Recently Julie and her childhood friend, Jeanne, were reunited and have been corresponding via email. Here’s an excerpt of a letter Julie wrote to Jeanne while on vacation in 7th grade…. a window into the future.
Julie and Kathy Gilliland, outgoing Mayor of Loveland CO, pose for a photo following the presentation of one of Julie's paintings to her in celebration of her service, November 2003.
Julie with her teacher and mentor, Patti Andre, before leaving Colorado to relocate in Albuquerque, July 2004.
Julie receives a thank you hug from Kim, Anchorwoman for Denver's 9News, after being presented with one of Julie's framed giclee prints for her guest speaker gift, October 2003.
"Magnolia Grandiflora" was juried into the Pastel Society of New Mexico's 13th Annual National Pastel Painting Exhibition. This is Julie on opening night, November 5th, 2004.

Caricature of Julie’s husband, Jake, drawn by Colorado artist, Catherine March, during an outdoor show in Nederland, Colorado in June of 2003. She was donating her time to raise money for children in need.
Caricature of Julie drawn by Colorado artist, Catherine March
Wildfire Community Art Centers's Holiday Show, Berthoud, Colorado, December, 2004
Julie holding one of her painting called "Virginia Dale Memories". She painted this historic church from photos taken prior to the devastating fire that completely destroyed the 123 year-old church on November 15, 2003. The arsonist was later arrested and the church has since been rebuilt.
"Got Art?"
A hands-on art exhibition and sale in Fort Collins Colorado, 2003
Jake and Julie Maas at Alpine Art Affair, Winter Park, Colorado, 2002
Julie "plein-air" painting in Allenspark, Colorado, 2002
Julie displaying her wares at the annual "Market Day" at the historic Osborn Farm in Loveland, Colorado - Fall, 2002
More of Julie's work displayed at Market Day
Jake, "Husband-of-the-Artist" and guy who helps Julie a LOT with set-up, critique, encouragement, and miscellaneous gopher-duties!

Several years ago Julie took this photo of her dad, Earl Routhieaux, in his workshop pursuing one of his favorite artistic endeavors, woodworking.
Display of note cards for sale at Schmidts Bakery in Loveland, CO.