Interview with Julie Burdon Stone, Wildlife, Pet & Equine Artist

Episode #18

In this episode of It’s A Bonny Old Life, Bonny is joined by the wildlife, pet and equine artist, Julie Burdon-Stone.

In the episode, Julie talks about her lifelong desire to become an artist and explains how life originally led her down a different path. She shares details about the work she does as a senior manager at an animal charity outside, and how she fits painting into her day.

Bonny and Julie discuss social media and the ways in which it has made advertising their businesses easier. They discuss how understanding themselves has helped them to communicate and speak about their businesses online, while also talking about the risks that come with social media.

They share their thoughts on the importance of setting boundaries, learning how to say no and not letting people take advantage of your better nature. They also discuss Patreon, and Bonny gives an honest opinion on how she believes it can hinder artists instead of helping them.

To find out more about Julie Burdon-Stone, visit her website here, find her on Facebook here, and on Instagram here