Testimonials
The following comments are mainly from previous customers, to whom I am most grateful.
All feedback on either individual paintings, or the website in general, is appreciated. Please contact me.
'Thank you Jo so much for your work. The painting (commissioned piece 'Textured Abstract') has exactly the feel we were looking for. We love both the colours and the textures you've incorporated. Well worth the wait!' Tahsina (Oct 2009)
"Just to confirm safe receipt of the prints (Orange Wall 2 & 3) and water colour (Autumnal Lansdcape) and extra thanks for the additional items and postcards. I can’t wait to complete the dining room where the picture and prints will take pride of place. I’d better starting saving for another painting. Once again many thanks for all your help." John, Denbighshire (March 2009)
"The painting (Ammonite Mass Mortality # 2) looks great and has lots of positive feedback from friends and relations over Christmas." Alison, Rothley (Jan 2009)
"I put them up (commission 'Fossilised Flora5,6,7,& 8' )yesterday and we are very pleased with them - many thanks. "
Alan and Hazel, Coventry (Dec 2008)
"The painting (Ammonite Cross Section) arrived this morning and looks great. Thanks very much."
Jon, Cambridge (Aug 2008)
"'A Long Monday' has arrived intact. It is much more beautiful "in flesh" :) Thank you very much."
Alex, Essex (May2008)
"I have received my prints and have chosen the perfect frames, matting as well as preservation that will hopefully keep the moisture from being a problem. The prints are wonderful and my bathroom is just nearing completion with the prints being the final touch. Thanks again for all your help, I'm sure we will enjoy the prints for years to come."
Debbie, USA (April 2008)
"...I've received the painting (Pathways and Waterways) safe and sound. I've just unpacked it and it looks fantastic. Thanks for all your help - I am looking forward to hanging it up as soon as possible."
Simon, Cheshire (March 2008)
"It (Colony # 3) arrived at the alloted time and is absolutely beautiful! The web picture really didn't do it justice! On Saturday I whisked it off for framing and now can't wait for it to be delivered. Many thanks for yet another marvellous ammonite piece."
Sarah, Shrewsbury (March 2008)
"...It was lovely to hear about the origins of the painting and I can understand exactly how it came about. I can imagine the lovely dancing shadow in Venice. The painting had been propped up on my kitchen worktop for most of yesterday, before moving it to the stripped pine stairs, where it looks lovely and the colours are complimented. I am enjoying looking at it everytime I pass it. I really love it."
Andrea, Leicestershire (Feb 2008)
"I wanted to let you know how pleased I am with the paintings (Red With White 4 & 5 )... I can see how the two would work together really well... they're exactly what I would have wanted if I had had any real idea what I wanted. I was really pleased to hear that you enjoyed creating them, and I think this is reflected how successfully they turned out. I'm delighted."
Chris, London (February 2008)
"Stace loved the painting (Dancing in the Moonlight), at the moment I’m the best thing since sliced bread. All her girlfriends want to come round for a viewing and all their husbands/boyfriends want to kill me for thinking of a 'fantastic idea that they would never do' Thank you so much for all your hard work."
Lee, London (December 2007)
"The very well wrapped painting ('Keniliworth Castle') arrived safely and it's lovely, even nicer than I thought it would be. Many thanks and I appreciated the selection of your cards which you enclosed. I'm sure I'll be in touch with you again before too long."
Grace, Co. Antrim (October 2007)
"Just to let you know that the pictures ('Rooftops' and 'Ornate Knocker') arrived safely yesterday afternoon. They are great, especially Rooftops. I just love the colours, they are so rich! As always, please keep up the good work."
Andrea (October 2007)
"'Ammonite Detail' has just arrived and I've had a wonderful game of pass the parcel unpacking it! It's lovely - thank you."
Sarah, Shrewsbury (October 2007)
"... I saw them ('Gondolas') for the first time last night. Jo, they're fabulous. They have a wonderful luminescent quality that was not apparent on the website, and we're both absolutely delighted. Such a great souvenir of our trip to Venice."
Christopher, Woodhay (September 2007)
"Just letting you know that the fish painting ('Angel Fish') was waiting for us with a neighbour when we arrived home today from a long weekend. As usual, I am really delighted and love the grey mount too... sure I will be in touch again. Thank you for the greetings cards - they are lovely and and unexpected bonus!"
Lesley, Cambridge (Aug 2007)
"I picked up the paintings at the weekend, thanks. Really pleased, particularly with Venetian Red..."
Chris, London (July2007)
"Just to let you know the pictures ('Sole Ammonite' and 'Colony #2') have been collected safe and sound. I am really, really pleased with them. Thanks so much for the fantastic service from first to last. Don't forget to keep me updated with available work".
