Julia Softley

Julia Softley is a boundary-pushing Australian artist and educator whose signature style blends the delicate precision of watercolour pencil with bold, contemporary narratives. With a background in fashion design and over two decades of industry experience, Julia's work is a fusion of technical finesse and emotive storytelling. Her large scale pieces explore identity, memory, and material culture, often celebrating colour, nature, texture and textiles.

A former fashion label director turned full-time creative, Julia brings a designer’s eye and an educator’s heart to every artwork. Her unique process celebrates slow, intentional mark-making—each layer a meditation on form and feeling. Collected by private buyers and admired in both educational and exhibition spaces, Julia’s art stands at the intersection of fashion, fine art, and innovation. Julia Softley, a educating artist based in Perth, captivates viewers with her self-taught techniques. Her work indulges the eye in beauty, color, and tone, showcasing a unique artistic perspective honed over years of diverse creative experiences. From a young age, Julia was immersed in a world of craft, textiles, and music, nurturing her innate creative talents. Through years of developing meticulous hand skills and an attentive eye for detail, she built a strong illustrative foundation. This early passion led her to pursue formal Fine Art studies which then led into the world of apparel. Currently Julia, further refines her artistic abilities, specialising in Watercolour pencil. Julia loves to study the pigments, colour theory and link colour with emotional triggers via her visuals.