Julia Purcell is the eldest daughter of well-known artists Joseph and
Tela Purcell of Nova Scotia. She now lives in Clyde River, P.E.I., and
works mostly with watercolour and
oil, finding inspiration for her artwork in the Island landscape, in
portraits and in flowers. Julia has been painting and drawing since
early childhood and studied music and theater at Dalhousie University
and UBC. Over the years she has taken courses in pottery, silver
smithing, basketry and printmaking. Currently she offering group
painting classes in Charlottetown and continues to paint all over the
island.