Julia was the morning cashier at Rise Up Cafe, our amazing coffee and ice cream shop. She has a quick wit and remembered all of her regular customer's favorite drinks. She loved working at the shop and was excited to have friends that she got to see every day. And Julia was our Artist in Residence - every Saturday she set up her easel and created beautiful paintings for all to see (and buy!).

She now works at The Fountain restaurant in downtown Sarasota. And she's part of the core artist team with Big Magic Studios.