# Julie Markfield

> Julie Ann Markfield is an abstract painter and collage artist who co-founded CMg Design in 1992. Her graphic design background informs a painting practice exhibited at Curve Line Space, Tufenkian Fine Arts and B. David Levine. Her artist biography identifies Los Angeles and Santa Fe as her bases. Historical records list her as a CMg principal and CEO; her current public work centers on painting.

- **Role:** Abstract painter at Julie Ann Markfield, Abstract Artist
- **Organizations:** Julie Ann Markfield, Abstract Artist, CMg Design
- **From:** Buffalo, United States
- **Education:** BFA in Graphic Design; emphasis on graphic design and photography, University of Michigan, Parsons School of Design, New England School of Photography, Brunel University
- **Known for:** Co-founded CMg Design in 1992., Held solo exhibitions at Curve Line Space, Tufenkian Fine Arts and B. David Levine., Professional profile lists 2016 MarCom Gold for the JPL Microdevices Laboratory annual report and Platinum awards for JPL Technology Highlights and the Annenberg Space for Photography exhibition Life: A Journey Through Time.

## Career timeline

- **1978-1982** — Studied at the University of Michigan; began in political science before moving into art.
- **1992** — Co-founded CMg Design with Greg Crawford.
- **2015** — Described her overlapping creative director and painting practices; solo exhibition at Curve Line Space, June 13-July 12.
- **2019** — Awakening & Remembering solo exhibition at Tufenkian Fine Arts, January 10-31.
- **2022** — Published Don’t Retire. Rewire., describing large collage paintings and a converted garage studio.
- **2023** — Featured on Art Dimensions: Beyond the Palette on February 22; solo show at B. David Levine on March 25.
- **2025** — Listed POWER Obscured solo show at the Bilden Building in Pasadena for September 27.

## Achievements

- Co-founded CMg Design in 1992.
- Held solo exhibitions at Curve Line Space, Tufenkian Fine Arts and B. David Levine.
- Professional profile lists 2016 MarCom Gold for the JPL Microdevices Laboratory annual report and Platinum awards for JPL Technology Highlights and the Annenberg Space for Photography exhibition Life: A Journey Through Time.

## Latest updates

- **2025-09** — Artist website lists POWER Obscured for September 27 at the Bilden Building, Pasadena; this is a historical listing, not an upcoming event.
- **2024-06** — Published The Changing Face of Home, announcing plans to sell the family home and move to another project.

## Links

- Website: https://juliemarkfield.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliemarkfield-painter
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/juliemarkfield

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Last updated: 2026-10-22