Play a game of Pictionary with Juliet Rainville, and you will swiftly learn that she is an artist; but only once you see her official pieces will you realize the level of talent and spirit she carries. Her beginning as an artist started about four years ago. “My parents noticed I had potential and hired a tutor for me. She taught me everything I know about art,” Juliet says, “I’m forever grateful for her teachings.” She attributes her usage of artistic elements, such as value and perspective (which you can observe in her pieces below), to the instruction she’s received over time. Her creative journey has had its challenges, especially given she began learning at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. Anxiety of the times and the difficulties of online education, however, did not stop Juliet from pursuing her craft.
With charcoal on paper as her preferred medium, Juliet wants to exhibit feelings that she finds are often overlooked. “I try to express feelings of loneliness or other subtle, but very present, emotions and difficulties that many experience around us,” she says. Her art serves as a reminder that the quiet emotions are still significant and thus deserve to be acknowledged. She hopes that her artwork resonates with anybody who sees it, finding value that is uniquely personal to the individual.
To Juliet, making art is a calming practice. It is a world away from the world, where she is able to exercise and express her talents. She has found inspiration from YouTube creator MadCharcoal, who shares her poignant, black-and-white art style. Indeed, it is certain that her work is brimming with passion, devotion, and a voice that speaks close to many.
Sckolher Berry