“Think big thoughts but relish in small moments” H. But don’t dip your paintbrush in your coffee mug.
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Jackson Brown Jr
Self taught illustrator, pet portrait artist, animal artist, printmaker, lover of animals, art, colour, fabrics and coffee! Multi passionate and multidisciplinary artist specialising in animals, travel and bringing joy to people’s homes and lives through her art prices. Created with passion and love in my home studio with my 2 boys husband and dogs Stan and Izzie. Apart from pa
inting and creating I love camping, walking in the woods near our home, dogs, home diy projects, reading and getting up before sun rise!
Flawless Like a Frenchie, let’s face it all animals are flawless but I know that Frenchies in particular know they are flawless. I have designed a print and card with the wonderful Nelson thanks who is a real diva dog. The greeting card is blank for your own flawless message! Enjoy
Hey! Who am I??? So many posts in a few weeks. I’m like a bus you weren’t even waiting for 🤣
I’ve turned my Patience print into a card. Yay me. And yay you. As they are blank for your own message. These are printed in 5” x 7” and come with an envelope (obviously) £3.00
‼️New Print Added‼️titled : Patience
3 years ago I started to draw random dogs on chairs/sofas. My own dogs, Izzie and Stan love being on the sofa especially if someone’s sitting on it. This one was inspired by my own French Bulldog Molly. Hope you like it. If you do it’s now I’m my shop!!! Yay to me!
Pink Skies in Sidmouth Print and Greeting card now available on the website.
https://jofrancesarts.co.uk/product/british-coast-collection/
Irish Fauna at the Beach. Taken by one of my artist friends and pod pals .art whos art is amazing btw and you need to check out her page!!!
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Hey! Look another product yay!! Ive spent most of last night and today trying to navigate this whole Instagram/Facebook shop thing. It’s not as easy as you would think!!
Anyway, here’s another print, inspired by a dog I used to walk called Haggis. This is part of a larger collection called the Happy Dog Collection. There’s loads more on my website www.jofrancesarts.co.uk
Always be beautiful like a Bull Terrier! Let me be transparent, this is just a little test to see if my new Instagram/Facebook shop now works!!! Fingers crossed it does!
It’s been a while hasn’t it?
I’ve just been down a rabbit hole watching reels and reading posts about people’s year in reviews. Reviewing 2023 and how it went for them. I sat and thought, ok this might be a nice thing to post about especially as I’ve been super quite on these squares. But then the reality hit me. I thought to myself “Jo, you haven’t accomplished anything in 2023, it’s been a fail and a flop”. I can’t tell you how many people have asked me what i’m working on at the moment. And my@mind goes blank. I can’t think of one thing I created, I made no money, I did a failed school fate the list of failures I ran through my head is far too long for here. You’re probably reading this and wondering why am I sharing all this? It’s certainly not for pity, no, it’s to be transparent. It’s so easy to see how other people have it all together and seem to be doing amazing in life. And that’s hard when you feel so stuck, it’s hard to not feel that tinge of jealousy. I feel like I’ve had a year long art block. But instead of wallowing I’m determined to make 2024 better (it can’t be any worse) and I’m giving myself grace and time. As we’re nearly at the end of 2023 I’ve already made small attainable goals I can meet in the near year. I really hope you’ve all had a wonderful Christmas and even better New Year ###
Today was a unexpected and special day. A friend of mine popped in today and I was showing her around my studio. She picked up some scrap pieces of abstract work I had been cutting up and was thinking about throwing away. She riffled through them, and picked out two. She then asked if she could buy them. Of course I said yes! Even though I was going to throw them away. But when I said yes I felt a panic in my stomach. Can I really sell something I don’t even like and was going to throw away? Surely I can’t take money for them? She’s my friend I can’t charger her?!
I looked at her and we smiled then agreed a price and could see how happy she was.
Moral of the story, even if it’s your friend your mum or a stranger, it’s still a sale and your work is worth someone paying for it, despite if you like it or not! Cannot wait to see these in situ. Thanks again
I had a few messages asking about this print. I did this last year for my Dogs on Chairs collection. I thought about rereleasing this as a card….what does everyone think?
If your interested in this as a card or a print without writing please get in touch.
Imagine a world with no colour? No textiles, wallpaper, architecture, flowers, cars, Starbucks Logo. I can go on. But seriously can you?
I often think to myself why do people buy art? I mean I love making it and I love buying it. It really brings me joy.
You just need to look around you to see the worlds first artist. Mother Nature, with her patterned animals and beautifully painted flowers.
A piece of beautifully curated art work hung in a once boring bland lounge now brings life and reflects your personality. It can make people stop, think, dream. It brings colours that you may want to incorporate into your cushions or throws. It makes you want to invite people over and build a community that you’ve been so desperately missing for so long because you’ve been a little shy, embarrassed hiding in the shadows of your uninspired home. A painting can be the starting point of your new space or the end piece you need to bring it all together.
Imagine a world with out art?
