Delighted to be awarded Life Membership of Pastel Artists of New Zealand, Signature Member of the Pastel Society of America and part of the team of the Maniatoto Arts Council, Ranfurly.

Julie explores soft pastel technique, rendering fine details, delicate scumbled layers, texture and atmosphere, often experimenting with other media and texture. She also paints in watercolour, gouache, oil and oil sticks on canvas and panel, oil mono prints plus drawings in charcoal.

Well known for her paintings of horses, stockmen and stockwomen, these days Julie paints whatever ignites her creative fires across a broad range of subjects, particularly the stunning vast valley where she lives. 

In the past she has illustrated and designed children's books and postage stamps.

In 2017, Julie was recognised as a Master Pastellist of Pastel Artists of New Zealand (MPANZ) in recognition of excellence in technique and the awards she had achieved to date. Julie is one of seven Master Pastellists in New Zealand. Her recent pastel paintings are often signed with MPANZ on the rear to indicate this honour.

In 2016, Julie was elected a Signature Member of the Pastel Society of America (PSA).

With Whanganui glass artist, Greg Hall, Julie has completed painting 25 of 32 stained glass windows for the "The Whanganui Story". This is a historical project for the Whanganui Council Chambers illustrating Whanganui’s history. Visitors are welcome to view the windows by contacting Whanganui District Council.

A selected range of Limited Edition prints on canvas can be ordered directly from Julie.

Julie paints from her studio in the Maniatoto New Zealand, teaching regular soft pastel classes in the nearby rural town of Ranfurly.

Her original paintings can be viewed online plus The Artists Room Gallery of Fine Art, Dunedin; Central Stories Gallery, Alexandra; Otautau Gallery, Otautau, Southland, and The Heritage Gallery, Cambridge.

Please note, Julie no longer paints on commission or travels to teach workshops. 

 

NEWS!

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Winner of the Master Circle section, Pastel Artists of NZ, 2025.

with 'Takahe, Orokonui Ecosanctuary, Dunedin' 50 x 70cm, pure pigment pastel (sold)

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'MEET THE GIRLS' Collection from Ashdene, Australia. (www.ashdene.com.au)

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2024 PEOPLE'S CHOICE, ART SOCIETY ANNUAL EXHIBITION

for 'The Drover', (Bill Sutherland), oils on canvas (RIP)



2024 MERIT AWARD, MASTER CIRCLE, PASTEL ARTISTS OF NZ

At the annual national exhibition for Pastel Artists of NZ in Morrinsville March 2024, Julie was awarded Merit 

for her pastel painting titled 'The Taieri River at the Creamery Bridge, Maniatoto'. 

2023 HIGHLY COMMENDED, MASTER CIRCLE, PASTEL ARTISTS OF NZ


At the annual national exhibition for Pastel Artists of NZ, Julie was awarded Highly Commended (second place)

for her portrait titled 'Unresolved', of a young woman. 

PATEAROA WAR MEMORIAL STATUE

In time for ANZAC Day 2021, with assistance from Powernet who provided a truck with bucket to reach the height of the statue, Julie repainted the face, hands and riflestock of the statue. This had been a goal for some time, in memory of her father and grandfather, who served in WWII and WWI respectively.

       

 

 

UNISON PASTELS ASSOCIATE

Julie was recently added to the Unison Pastels group of Associate Artists.
She has written a blog available through Unison Colour website to support this role.

Through her classes, Julie continues to promote and demonstrate these beautiful soft pastels, a firm favourite of hers.

There are stocks of Unison pastels available at Julie's pastel classes in Ranfurly.

 

 

Artist Statement

The subjects I paint are real and often commonplace, I choose these subjects based on my personal response to them in order to share a moment or a view - to remind us that in our busy lives that there is simple beauty to be found when we take the time to really see. Painting is all about learning to see.

I am most inspired by light falling on any subject, particularly in early morning or the long shadows of late afternoon.

I use archival painting materials in whichever medium I working in, to support longevity of the finished piece.

