A LITTLE BOUT ME
Pet Portrait Artist, Based in Lincolnshire, UK
Hi! My name is Jo and I specialise in watercolour pet portraits. I aim to paint a true reflection of your pet whilst creating a beautiful piece of art to display in your home and cherish for years to come.
I provide regular updates throughout the creative process, so you can enjoy seeing your pet come to life on paper!
About My Pet Portraits
Why I Paint Pets in Watercolours?
I fell in love with watercolours because of their softness and depth. Layer by layer, they create rich textures and subtle details - perfect for capturing fur, whiskers, and the sparkle in a pet's eyes.
I use professional-grade paints and high-quality paper so that each portrait lasts a lifetime.
Where my creative journey began
I have always been creative, but it was my Dad who first introduced me to watercolours. My Dad lived up in the highlands of Scotland, and every school holiday I would be there with him.
During these holidays, around the age of 12, we began painting watercolour landscapes together. We would sit at the kitchen table and watch "Simply Painting" with Frank Clarke and paint along together.
It is from these memorable moments with my Dad, that my love and passion for watercolours grew. He was very proud of my pet portraits in later years, and received regular updates on each and every one.
My Approach to Painting Pets
When I paint, I focus on likeness and capturing a pets individual features in detail.
However, it's about more than that. I aim to bring out each pets unique personality. Whether it's a playful tilt of the head, the softness of their ears, or that knowing look pets give us, I take time to capture the details that make them so special to us.
Every portrait is hand-painted from your photographs with patience, care and an artist's eye for character.
Lets Celebrate Your Pet Together
If you'd like a portrait of your own dog or cat (or perhaps you're looking for a gift for a pet lover), I'd be happy to hear from you.
You can browse my gallery for inspiration or head to my contact page where we can start your pet portrait journey.
CONSIDERING A CUSTOM PET PORTRAIT AS A CHRISTMAS GIFT?
My diary for Christmas 2025 will fill up fast, so please get in touch soon, and lets talk about creating a meaningful & unforgettable gift.