My art is a part of your story and I hope it thrives and brings as much joy as it can. I hope my art inspired you, I hope it gives a room life. It can help with depression or any negative thoughts and feelings.
How many times have you felt down and then a song comes on the radio and you find your foot starts tapping or you’re singing the words. That’s what art can do, it stops you in that moment and changes your mind set. It builds connections from the artist to the buyer to your space. It’s all about connections and relationships.
That what arts means to me.
Imagine a world with no art?
For more about my art hit the link in my bio 🤍
Testimonial Thursday (I forgot Tuesday 😂) I drew this on my iPad back in 2020 after Annie lost her beloved family dog Roxy.
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It’s Testimony Tuesday.
I found an old journal which had all these wonderful things that people had written about myself and my business over the years. It makes me realise that what I’m doing and making has value and to keep on going. It’s hard to see sometimes when you work on your own. I have always been a person who thrives off criticism bad and good. Which you don’t get when you work for yourself. So these testimonies are here to keep me going and accountable.
Just a quick explanation on what you get when you sign up to my emails. What do you have to loose? I’ll tell you you will gain so much from them. And I promise you will not be inundated with emails blocking up your inbox.
Yesterday I posted this post, but put the wrong testimony with it 😂🤦🏼♀️ opps. So here’s the right one!
Testimonials
“I have asked for personal cards and prints for various recipients and Jo delivered above and beyond. Very reasonably priced for the standard of work. No doubt I will be purchasing many more in the future” Sarah, dance mum.
Testimonials
“I have asked for personal cards and prints for various recipients and Jo delivered above and beyond. Very reasonably priced for the standard of work. No doubt I will be purchasing many more in the future” Sarah, dance mum.
Last year I commissioned to design my Logo and Branding.
She used a painting of a Kingfisher I did when I was around 15 years old. It was my first completed watercolour painting I did with my dear Nan, Frances.
When we moved last year I found the original painting and knew I had to use it as part of my branding. Tania did this awesome logo and I love it’s simplicity. I have given it a bit of love and added some of my new colours which are inspired by my landscapes. Swipe to see the original. Sometimes just a small tweak can make all the difference.
🚨Freebie Alert 🚨
I have decided to give away one of my digital prints from my very first collection “Together”. These will be sent via email for you to print off or do what ever you want from it. All for just signing up. And for one lucky person if they are the 50th person to sign up I will send you a physical print of your choice.
I promise I will not bombard you with emails as I hardly ever write them away 🤣🤪.
I have even put a QR code in the slides for you to scan to make it easy.
New Happy Dog Collection print for 2023!!
Borzoi’s along with Afghans are one of my favourite breeds! I love all breeds to be honest but there’s something majestic about Borzoi’s and from a groomers point of view I always hoped to get my brush on one of these. But alas it never happened.
This print was inspired but a customer who visits with their 4 Borzoi’s and I loved the photos of them jumping and playing in the field! Thank you Jane for allowing me to use the photo for one of my prints.
Sometimes as an artist working and selling can be hard grafting, but as I keep telling myself if you love something the hard work will pay off.
And when I receive messages like this one it reminds me of why I do what I do!
Jane got in contact with me when I posted my Happy Dog Collection on a local dog site on Facebook. She messaged me and pretty much wanted to buy all my collection. This is how she displayed my work. I love it.
What’s even more special is Jane owns and runs a very successful Holiday home specifically set up for dogs and families. The more dogs you have the merrier! She also inspired a lot of the dogs I drew.
Jane has been an amazing customer and seeing my work in her holiday let where others will see it is just amazing. I feel so blessed.
Thank you! please check out her amazing holiday home.
Here’s to 2022 for all its beautifully messy parts and soul moving moments. Here’s to entering 2023 whatever that may look like, I owe it to myself to look after my mental health and physical health. And these beauty’s will be helping me a long the way. Obviously my trusty IPad is there always offering a quick page for a sketch or idea.
the Journal by and
Re reading Manifest 7 stores to living your best life and just received my signed copy of Manifest Dive Deeper both by
Re using my old 2022 diary and their new 2023 planner
And last but by no means least the beautifully exquisite diary! Which is simple but so informative and helpful.
Happy to ask any questions about these wonderful books planners and diaries.
Here’s to a more thoughtful 2023
Oh look at these photos I have just received from a loyal customer. Every time I see my work in peoples homes I honestly feel a little teary! I don’t think I will ever get used to it.
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New blog post reflecting on Social Media and how I ran my previous business without it!
I said this to my husband the other day, who looked at me blankly while I was posting my 1000000th post. Hes not on social media, not even Facebook, I actually find this so liberating and I'm slightly envious. Not having any social pressures, FOMO, having that dreading feeling of wondering who's liked my posts. The constant comparisonitus and judgements. His reply was "well just come off it then", I looked at him with such distaste....
I said this to my husband the other day, who looked at me blankly while I was posting my 1000000th post. Hes not on social media, not even Facebook, I actually find this so liberating and I’m…
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Self explanatory really! I’ve just placed an order for some of these as stickers to see how they will come out!
