About the Author

                                   

Hi, I’m Julie-Ann, an outsider artist drawn to recognising moments of wonder. These often have a small window in which to be seen and are easily missed. 

My personal meditation practice is focused on rainbow colours, patterns of light, and phenomena most people walk past without noticing.

I have a background in hypnotherapy and a meditation practice spanning twenty years. 

I’ve written three books introducing meditation through story: Nilla’s Rainbow Heart, Nilla’s Starry Night, and Nilla’s Halloween Lantern.

I've just finished illustrating ‘Nilla’s Rainbow Heart’ and am currently illustrating ‘Nilla’s Starry Night’ for release November 2026. My third book ‘Nilla’s Halloween Lantern’ is due for release in September 2027. 

Nilla Stories are based on my real life experiences which I photograph and share on my TikTok account @crossesoflight. 

I also share art process videos in timelapse.

It’s my wish that by sharing, others can experience noticing moments of wonder too (and they already are!). 

Noticing shapes your world. Follow along and share your moments.