juLeS giSsLeR
Being creative has always been part of who I am, but I’ve learned that true art isn’t about the tools—it’s about trusting myself enough to create from a deeper place. My paintings and stories often carry whimsy, personality, and narrative, serving as a bridge between my inner world and those who connect with my work. Guided by the principle “live your magic,” I create to inspire joy, reflection, and a reminder that creativity and courage live within us all.
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Kinley Lorraine...the Moose Dog
Music is a huge part of my process, with a diverse playlist serving as the backdrop to my creative flow. In my world, there is no art produced without music.
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My style is primarily whimsical, injecting humor and joy into my art and stories. You can see this best in my pet portraits, which are done in acrylic and embellished with ink and sequins (just because). My animals are animated, never looking straight ahead, which adds to their personalities. I also create true-to-life pet portraits using a combination of watercolor, gouache, colored pencils, or charcoal. With some of my pieces, I'll mix my "juLeS-sTyle realistic" with whimsy.
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Beyond pets, I also paint offbeat women, florals, desserts, landscapes, collage, and abstracts.
I was Arizona Animal Welfare League's highlighted artist, and my art has been featured the past seven years for the Furry Friends event at Shemer Art Center and Museum. I was commissioned by HOKA with Sole Sports to paint their shop dogs, and commissioned to paint Pie Snob shop's pie paintings for all their locations. I collaborated with designer Michael Grey, who printed my art on Birkenstock sandals. Most recently, I was chosen for a residency at Chateau d'Orquevaux in 2026, and will be represented at Red Dot Miami show by ADC Fine Art in December.
My philanthropic endeavors include a painting of Phoenix Mercury's professional basketball player, Brittney Griner, which was donated to the "Making Strides Rock the Pink" for the American Cancer Society. I also donated my book to "Fresh Start" Women's Foundation, which empowers women to use their strength to thrive. My art has been showcased with the Arizona Artists' Guild, Glendale Arts Council, and displayed at the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, as well as on permanent display at the Banner-University Medical Center Phoenix.
When I'm not creating, I connect in nature by hiking or walking my "moose dog", Kinley Lorraine, and hanging out with my eclectic group of very cool pals.
If you're interested in collaborating or commissioning a piece, please email me
The "ziG" Belt & Bracelet
The creation of the "ziG" Belt & Bracelet is what inspired Jules to get back on her creative track while being a manager of a national envelope company. She thanks the ziG!
The "ziG" Bracelets
Getting Your Magic Back
by Jules Gissler
The Words
I Live By
My Heart Rock
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