Known for her paintings of Wildlife and homeless pets, Stella Violano has managed to capture the spirit of the animals she paints.

Her passion is to paint wildlife, history and animals in ways that express truth.

Her small studies have become popular as she offers them on Auction to benefit charities

Stella Violano graduated from California Lutheran University earning a baccalaureate degree in Biomedical Illustration. Her artwork and articles have been featured in numerous local magazines and newspapers.

Her work is sold through the Buenaventura Art Gallery, Harbor Village Gallery as well as online.

Her paintings can be found in collections across the United States, Canada, Austrailia and Asia.

She is Listed in the World Artist Directory and the Who's Who Guide of Muralists.

Current Juried Exhibits include

Plaza Festival Art In the Park, June 25th 2005

International Animals in Art Exhibition:

Winner of the International Milford Zornes Award

International Art Show at the Dog Show

Agoura Artwalk, December 11th 2004
Adah Callihan Professional Art Show- 4Th Place Professional Oils.

Stella lives with her Husband and four daughters in the beautiful Dos Vientos Ranch community of Newbury Park .