovered the abstract expressionism of Paul Jenkins and the Washington Color School masters: Morris Louis, and the still fabulous Sam Gilliam.

Throughout the years, I’ve earned a degree in Studio Art from the University of Maryland, and graduate credits in the Art Therapy Program at the George Washington University. Through coursework and self-teaching I have gained skills in every area of painting, printmaking, drawing and even steel sculpture.

During and since my studies I have provided arts instruction to students from pre-school to adult level, with all levels o...

BA: Studio Art, University of Maryland, College Park

Coursework: Masters of Art Therapy Program, the George Washington University.