Lorne A. Julien – Mi’kmaq Painter and Mural Artist

Lorne A. Julien is a Mi’kmaq painter and mural artist from Millbrook First Nation, We’kopekitk, Nova Scotia. Through vibrant colours, symbolic imagery and spiritual themes, his work explores hope, healing and connection.

About Lorne A. Julien

Lorne A. Julien, portrait photograph of the artist smiling.

Lorne A. Julien – Artist Biography

Lorne Alexander Julien is a proud Mi’kmaw artist and member of Millbrook First Nation, We’kopekitk, Nova Scotia. He specializes in contemporary Indigenous acrylic paintings and murals. His Mi’kmaw name is “Warrior on the Hill” (Sma’knis) which was given to him in his youth when he learned about the spiritual way of his people

He is a self-taught artist, beginning as a young child. He specializes in rich vibrant colours and believes simplicity is beautiful. Lorne wants to share his artwork, lifting people’s spirits, with ideas taken from his visions and dreams.

Lorne creates murals in schools, institutions and public spaces to support the creation of safe spaces that are inclusive, respectful and honour Canada’s Indigenous people. He believes that incorporating Indigenous art in public spaces is a simple act of reconciliation and moving forward in a spirit of mutual respect and understanding.

His artwork is a form of prayer, it provides healing for himself and he would like to bring healing to the world. His intention is to inspire hope and balance within the universe.

Paintings by Lorne A. Julien

This gallery presents a selection of paintings by Lorne A. Julien featured by Friends United. His work combines vibrant colour with animals, spiritual imagery and personal symbolism, reflecting themes of hope, healing, balance and connection.

Work, Healing and Reconciliation

Lorne A. Julien’s artistic practice extends beyond individual paintings to murals created for schools, institutions and public spaces. Through these works, he seeks to create environments that are inclusive, respectful and welcoming while bringing Indigenous art into places where people live, learn and gather.

His work is closely connected to spirituality, healing and hope. For Lorne, art can also contribute to reconciliation by creating opportunities for greater understanding and mutual respect through Indigenous artistic expression.