The Julie Hart Story I am the youngest daughter of Pro and Raylee Hart. I was born in 1967 in Broken Hill ( Australia ), where I have lived most of my life, ( apart from my years at Woodlands girls College in South Australia ). I enjoy living here as it affords the benefits of a city, whilst the advantages of the outback. My father "Pro" would have to be the greatest influence on my work, from as early as 5 years of age, I can remember he would encourage me to paint with him in his studio. My scenes are both real and imaginary. On occasions I work from photographs that I have taken while I have been travelling.

The landscape around Broken Hill both compliments and reflects my style of painting, I like to recapture the harsh summer colours, especially the violet blue heat hazes we get here so often, although I also enjoy painting the subtle colours of winter when they come. Relaxing with my husband and three children ( Amber, Ebony and Jordan ) is something I enjoy in my spare time. Trips to the Meninde Lake Scheme ( only 1 hour away ), is something that helps me capture the pioneering spirit in many of my paintings. I get a lot of inspiration from the river gums and landscape of this area. My favourite artists include; my father Pro, Claude Monet, Tom Roberts, Fred McCubbin and Arthur Streeton. I admire their interpretation of the landscape. My favourite painting would have to be " The Pioneers" by Fred McCubbin, the true colours and subject really appeal to me.