Julia Gabrielov

Julia Gabrielov was born in Kharkov Ukraine in 1986. At two years old her family immigrated to the United States. Even from a young age it was apparent that Julia had an affinity for art. She would spend hours upon hours drawing with her mom in their tiny Brooklyn apartment. Then, growing up in Virginia, she loved taking art classes, but creating came naturally, and Julia always knew she wanted art to be her profession. The desire to explore new mediums had taken her career in many different directions. As a model and cosplayer for almost ten years, Julia became enthralled in the fashion and costume industries. She would make clothing for photoshoots, style hair and makeup, and discover beautiful settings to create the perfect image.

In 2010 Julia's passion for storytelling turned into a profession as a full time children's book illustrator and muralist. In between jobs, Julia would write and illustrate her own short stories. Those stories would later evolve into stand alone images that embodied an entire narrative. Whether or not there were words, each image had to tell a story. By the end of 2013 the dream of becoming a full time artist was turning into a reality. Utilizing social media platforms and joining international art collectives boosted her audience and opened many doors. She began showing in galleries and was recognized in publications all around the world.

In 2020 Julia's work was recognized by the International Festival of the Arts in Walt Disney World. For the past five years Julia has had the privilege of showing her work to hundreds of thousands of people at the Festival. Julia's style has undergone many transitions, from anime to hyperrealism. Practicing many different genres has influenced her technique as well as imagination. Working mainly in oil paint and pan pastel, she creates surreal pieces inspired by her love of creation and fantasy. Each piece conveys hopeful messages entrenched in the beauty of the natural world.