This mask combines the Glasgow-styled Mackintosh Rose with the Sugar Skull tradition of Mexico. Inscribed on the mask are the words Care, Compassion, Love & Peace. The artist’s vision is to celebrate spiritual growth and connection, both in this life and the next.

Julie Leidel has been painting for more than 25 years, but it was only when she discovered the Arts & Crafts Movement (1880-1920) that she truly found her artistic voice. The Arts & Crafts style has been a muse on her shoulder for over a decade, and her love story with this period-style artwork started with a home renovation in 2005. She fell in love with the architecture, furniture, pottery, and lighting that when brought together make a house a home.

Julie graduated from Colorado State University in 1997 with a BA degree in Graphic Design and worked as a graphic designer, photographer, and user interface designer for many years. Her life-long dream came to fruition as she transitioned to working full-time as an artist in 2013. Julie exhibits her artwork at 15-20 fine art festivals and shows annually. In 2016, Julie was accepted as a Roycroft Renaissance Artisan, where she carries on the century-old traditions and values set forth by Elbert Hubbard The Roycrofters from East Aurora, NY. Julie has been chosen as the featured artist of the year for 2016 in American Bungalow Magazine, and has been featured in Arts & Crafts Homes and the Revival, and Cottages & Bungalows magazines. She's an active board member for the Colorado Arts and Crafts Society, and exhibits her work nationally.

Her artwork is about color, line, and shape. She strives to creatively translate nature, architecture, and beauty into artwork for the Craftsman home. She also enjoys ceramics, photography, playing guitar and harp, as well as hiking in the Colorado high country and climbing those fabulous 14,000 ft. peaks. She spends most of her time in the art studio, and with her loving husband and two children in Evergreen, Colorado.