About Me | Jo Shepherd - Pet Portraits
The Artist Behind the Brush
Hello, I’m Jo, a UK based pet portrait artist specialising in hand-painted watercolour portraits.
Working from your favourite photographs, I created portraits that capture your pet’s likeness, character and unique charm.
Jack and Lily | A recent commission | 8"x12" (medium) 2026
My approach to painting your pet
My focus as a pet portrait artist (and as a fellow pet owner) is to ensure that I capture a true likeness and a sense of personality.
- Likeness first: Capturing the features and small details that make your pet unmistakably them
- Personality shines: Focusing on expression, posture and character
- Painterly watercolour style: Embracing the softness, movement and natural beauty of the medium
- Carefully hand-painted: Using the photos that best reflect your pet
What I love about watercolours
Watercolours are the perfect medium for capturing the heart and soul of your pet.
- Pigments layer beautifully: Creating depth and realistic fur detail
- Soft Blending: Wet-on-wet technique allows for soft, seamless edges
- Delicate Details: Fine brushes and dry techniques allow for tiny, defining features
- Luminous Appearance: Transparent pigments capture bright eyes and glowing highlights
Dylan | A memorial Portrait | 6"x8" (small)