Jess, the creative force behind LadybugArt, has nurtured a passion for art since childhood, finding solace and inspiration in her strong bond with animals. Dogs have been her steadfast companions, helping her navigate life's challenges. With a deep sense of empathy, Jess experiences emotions more intensely than most, allowing her feelings to flow into her artwork. Each piece she creates is a reflection of her journey, capturing the beauty and complexity of both her inner world and the animal companions she cherishes.
' I want my artwork and the community around me to find a place to express their emotions, to feel what they need to, to remember the good days, to miss them openly. Pet loss is hard enough so lets grieve together'
Why 'Ladybug Art'?
I started by business in 2013, as a lone parent to a baby and my dog by my side we were a tripod. With not a lot, but each other
I as the Lady, Bug as my daughter and the Paw print in the middle holding us altogether. Although it may not be clear to everyone, I hold it as a badge of the true meaning of love.
Why 'Pet Loss Art'?
Throughout my life I have experienced loss. Both human and animal. The impact it has and the grief you learn to live with is something that I believe we should talk about more often. Sometimes we suppress our grief for many reasons, because we are told we need to be 'over it' because we don't want to make others feel uncomfortable.
To me, the bond we have with animals is something not everybody understands. I create art with my feelings, my emotions and my story. They were here and they will always be here with everything they left behind, in our heads in our homes and in our hearts
The Studio
In a rural country setting I spend my time with the background noise of the birds songs, rain droplets hitting the roof and the wind.
My studio is a whimsical place where my creativity can flow
Bringing Pet Loss Art Everywhere
As the original pet loss artist, with over 10 years of interacting with customers, clients and art collectors. My goal is to bring a safe space into communities and society. Whether festivals, podcasts or social groups, I want it full of colour inside and out where people can speak openly about the loss of their pet, take a moment, share a memory or celebrate their life with me.
I speak openly about my experiences of pet loss and will forever spend the rest of my days on a journey devoted to making sure our pets memories are eternal
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