DVAA Member since 2026

Julie Stone

instagram: @jstone_art

About:

Julie Stone was born in Bel Air Maryland. She spent a lot of her childhood surrounded by her 30+ pets. Julie was fascinated by how animals communicated and how to be accepted by them. She raised Bobwhites and learned all of their calls. Along with learning communication Julie painted and drew every animal she could find. She left Maryland to attend University of the Arts- getting a BA in Illustration in 1993.

Advocating for our local wildlife and domestic animals has been her mission. Julie uses her art to start conversations and teach awareness. She also combined her love of animal communication with dog training, helping dogs and their owners all over Philadelphia. Balancing her work/art lifestyle, raising a beautiful daughter, and always collecting new pets.

Artist Statement:

Sometimes I make sculptures to wear so I can become an animal. Other times I paint birds and creatures, as if I am collecting more furry or feathered friends to surround myself with. My work is often inspired by the urban wildlife of Philadelphia, how it came to be and how to help it stay. Teaching people about our wildlife thru my art work has brought me so much joy.