"For all her many hats, I think that of juggler fits Julie best. When I first met her she was juggling an intense interest in painting with the duties of a mother with four young boys in tow. As the boys were gradually married off, an even more intense study of painting has taken over. But it's not just painting as solitary act; Ms. Stonebraker has thrown herself into the social aspect of the art, the painting and plein air sessions, workshops, excursions, all the time seeking feedback and critique. Add to this her having taken the responsibility of managing the studio of a mentor, myself, a position where she has become indispensable; I have to wonder how many more things the juggler can keep aloft, all with apparently casual grace." William E. Elston

"As I glanced down the side of the creek, I immediately saw my friend the artist wearing an apron and shade hat and laughing with smiling eyes as she talked with her mentor William Elston about how to best capture the colors in the painting in front of her. The natural setting, the enthusiasm for perfection in her work, and her positive energy all add up to how Julie Stonebraker has become an established artist here in the Pacific Northwest." Liz Talley