Julie Zarate was born in Houston, Texas, in 1970 where she currently
lives and works. She attended San Jacinto Community College and the
Glassell School of Art at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston.  She has
had solo exhibitions in Los Angeles and several galleries in Houston.
Her work has been featured in numerous publications online, in print
and on video. She is also one of the founders of the art group, Las
Chingonas