About
I am Julia Kotze, an artist based in South Africa.
With lifelong experience in a variety of creative mediums and professional training as a 3D artist, I turned my focus to traditional oil painting in 2023, specialising in animals.
A chronic creator, I also handcraft my own frames, giving each pet portrait an extra warm touch. I strive to capture the unique personality and character of every animal I paint, aiming to bring a smile to anyone who looks at it.
You'll find my latest work on Instagram, or you can email me directly.
Animals are the best, every single one of them, ESPECIALLY yours.
Every frame is made by hand
Alongside the painting process, I handcraft a custom frame with a birch plywood base and an outer frame of white ash. The wood has a soft caramel tone in its natural state, and I finish it with Rubio Monocoat Wood Cream for lasting protection (other colors are available on request).
- Outer frame
- White ash, finished with a wood cream
- Base
- Birch plywood
- Outside size
- 14 × 14 × 4 cm
- On the back
- A keyhole slot for hanging, and my signature
Beyond portraits
Animals doing very human things. These are the paintings that started it all.
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Retrieve This!
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Bees slow-dancing
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Charcuterie is life.