Lesley (June 2007)
"Many thanks for sending the painting (Dorset Abstract) so quickly, it was propped up against my back door when I got home tonight and is in perfect condition! I know this sounds silly - but it looks great in the flesh - the colours, the texture, of course you can't really get this across on a website. I'm sure my friends will be thrilled."
Alyson (June 2007)
"They ('Cluster' and 'Another Cluster') arrived at breakfast on Saturday and they are lovely - much better than on screen! Thank you too for the lovely cards."
Sarah (March 2007)
"... Thank you for all your help, I really appreciate it, it can get really frustrating trying to arrange presents from the other side of the world but you took the pain out of it! I have plenty more special occasions coming up so I'll know where to come for hassle free individual gifts and I'll be sure to tell all my friends about your site...she received it (Dawlish "5) on Tuesday and is delighted"
Donna (Feb 2007)
'Thank you so much for our commission painting "The Grand Canal". The painting now hangs perfectly on our lounge wall and is commented on by everyone who visits us. We are so pleased we comissioned you to paint for us. We could never have bought a painting to suit the size of our wall and that met our exact requirements. The process was very informative and you kept us up to date all the way along. Thanks again.'
Simon & Paula. (Jan 2007)
"Your lovely painting (Biennale Shadows #2) arrived safely today, despite the gales and now torrential rain... It's now in a shady corner where I can see it from my bed. The perfect place to hang such a relaxing piece. Now as the wind howls and the rain lashes (or after a hard day at work) I can look at the picture and be transported. Thank you for all your help and interest.'
Nina (Jan 2007)
"We have hung the pictures (Triangle 1, 2 and 3) in a vertical line and they look great! The colours are just right, which is always a bit of a gamble when buying over the internet. They are more textured than I thought which we both prefer so they are a hit all round. Thanks again we shall enjoy looking at them for many years..."
Jane (Jan 2007)
'The most recent addition to our collection of Jo Sheppard's work, "Burnt Orange", is now in pride of place in our lounge. The composition,colours and texture of this impressive oil are remarkable.'
Alan Abercrombie (Nov 2006)
"I visited Jo yesterday to view a painting I was interested in and left with THREE (Biennale Shadows, White Rectangle and Palazzo Interior). I just love her work... no web picture could ever do justice to her paintings in terms of colour and texture. I was captivated by both these elements. My intention was to buy some artwork for an interior design project in France but I've fallen in love with all three paintings and they will be staying "chez-moi"!"
Declan (Nov 2006)
"Guess what? Yes I love it! I have hung it (Gardini Wall) in the same room as Wall with Graffiti 2, but at the opposite end; I think they really complement each other. One of the things I really like about your work is the texture you get into your paintings, so if I like an image on the website I know its going to look even better on my wall! Thanks again, will have to buy a bigger house if I spot anymore I want!"
Sarah Moynihan (Oct 2006)
"I'm delighted with the two pictures ('Florentine Arches' and 'Poppy Head') I bought from you last week. Seeing your work got me started early on the Christmas shopping! I expect to be back for more!"
Barbara Austin (Sept 2006)
"...collected 'The Threshold' from the Post Office yesterday... Thank you very much for sending it so promptly. It's very beautiful and am looking forward to hanging it. Thank you also for the lovely cards."
Sheila. (July 2006)
"...just to let you know the parcel arrived this morning - everything safe. I absolutely love the paintings ('Colour Stud - Grey' and Colour Study - Marble') they are really stunning and I can't decide where to put them as they look brilliant wherever! Thanks so much, I'm so pleased with them."
Stephanie (July 2006)
"The paintings (Red and Blue) have arrived safely and are wonderful! Thank you very much. They are even better than I had thought and hoped for - you were right, the photograph didn't do them justice. I had to collect the package today as I was at work yesterday when it was delivered, and the wait nearly drove me daft! However, this was one occasion where the wait was most definately worth it - I absolutely love the paintings and will treasure them always. The dining room (where they will hang) is being decorated right now, but I will take a photo and e-mail it to you as soon as it's finished, and the paintings are hanging. Thanks again, and also for the cards you kindly enclosed."
Lynn (June 2006)
"Collected safely yesterday evening ('A Pair' and 'Dawlish # 6') and unwrapped last night. I am so impressed - they're fantastic, many thanks. Love the colours, the detail and the general feel of them and will whizz 'A Pair' down to the framers this weekend. Many thanks for getting them safely to me, I will enjoy them for many years and will keep an eye on your website."
Simon (May 2006)
"The painting (Monday) has pride of place in the hall. My mum was delighted with it, and it really does look great. It's a really really lovely painting. Actually I'd rather liked to have kept it for myself!!!"