I’ve been a bit lost to say the least and then I was speaking to some artist friends who without knowing it always lift me up ( thanks Emily’s POD you know who you are). This morning I was chatting to @manjachen.sketch and I decided that I need to put my big girl pants on. I’m stuck creatively but then I remembered that I have so much work on my iPad that I don’t even think I’ve even showed. So here’s just some of the work to at has got lost and now rediscovered! I’ve got loads more to show. If your interested in any of them please get in touch (my website is still a work in progress) whoops sorry lol. But as hey say you can’t rush an artist….. I made that up but it’s true!!! #ipadartist #ipadpro #ipadart #artistsoninstagram #artist2024 #digitalart #cats #dogs #landscapes #motivationalart #friendship #tribe #frimley #frimleyartist #surrey #surreymummy #surreyartist
Oh dogs!? Yeah I love dogs. Especially my own. 😂 Just a bit of fun for the Thursday night #dogs #whippetsofinstagram #whippet #parklife #swing #girlanddog #lovedogs #dogsofinstagram #dogsarefamily #dogslife #dogsaregreat #dogsareforlife
Stanley The mini schnauzer Singapore 2022 Acrylic and water colour on paper
Happy New Year everyone. Have the most amazing night and Splendiferous 2022. Thanks for all your support throughout 2021! Let’s face it without you I wouldn’t even be doing this! So huge thanks.
I’m often asked why I have such a love, affinity understanding (however you want to put it) with animals but especially dogs. And quite honestly I have no idea. I’ve loved them ever since I could speak. My first word as a toddler was apparently dog. If you would like to read more about my journey I have writes a blog post about it. See link in my Bio
It’s been scientifically proven that animal horns, skin, bones have no medicinal properties. It’s an age old belief that certain properties of an animal can help with ailments. The tide is turning as the new generation of beliefs are emerging. We just need to keep it that way and end all the suffering #enoughisenough #ephemeral #whenwillitend #jofrancesarts #wearetheirvoice #awearnessthroughart #illbeyourvoice #surreyartisit #frimleyartist #acylicpainting
🖼 Sometimes words alone are not necessarily. A painting can portray a thousand words, feelings and emotions. It’s like reading your favourite novel, you can get lost in the paintings brush strokes, the way the paint has been applied, you can use your imagination on who the person is who painted it. 🖼 🤍With my pet portraits I try to convey joy and happiness, which may sometimes be twinged with sorrow if someone’s lost their pet. I also ask people for a description of their pet. This really helps me to paint a more meaningful painting🤍 🐶If you are interested in a pet portrait for yourself or a loved one maybe for Christmas. I still have 2 slots available. Please send me a message here or [email protected] 🐶
Like all the greats, good old Charles knew his stuff. It’s important to me to teach my two sons to respect and love animals and all living things including fauna, flora, water the earth. It’s sad that there’s still a stigma around boys/men loving animals, insects, respecting our environment. But just looks at the greats like Charles and David, their love and passion for our world have enriched our lives and made us a wear of what is happening. I always watched @davidattenborough as a child in the evenings that’s wear my passion for animals and our environment started. Now I have to admit I find it sometimes hard to watch. Watching how we’re destroying this beautiful home of ours. This is perfect timing for the COP 26 Summit in Glasgow. As a small business and family we try to do our bit. No matter how small. I try to re use all packaging in my products. And I’ve also been experimenting with stones and minerals to make my own pigments. Which I will share once’s I’ve preferred it. I am also working on a collection called Ephemeral” if you would like to see a sneak peak. Sign up for my newsletter the link is in the bio. #earth #earthfocus #cop26glasgow #charlesdarwin #teachthemyoung #animalsofinstagram #animalsrule #mansnestfriend #dogsofinstagram #whippetsofinstagram #boyandhisbestfriend🐶
Yay it’s a #giveaway for day 8 of #peptober. If your a first time customer and you book a pet portrait for 2022 you will receive 15% your first booking of a pet/animal portrait. The offer will expire next Friday at 7am and offered to UK residents only. To book either ping me a DM or email me [email protected] #peptober #day8 #petportraits #acrylicpainting #paintingoncanvas #dogportrait #catportrait #wildlifeartist #jofrancesarts #goldenacrylic #giveawayuk
I’ve been doing a go live challenge over on Instagram. I thought you might like to see a little studio tour, well when I say studio I mean my desk in my bedroom but that’s not as professional sounding. Hope you enjoy a little behind the scenes. X
It seems that yesterday was a day for giving - which makes my hART sing that my work was the thing that was gifted. The two George’s digitally remastered for @ldixon2206. Thanks again for trusting me to paint them both x
Last night I did a very quick sketch on the iPad. I love how loose this one turned out. Maybe because I didn’t really care how it turned out. And guess it! I prefer it to my painting. I need to leave to let go and just play. I totally recommend anyone doing this even if you think your not creative or artistic, just go and play. Kids are fantastic with this they have no inhibitions when it comes to so many things. If you have kids go and play with them especially with Easter around the corner. Go and get messy.
