Me, in my studio

Hi! I’m Julie, the illustrator and Surface Designer behind Julep and Trubbs.

Working digitally, my loose and painterly illustrations are about fun and thoughtful things that brighten up peoples’ day.

My background is in computer animation working on films and streaming television. Those 14 yrs of being in the studio enabled me to work with some of the best crews on several shows in a fun, professional and timely manner.

Now, as a Surface Designer, I illustrate my own designs. My dream is to see my artwork on products such as stationery, advent calendars, wallpaper, textiles, puzzles, home decor, food packaging and children’s books all around the world. Want to create something together? Contact me here

I currently live on the Atlantic Coast in beautiful Nova Scotia, Canada.

A girl sitting on a blue armchair with a yellow pillow, holding and petting a black cat while smiling.

A woman lying on a black couch holding a black and a brown cat, both sleeping peacefully on her chest.

The purr-iest of cuddles

And this is Trubbs.

She was my constant companion in my studio office, especially during the pandemic. Often times, tasks took longer to do when she demanded purr-y cuddles and gentle head bumps.

In 2022, we had to let Trubbs be free of pain. It was the saddest day of our little family. She’s still my muse and can be found in some of my artwork. I’ll always have a Trubbs shaped hole in my heart. xo