CHASSELL, Mich. -- Bright colors and the holidays surely go together as Julie Meyers, a local artist in Chassell, illustrates in her original, colorful note cards she has been selling at several holiday sales and in local Keweenaw shops. Her cards often have a Keweenaw wilderness flavor as well since she is an active hiker along with her husband, Keith. Julie has a studio in her home in Chassell and often demonstrates her art techniques at farmers' markets and other community events.
On Julie's Web site, Carolyn Wolfe of Hancock comments, "Julie’s cards are adorable and whimsical…the perfect one can be found for any holiday or season. But what sets them apart from other cards is her vibrant use of colors."
Julie is also the author and illustrator of a new, colorful children's book, her first publication, The Adventures of Hairy the Hare and The Yooperlites.
The back cover of the 48-page book includes Julie's short summary of Hairy the Hare's adventure:
"Hairy the Hare tells the story about the Yooperlite rocks. These rocks are special glowing rocks in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. He starts at Canyon Falls looking for them. He stops in many places along the way to the tip of the Keweenaw Peninsula."
Julie's original images of animals, woods, water and sky identify those places and help readers imagine Hairy's trip up the Keweenaw to find the Yooperlite rocks.
If you missed some of the holiday sales, you can still find Julie's cards and children's book in these local shops: Black Ice Comics, Houghton; Frozen Farms, Calumet; and Grandpa's Book Store, Copper Harbor. In addition, Julie will be selling her cards and book at Canal View, 1100 W. Quincy Street in Hancock, during their Holiday Craft Market from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 12. The event is open to the public.
You may also check out Julie's art and children's book at Chassell's Old Fashioned Christmas Market from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Chassell K-12 School, 41745 US-41, Chassell, MI 49916.
Julie often explains her painting techniques at the community events where she sells her art work. In September, during the Chassell Farmers' Market, she spoke about her art and her book with Keweenaw Now.
"I paint on 600 grade sandpaper with pan pastels," she explained. "I use a tool with foam rubber on the end. I take a picture with my phone and email it to Vistaprint. They print blank cards for me. I paint with the seasons and holidays."
Julie does her art work in a studio in her home in Chassell.
Julie also teaches art classes locally and plans to teach again in January 2025. To see more of her art work or to contact her, visit her Web site, https://yooperjulie.wordpress.com/ .
Barb Parker of Chassell, who has attended Julie's classes, says, "Julie’s art classes are inspirational, unique, and fun. Her love of nature, especially Michigan’s beauty, is found in all of her work. Thank you Julie for bringing so much joy to so many through your art!"
You can view and order Julie's cards from her Etsy Web site at https://www.etsy.com/shop/YooperArtbyJulie.
To order the children's book, The Adventures of Hairy the Hare and The Yooperlites, click here.
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