The artist Julia Drake is from New Zealand and paints in a realistic style using acrylic paints. Some of her paintings include "Andre plays the violin", which depicts birds singing in springtime, and "Home alone roller-skating", about a pet's reaction when its owner returns home. An upcoming art exhibition at the Auckland Art Gallery on March 24th, 2011 from 11am to 4pm will feature Julia Drake's work, and she will be in attendance to discuss her pieces.