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Julia Whitehead Figurative Paintings

British
Born in Hertfordshire, England in 1969, Julia Whitehead studied Illustration & Printmaking at Cambridge. Under her maiden name of Hawkins, Julia’s work has been published and distributed worldwide as fine art prints, greeting cards and textiles. Having taken time out from commercial work to enjoy raising her family, Julia’s artistic direction has evolved. Her continued success as a commercial artist has been partly due to her ability to create new styles, and to approach a wide variety of subject matters. Julia currently works primarily with oil on (mostly) large canvas. Her work focuses on figurative themes, in particular crowd scenes. Originally more abstract, her art initially focused on the shapes and shadows that people make when they are grouped en masse, before developing into her current, more naturalistic style. Julia says -“We are familiar with the scenes of busy, crowded streets but don’t always see them from a different perspective or remove ourselves from the crowd to be able to stand and watch. The shapes, colours, shadows and dynamics of moving bodies whether seen individually or as a group, provide a never ending source of inspiration to me as an artist.”
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Artist: Julia Whitehead
Departure Point
Departure Point

Departure Point

By Julia Whitehead

Located in London, GB

The study of human crowds and moving figures is the main focus of Julia’s paintings. Using a variety of photographic reference material and her own imagination, Julia captures the sp...

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2010s Impressionist Julia Whitehead Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Connections (Pastel Light)
Connections (Pastel Light)

Connections (Pastel Light)

By Julia Whitehead

Located in London, GB

The study of human crowds and moving figures is the main focus of Julia’s paintings. Using a variety of photographic reference material and her own imagination, Julia captures the sp...

Category

2010s Impressionist Julia Whitehead Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Piccadilly People - Crowds City Oil Painting Street Cityscapes People Figures
Piccadilly People - Crowds City Oil Painting Street Cityscapes People Figures

Piccadilly People - Crowds City Oil Painting Street Cityscapes People Figures

By Julia Whitehead

Located in London, GB

The study of human crowds and moving figures is the main focus of Julia’s paintings. Using a variety of photographic reference material and her own imagination, Julia captures the sp...

Category

2010s Impressionist Julia Whitehead Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Soft Pavement Colour - Crowds City Oil Painting Street Cityscapes People Figures
Soft Pavement Colour - Crowds City Oil Painting Street Cityscapes People Figures

Soft Pavement Colour - Crowds City Oil Painting Street Cityscapes People Figures

By Julia Whitehead

Located in London, GB

The study of human crowds and moving figures is the main focus of Julia’s paintings. Using a variety of photographic reference material and her own imagination, Julia captures the sp...

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2010s Impressionist Julia Whitehead Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Everyday People
Everyday People

Everyday People

By Julia Whitehead

Located in London, GB

The study of human crowds and moving figures is the main focus of Julia’s paintings. Using a variety of photographic reference material and her own imagination, Julia captures the sp...

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2010s Impressionist Julia Whitehead Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Spectrum - Crowds City Oil Painting Street Cityscapes People Figures
Spectrum - Crowds City Oil Painting Street Cityscapes People Figures

Spectrum - Crowds City Oil Painting Street Cityscapes People Figures

By Julia Whitehead

Located in London, GB

The study of human crowds and moving figures is the main focus of Julia’s paintings. Using a variety of photographic reference material and her own imagination, Julia captures the sp...

Category

2010s Impressionist Julia Whitehead Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Road Rush
Road Rush

Road Rush

By Julia Whitehead

Located in London, GB

The study of human crowds and moving figures is the main focus of Julia’s paintings. Using a variety of photographic reference material and her own imagination, Julia captures the sp...

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2010s Impressionist Julia Whitehead Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Dusk Lighting
Dusk Lighting

Dusk Lighting

By Julia Whitehead

Located in London, GB

The study of human crowds and moving figures is the main focus of Julia’s paintings. Using a variety of photographic reference material and her own imagination, Julia captures the sp...

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2010s Impressionist Julia Whitehead Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Stepping Out
Stepping Out

Stepping Out

By Julia Whitehead

Located in London, GB

The study of human crowds and moving figures is the main focus of Julia’s paintings. Using a variety of photographic reference material and her own imagination, Julia captures the sp...

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2010s Impressionist Julia Whitehead Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

4 O’clock Meeting
4 O’clock Meeting

4 O’clock Meeting

By Julia Whitehead

Located in London, GB

The study of human crowds and moving figures is the main focus of Julia’s paintings. Using a variety of photographic reference material and her own imagination, Julia captures the sp...

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2010s Impressionist Julia Whitehead Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

City Living - Crowds City Oil Painting Street Cityscapes People Figures
City Living - Crowds City Oil Painting Street Cityscapes People Figures

City Living - Crowds City Oil Painting Street Cityscapes People Figures

By Julia Whitehead

Located in London, GB

The study of human crowds and moving figures is the main focus of Julia’s paintings. Using a variety of photographic reference material and her own imagination, Julia captures the sp...

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2010s Impressionist Julia Whitehead Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Window Shopping - Crowds City Oil Painting Street Cityscapes People Figures
Window Shopping - Crowds City Oil Painting Street Cityscapes People Figures

Window Shopping - Crowds City Oil Painting Street Cityscapes People Figures

By Julia Whitehead

Located in London, GB

The study of human crowds and moving figures is the main focus of Julia’s paintings. Using a variety of photographic reference material and her own imagination, Julia captures the sp...

Category

2010s Impressionist Julia Whitehead Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Urban Pastel Hues - Crowds City Oil Painting Street Cityscapes People Figures
Urban Pastel Hues - Crowds City Oil Painting Street Cityscapes People Figures

Urban Pastel Hues - Crowds City Oil Painting Street Cityscapes People Figures

By Julia Whitehead

Located in London, GB

The study of human crowds and moving figures is the main focus of Julia’s paintings. Using a variety of photographic reference material and her own imagination, Julia captures the sp...

Category

2010s Impressionist Julia Whitehead Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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Citizens in Colour - Crowds City Oil Painting Street Cityscapes People Figures

Citizens in Colour - Crowds City Oil Painting Street Cityscapes People Figures

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City Crossing - Crowds City Oil Painting Street Cityscapes People Figures

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Located in London, GB

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Nine to Five - Crowds City Oil Painting Street Cityscapes People Figures

Nine to Five - Crowds City Oil Painting Street Cityscapes People Figures

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High Street - Crowds City Oil Painting Street Cityscapes People Figures

High Street - Crowds City Oil Painting Street Cityscapes People Figures

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Located in London, GB

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2010s Contemporary Julia Whitehead Figurative Paintings

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Crowd Crossing - Crowds City oil Painting Street Cityscapes People Figures

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Find a wide variety of authentic Julia Whitehead figurative paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Julia Whitehead in canvas, fabric, oil paint and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the Impressionist style. Not every interior allows for large Julia Whitehead figurative paintings, so small editions measuring 16 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Simeon Stafford, Adele Riley, and Amy Florence. Julia Whitehead figurative paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $935 and tops out at $7,641, while the average work can sell for $3,759.