Exclusive Books and Collections

 NOTE: on video below - you can see the whole book and hear Julie reading it.

Julie's unique watercolor kaleidoscopes present fascinating geometric designs that tell stories. The textures and personalities of Julie's watercolor paintings transformed into note cards make great greetings for birthdays, congratulations, thank you, friendship, news, and more. 

The Bells of China kaleidoscope card is 7.25 inches by 7.25 inches. Inside is blank.

The other kaleidoscope cards are 9.5 by 9.5 and are folded in half so final card has half image on front and half on back.  Inside is blank.

Sold in packages of 6, all the same design - envelopes included.

The Sillybillies Find a Shadow - written and illustrated by Julie Dawson.

Challenge art lovers and your birding friends to find the Mables in their trees. BTW, none of them started as a bird.

Fanciful Mables are made so you can send smiles. By digitally extracting “mini-abstracts” from her watercolors, Julie turns them into entirely original creatures. On the back of each card, you’ll see the painting from which the Mable originated, adding even more interest.

Prints of each image are also available.

Each pack contains 6 note cards (one of each design) and 6 envelopes, 4.5 inches by 6.25 inches. Blank inside.

Let your spirits soar with these gorgeous note cards.

Fanciful Mables are made so you can send smiles. By digitally extracting “mini-abstracts” from her watercolors, Julie turns them into entirely original creatures. On the back of each card, you’ll see the painting from which the Mable originated, adding even more interest.

Prints of each image are also available.

Each pack contains 6 note cards (one of each design) and 6 envelopes, 4.5 inches by 6.25 inches. Blank inside.

Clara, Drosselmeyer, and the Nutcracker lead all the dancers and flavors of the Nutcracker Ballet in Julie’s unique and intricate Watercolor Kaleidoscope. Perfect for anyone who is or ever has been a dancer, and for every Nutcracker aficionado. So many details to discover.

18”x18” covers are made of a lovely soft velveteen, machine washable, with a zipper closure. Back of pillow cover is plain white. 

Pillow Cover only. The Insert is NOT included, but is easily purchased as a regular size.

We chose a small independent Canadian company to print our pillowcases – one at a time! This happy collaboration brings you a truly unique upscale work of art.

In Julie’s unique complex kaleidoscope of the Nutcracker Ballet, you will need to look many times to find all the dancers and all the flavors of this holiday favorite.  A must wear when going to the Ballet.  A personal gift to a dancer, dance teacher, or dance lover. Pair with the matching velveteen pillow for a group present.   

Scarf is 36 inches wide by 36 inches long. Made of silk.

Available with blue or white backgrounds.

We chose a small independent Canadian company to print our scarves – one at a time! This happy collaboration brings you a truly unique upscale work of art.

The design elements are landmarks of Birmingham and Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.

Watercolor Print - Sold unframed.  Signed and numbered. Copyright visible on image is not visible on reproduction.

Sold as 7.25 x 7.25 and 19 x 19 inches. 

Clara, Drosselmeyer, and the Nutcracker lead all the dances and the flavors of the Nutcracker Ballet.

Watercolor Print - Sold unframed and signed. Watermark visible on image is not visible on reproduction. 

Available in 7.25 x 7.25 and 24 x 24 inches.

Also find the kaleidoscope on Pillow Covers and Scarves in Products.

From an illustration in Julie's Sillybillies books, this silly girl dances with her bell, star, and ribbon.

Made of silky soft - 100% polyester- pop it into your washer/dryer - won't fade.

We chose a small independent Michigan company to print our bibs – one at a time! This happy collaboration brings you a truly unique upscale work of art.

One of Julie's sillybillies, here is a perfect angel.

Available in 6 month and 12 months sizes.

Made of silky soft - 100% polyester- pop it into your washer/dryer - won't fade.

We chose a small independent Michigan company to print our infant onesie – one at a time! This happy collaboration brings you a truly unique upscale work of art.

Choosing white flowers then adding pieces of red flowers created a feeling of Asia. 

Using her watercolors of National Flowers Julie made 6 different intricate Kaleidoscopes. 

Using the computer, she was able to import, duplicate, manipulate, and place her watercolor flowers to make intriguing kaleidoscope designs. 

She loved combining her three skills...painting watercolors, designing on the computer, and creating kaleidoscopes. 

This 12" x 12" print comes unframed. 

Fun, interesting art would make a great conversation piece in your home or office.

Copyright visible on picture is not visible on print.

It took hundreds of individual blooms to make the birds, and the embroidery effect around the edge.

Using her watercolors of National Flowers Julie made 6 different intricate Kaleidoscopes. 

Using the computer, she was able to import, duplicate, manipulate, and place her watercolor flowers to make intriguing kaleidoscope designs. 

She loved combining her three skills...painting watercolors, designing on the computer, and creating kaleidoscopes. 

This 12" x 12" print comes unframed. 

Fun, interesting art would make a great conversation piece in your home or office.

Copyright visible on picture is not visible on print.

All the design elements come from Julie's sunflower painting.

Using her watercolors of National Flowers Julie made 6 different intricate Kaleidoscopes. 

Using the computer, she was able to import, duplicate, manipulate, and place her watercolor flowers to make intriguing kaleidoscope designs. 

She loved combining her three skills...painting watercolors, designing on the computer, and creating kaleidoscopes. 

This 12" x 12" print comes unframed. 

Fun, interesting art would make a great conversation piece in your home or office.

Copyright visible on picture is not visible on print.

Unique flowers from Africa was the starting point for this Kaleidoscope 

Using her watercolors of National Flowers Julie made 6 different intricate Kaleidoscopes. 

Using the computer, she was able to import, duplicate, manipulate, and place her watercolor flowers to make intriguing kaleidoscope designs. 

She loved combining her three skills...painting watercolors, designing on the computer, and creating kaleidoscopes. 

This 12" x 12" print comes unframed. 

Fun, interesting art would make a great conversation piece in your home or office.

Copyright visible on picture is not visible on print.

Making overall shapes from individual flowers inspired this Kaleidoscope.

Using her watercolors of National Flowers Julie made 6 different intricate Kaleidoscopes. 

Using the computer, she was able to import, duplicate, manipulate, and place her watercolor flowers to make intriguing kaleidoscope designs. 

She loved combining her three skills...painting watercolors, designing on the computer, and creating kaleidoscopes. 

This 12" x 12" print comes unframed. 

Fun, interesting art would make a great conversation piece in your home or office.

Copyright visible on picture is not visible on print.

The idea of making a flower garden around the edge was the starting point for this painting.  

Using her watercolors of National Flowers Julie made 6 different intricate Kaleidoscopes. 

Using the computer, she was able to import, duplicate, manipulate, and place her watercolor flowers to make intriguing kaleidoscope designs. 

She loved combining her three skills.. painting watercolors, designing on the computer, and creating kaleidoscopes. 

This 12" x 12" print comes unframed. 

Fun, interesting art would make a great conversation piece in your home or office.

Copyright visible on picture is not visible on print.

Have fun when you are wearing a tie.  Make it a talking point!  An original watercolor painting and design by Julie Dawson. At work!  At a party!  At and IN a wedding!             

Silky, comfortable ties of 100% polyester.  Colors will not fade.  Machine washable.        

We chose a small independent Michigan based company to make our neckties believing in the excitement of collaboration, the uniqueness of one at a time creations and the resulting charm of the tie.

Receive a free 5x7 print of the original painting that inspired the necktie design.