About Me

My name is Josie Grimes and I am a professional artist from the seaside town of Herne Bay in Kent, Southeast England. I specialise in pet and animal portraits working mainly with acrylics.

I have been painting and drawing ever since I could hold a pencil. My skill has progressed and refined over the years since I started painting as my full time career, and I now wouldn’t know what else I would do except for creating artworks for people to enjoy in their homes.

I’ve always had an interest in the natural world, wildlife and animals; so it was easy for me to base my artwork on this. I understand the connection we have with our pets, (photo above is our dog Rosie), and I know the importance a portrait can have.

I have painted hundreds of pets and I have spoken to hundreds of owners. There is always a common theme, how precious our pets are to us, and how special it is to capture them within a hand painted artwork. 

So much time and care goes into painting. An artist cannot create an artwork without giving a piece of themselves to it. It is not an easy thing to do and maybe that is why it is special. 

Thank you very much for looking at my website and a big thank you to every client over the years that has commissioned a pet portrait from me, I truly appreciate every single one. 

If you have any questions or queries about commissioning a pet portrait please message me anytime.

Thanks a lot,

Josie.