Emma (April 2006)
"They are wonderful!!! ('Blue Italian Doorway' and 'Small Window'). I love them, especially together. They're the perfect twin set... Thanks again and DO keep up the VERY good work."
Andrea (March 2006)
"The pictures of Venice are taking pride of place in the house and I am very pleased with them. Thank you so much for showing us some of your work."
Robert and Jan (Feb 2006)
"Just to let you know that 'After Angelico' arrived this morning, beautifully wrapped and intact. I'm very pleased with it. It has a lovely quality to it and will work well in my apartment... Thank you for the cards and thank you for sending the painting so promptly and efficiently at what was obviously a busy time for you."
David Lawson (Feb 2006)
"The painting (Depth) arrived safely today. It is lovely - I am so pleased with it. Thanks too for the pretty cards."
Claire (Jan 2006)
"Delighted with my paintings 'As The Moroccans Do' and 'Sheltered Doorway # 2' by Jo Sheppard. Also the steady contact with up to date progress of paintings and delivery was excellent and the packaging first class! Will keep an eye on Jo's future works."
Linda Whittet (Dec 2005)
"Picked up picture (Sheltered Doorway) yesterday from post office. It arrived unharmed and I am very happy with it. Thanks very much."
Hef (Nov 2005)
"I've opened it (Abstract Shapes) and I like it a lot! But then I knew I would given how much much I like the other two! Thanks."
Sarah Moynihan (Nov 2005)
"...they're ('Red Wall' and 'Orange Wall') with us, safe, sound and superb. Beautiful pictures - many thanks."
Jon (Sept 2005)
" I have indeed received the painting, in fact it arrived yesterday morning by the first post and I am delighted with it... Once again, thank you very much and I look forward to following your work..."
Andrea (Sept 2005)
"...thanks for bringing the pictures (Venetian Glass and Venetian Glass # 2) down on Saturday, we had a play around with them when we got home and they're both perfect for the lounge...I'm sure we'll be checking out the site in future as we like more of the Venice themed paintings...Thanks again we're definitely happy with the purchases and it's saved a lot of squabbling as we both liked them immediately which is a first!!"
Paul and Josie (Sept 2005)
" The Bridge is now proudly displayed in our dining room. The atmospheric quality, texture and subtlety of colours are remarkable, it is a work of art that is a joy to own."
Alan & Barbara Abercrombie (Sept 2005)
" The gallery is easy to use and quick to load with clear images. You're encouraged to contact the artist to discuss your requirements too."
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" I recently purchased "Wall Detail #5" by Jo Sheppard. Not only was I quite pleased with the painting itself, but Jo went above and beyond the call of duty to ensure that there were no shipping nightmares while transferring the piece to the U.S. Very pleasant experience all in all."
Alex King (August 2005)
" Having already treated myself to the gorgeous "Wall with Graffiti" by Jo Sheppard, I decided I liked it so much I needed another painting by Jo, "Church Squares". It was hanging in a gallery, but Jo retrieved it that day, and sent it to me as soon as the varnish had dried! This painting was very different but just as stunning in its own way, the colours in particular are wonderful, and it's up on my wall already, looking like it's always belonged there."
Sarah Moynihan (May 2005)
" I bought a painting called 'Quartiere' from Jo Sheppard which arrived in the post today. I am delighted with the quality and the interesting texture of the painting. The whole transaction was very easy and Jo was very communicative and extremely helpful throughout. Thanks again, Jo. "
B Kayne (May 2005)
" Just a few words to say how much I love Jo Sheppard's wonderfully atmospheric painting "Across the Lagoon". The misty view of Venice always attracts positive comments from visitors and continuosly reminds me that I want to go back again soon! "
J Astill (April 2005)
" I have just purchased 'Sun Circle' from Jo Sheppard. I love the surface tension, colours and balance of this piece. I shall enjoy living with it! "
Deborah Jones (March 2005)
" You'll be pleased to know its (Wall with Graffiti # 2) arrived safe and sound...your hours of wrapping were worth it as its in perfect condition. And the even better news is that I love it even more "in the flesh" so to speak! Its gorgeous, thank you for painting it. "
Sarah Moynihan (March 2005)
" Having seen many of Jo's beautiful paintings "in the flesh" I can honestly say that even these excellent photo's do not do justice to the depth and vibrancy of colour and texture that she produces. The warmth and subtlety of "The Interior of St Augustus' Abbey" is amazing and everyone who has seen it in my lounge wants to take it home with them! "
J Astill (January 2005)
" We’re thrilled with The Parapet! You’re right – it looks even better in the flesh. Many thanks for packaging it up so carefully – it seems to be in perfect condition "
Jon and Lynn (December 2004)
" If only I had money.....and a wall to hang them on I'd buy the lot! "
Jo Pierce (October 2004)