Julie Greig


Art Awards

2024 
Pastel Artists of New Zealand, Annual National Exhibition, Morrinsville - Merit, Masters Circle
Otago Art Society, Annual Exhibition, Dunedin - People's Choice


2023
Pastel Artists of New Zealand, Annual National Exhibition, Arrowtown - Highly commended, Masters Circle
Pastel Artists of New Zealand, Annual National Exhibition, Arrowtown - People's Choice 
International Association of Pastel Societies USA - selected for the Open exhibition
Pastel Artists of New Zealand Newsletter Challenge - Perspective - winner of the Honours section
Pastel Artists of New Zealand Newsletter Challenge - Florals- winner of the Honours section

2022
Pastel Artists of New Zealand, Annual National Exhibition, Porirua, Wellington - Winner, Masters Circle
Manhattan Arts, USA 'The Healing Power of Colour' - 100 selected international artists

2021
Manhattan Arts, USA 'The Healing Power of Art'' - 100 selected international artists

2020
Pastel Artists of New Zealand, Annual National Exhibition, Dunedin - Winner, Masters Circle

2018
Pastel Artists of New Zealand, Annual National Exhibition, Timaru - Winner, Masters Circle

2017
Pastel Artists of New Zealand - Master Pastelist  
Pastel Artists of New Zealand, Annual National Exhibition, Morrinsville - First Prize

2016
Pastel Artists of New Zealand, Annual National Exhibition, Mapua - Merit Award
Manapouri Artists Exhibition, Manapouri - Overall Winner (pastel)
Alpine Energy Art Awards, Timaru - Viewer’s Choice (charcoal/pastel)

2015
Alpine Energy Art Awards, Timaru - Second place, Works on Paper (pastel)

2014
Alpine Energy Art Awards, Timaru - Merit Award, Works on Paper (charcoal)
Alpine Energy Art Awards, Timaru - Gordon Harris Grand Award for Excellence in Art (charcoal)

2012
Ex Arte Equinus Annual Competition, USA - Third and Honourable Mention (pastel)
Pastel Artists of New Zealand - Distinguished Artist Award

2011
Southern Pastel Artists ILT Positively Pastel Awards - Highly Commended
Southland Art Society, Provincial Pride exhibition - Our Environment Award

2010
Waimarino Art Awards, Raetihi - Open Award winner and People’s Choice Award (pastel)
11^th Annual Pastel 100 Competition, USA -  Honourable Mention (Animal and Wildlife)

2009
Wanganui Arts Society annual exhibition, Wanganui - Second Prize (oil)
Southern Pastel Artists Annual Positively Pastel Exhibition, Invercargill -Overall Winner
11^th Annual Pastel 100 Competition, USA - First Prize and Honourable Mention (Animal and Wildlife)
Ex Arte Equinus Annual Competition, USA - Second and Eighth place, drawing section (pastel)

2007
Waimarino Art Awards, Raetihi - Premier Award Winner (Best in Show) (oil)
Pastel Artists of NZ Annual National Exhibition, Christchurch - Public Choice
Southern Pastel Artists Annual Positively Pastel Exhibition, Invercargill - Overall Winner
Turf Monthly Gold Edition Equine Art Awards, Toowoomba, Australia -  Winner (pastel)

2006
Southern Pastel Artists Exhibition, Invercargill -Winner Best Animal Study and People’s Choice Award
Waimarino Art Awards,  Raetihi - Winner Open Class Award (oil)
Whanganui Universal College of Learning,  5^th Drawing Exhibition, Wanganui - Merit Award(charcoal)
Pastel Artists of New Zealand Exhibition, Annual National Award, Nelson - Winner
The Learning Connexion - Diploma of Art and Creativity (Honours)

2005
Southern Pastel Artists Exhibition, Invercargill - Winner Best Animal Study and People’s Choice Award
Women’s Work Nationals Exhibition, Gisborne - Winner Paint Award  and People’s Choice Award (oil)
Pastel Artists of New Zealand National Exhibition, ‘Purely Pastel’, Upper Hutt - Merit Award (pastel)

2004
Archibald’s Art Awards, Upper Hutt - People’s Choice Award (pastel)
Pastel Artists of New Zealand - Associate Award

2003
Southern Pastel Artists Exhibition, Invercargill - Popular Choice Award (pastel)
Wanganui Artists Review, Sarjeant Gallery, Wanganui - Popular Vote Award (pastel)

2002
Pastel Artists of New Zealand National Exhibition, Blenheim – Winner (pastel)
Equitana Art Awards, Brisbane, Australia - Honourable Mention (pastel)

2001
Equitana Art Awards, Melbourne, Australia - Highly Commended (pastel)
Wanganui Arts Society Centennial Exhibition - Second Prize (pastel)