Julie Stone, from Cunnamulla in South West Queensland, is an Australian artist whose work celebrates the colour, personality and quiet humour of the natural world.

Inspired by the landscapes, waterways and wildlife of outback Australia, her paintings explore the character found in birds, animals and native flora.

Using bold colour, expressive line work and layered forms, Stone creates works that balance observation with imagination.

Birds become watchful guardians of the landscape, rivers flow in rhythmic patterns across red earth, and wildflowers bloom in vibrant compositions.

Her work invites viewers to slow down and notice the small moments of personality that exist within the Australian environment.