The Winner of the 2025 FESTIVAL poster is Julie Heath
Originally from England, Julie studied pottery, art and designate the Burslem School of Art of the Arts while working as a gold paintress at Wedgewood, the world -renowned fine ceramics company.
With a commercial art degree and a move to Pensacola, Julie was inspired to paint in watercolor and oils. She embraced the fluidity and spontaneity of watercolors, discovering that its less controlled aspects allowed her to develop a more relaxed and intuitive approach to painting. It allowed exploration of coastal subjects and landscapes.
Julie particularly appreciates the grace and serenity of coastal birds.