Julie Tucker-Demps - Impressionist Painter
A native of New Orleans, Louisiana, Julie Tucker-Demps began her career 15 years ago in Atlanta, Georgia. A serious back injury from a car accident in 1990, presented this woman with a lot of free time. Self taught, Tucker-Demps' work has been collected, and exhibited locally and nationally.
Tucker-Demps’ choice of Impressionism in style came after years of studying techniques, and Art History.
Studying under such artists as the late Carl Owens, and Atlanta watercolor artist James Taylor, she knows there is always room for growth, and seeks only growth and more time to live and share her work. She has always had a desire to be an artist, and knowing now the true meaning of "prosperity", Tucker-Demps embraces a lifelong dream, and encourage others to follow their dreams.
Her daughter has been a great inspiration to her as well. By example, she hopes to show her the importance of hard work, commitment to ones dream and a desire to go beyond your comfort zone. She knows she has a long way to go, and she just wants to paint, love, and live with a free heart, open to share. Demps has a desire to travel and capture as much of the beauty of nature as possible.
Tucker-Demps has traveled the world via the US Navy. Having spent several months in Alaska, she now resides in Decatur, Georgia.
Collectors:
UNCF
Hammonds House Collection - Atlanta, Ga.
100 Black Men of Atlanta, Ga.
Atlanta Journal Constitution
Mr. Evander Holyfield and Family
Dr. Creflo & Taffi Dollar and Family
Mr. Raymond & Pedronia Turner
Cafe Tutu Tango, Atlanta, Ga.
Mr. Homer & Corlis Wilson and Family
Mr. Nicholas & Tara Wooldridge
Rev. Darrell Sands and Family, Greenville SC
Mr. Lucious & Charlotte Riley Webb, Atlanta, GA
Mr. & Mrs. Bill Mctush
Mr. Marvin Mangham
Ms. Sharon Silmon
Ms. Paula Christie
Ms. Natasha Hooper
Mrs. Marcella Muhammad
Ms. Tanya Canty
Mr. & Mrs. James Tucker, Jackson MS.
Various Private Collectors
2009- Member of Georgia Artist Guild
2008- Member of Atlanta Artist Center
"Bringing art to the suburbs"
A showcase of the talented creations of Julie Tucker-Demps in Snellville, Georgia. For info and directions contact Mr. Lindsay Hart @770-324-8746
2007- Member of Atlanta Artist Center, Atlanta, Ga.
June 2006 - Uptown Breakfast, Alpharetta, Georgia
Original works for sale.
May 2006 - James Brown "We Feel Good" Soul of America Music Festival/Art Exhibit, Augusta Ga.
2006 -Member of Atlanta Artist Center, Atlanta, Ga.
April 2006 - Hammonds House, Atlanta, Georgia
2006- United Negro College Fund Fundraiser, Biltmore Hotel, Atlanta,Ga.
2005 - Wertz Gallery, Art-tini, Atlanta, Ga.
2005 - AJC United Way Art Showcase, Atlanta, Ga.
2005 - Cafe TuTu Tango, Buckhead, Atlanta, Ga.
2004 - Nov. 8 - Dec. 8 - "Around the House" Exhibition @ Black Tie Cafe
2004 - Atlanta Journal Constitution Art Showcase
2004 - Nghoshi Arts - Nghoshi Books October 2004 Interview
http://www.nghosibooks.com/pages/nghosiarts100104.htm
2004 - Aug. 30 - Sept. 30, 2004
Julie Tucker-Demps Collection Exhibition at the Fulton County Public Library, Peachtree St. and 16th Street.
Reception Saturday Sept. 18th. 2004 4-6pm
2004-Registered w/ ArtistRegistry.com
2004-Member of Georgia Artist Registry
2004-Featured Artist: Cafe Tu Tu Tango - Atlanta, Ga.
2004-Estrofest "2004 Seen & Heard Festival" - Atlanta, Ga.
2004-Featured Artist: South Dekalb Artist Center-Decatur, Ga.
2004-Member of Atlanta Artists Center-Atlanta, Ga.
2003- Featured Artist: United Negro College Fund Art Auction - Atlanta, Ga.
2003-Featured Artist: Music on Main -Tucker,Ga.
2003-Featured Artist: "Swirl" Magazine - Atlanta, Ga.
2003-Officer/Member: African Americans for the Arts - Atlanta, Ga.
2002-4th Annual Holiday Aglow – African Americans for the Arts - Underground-Atlanta, Ga.
2002-Featured Artist – Swirl Magazine- Atlanta, Ga.
2002-Hammonds House Gallery Silent Art Auction - Atlanta, Ga.
2002-NMHAG Fundraiser- “Chasing Away the Blues”-Atlanta, Ga.
2002-National Black Arts Festival/Atlanta College of Art.
“Ties that Bind: Collecting the Untold Story”
2001-3rd Annual Holiday Aglow – African Americans For The Arts
Studio Plex - Atlanta, Ga.
2001-“Untitled” Exhibition- Studio Plex- Atlanta, Ga.
*2001-Traveled to Alaska
2000-The African American Museum 25th Anniversary Celebration- Dallas, TX.
2000-AESM- Ritz Carlton Hotel- Atlanta, Ga.
2000-The SharkBar-Premier Collection Exhibition- Atlanta, Ga.
2000-First Night Atlanta – High Museum- Atlanta, Ga.
2000-1oo Black Women of Atlanta- Ritz Carlton Hotel- Atlanta, Ga.
1999-Furaha’s – Atlanta, Ga.
1999-AESM- Ritz Carlton Hotel- Atlanta, Ga.
1999-The Conservatory, Callanwolde Fine Arts Center- Atlanta, Ga.
1999-Faubourg Marigny – Premier Collection Exhibition- New Orleans, La.
1999- The SharkBar- Atlanta, Ga.
1998-ITL- Wyndham Hotel- Atlanta, Ga.
1998-Atlanta Feminist Women’s Chorus- Atlanta, Ga.
1998-The Industry – Atlanta’s Finest Exhibition- Atlanta, Ga.
1998-The Otherside- Premier Exhibition- Atlanta, Ga.
1998-BlackOut Org.- Atlanta, Ga.
1997-Atlanta Journal / Featured Article – Atlanta, Ga.
1997-Diversity Out Art Gallery - Atlanta, Ga.
1997-Morris Brown College - Atlanta, Ga.
1997-Visual Images Design Studio - Atlanta,Ga..
1997-BlackOut Org. – Celebrity Rock Cafe - Atlanta, Ga.
1997- Featured Artist- Art Business News Magazine
*1996- "Portrait of Three Artists"- Visual Images Design Studio Atlanta, Ga.
1996-Lords Of London Fundraiser- Visual Images Design Studio - Atlanta, Ga.
1996-Bill Campbell Re-election Campaign Fundraiser-
Visual Images Design Studio - Atlanta, Ga.
*Premier Exhibition of Julie Tucker-Demps