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Jan Shepherd

Jan Shepherd. Based in Hastings, GB.

  • 17 awards won
  • 3113 comments made
  • 13480 votes cast

Awards

  • winner 2
  • editor pick 15

About Jan Shepherd

I’ve been growing as an artist for a few years with the encouragement of my wonderful Minted community. Recently I started painting again after developing an interest in abstract art, currently exploring the essence of nature and how it affects our emotions.

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Sue MacLeod-Beere on Mar 11 2024
Sue MacLeod-Beere
  • Minted Jan 21, 2023

Hi Jan Thanks so much for your like on the brushwork challenge. Congrats on your achievements with your terrific submissions they're very original.

Lois DeCastro, AfternoonArts on Sep 18 2023
Lois DeCastro, AfternoonArts
  • Minted Nov 18, 2008

Thanks for the like of Shape shifter. Much appreciated. Lois

Selima Akhter on Dec 07 2022
Selima Akhter
  • Minted Sep 18, 2022

Hi Jan! Thank you so much for your likes on my graduation submission! Much appreciated!

Jen Tips on Oct 20 2022
Jen Tips
  • Minted Nov 28, 2012

Jan, Thank you so much for the like on my pattern submission. Love your village pattern...great illustration!

Caroline Bonne Muller on Feb 08 2022
Caroline Bonne Muller
  • Minted Dec 24, 2014

Hi Jan, thanks for the like, all the best, Caroline

Erin Wiethake on Aug 18 2021
Erin Wiethake
  • Minted Dec 3, 2018

Hello, it is always so exciting when someone likes your submissions. Thanks so much for liking “TreeSpiral…” Good luck to you in future submissions. ;-)

3 Suns Studio on Jun 07 2021
3 Suns Studio
  • Minted Apr 7, 2021

Hi Jan, Thanks for the like on my corporate holiday card submission, I really appreciate it! All the best to you – Amy

Jennifer Holbrook on Apr 29 2021
Jennifer Holbrook
  • Minted May 7, 2017

Hi Jan, wow, I can't believe you just got my card. It took four months! That's amazing. I'm glad it arrived. I hope you're doing well. And thank you: I'm still working on recovery. It literally is a long haul. xoxo-Jenny

Farinaz Vaseghi on Nov 25 2020
Farinaz Vaseghi
  • Minted Dec 26, 2018

Thank you so much for your like, really appreciate it.

Kim Dietrich Elam on Nov 20 2020
Kim Dietrich Elam
  • Minted Feb 10, 2011

Thanks for your comment on my Parquet design, Jan! I deleted it and entered it in the foil contest, instead, but, somehow, it still lives in in the Feedback section. I couldn’t comment on the design page, but wanted to thank you for your kind and thoughtful feedback! Good luck!

Chris Griffith on Nov 16 2020
Chris Griffith
  • Minted Aug 27, 2011

I would be happy to help you with some type. Send it my way.

lily and rose design on Oct 30 2020
lily and rose design
  • Minted Oct 8, 2018

thanks so much for your like, it really means a lot.

Jen Huppert on Sep 02 2020
Jen Huppert
  • Minted Jul 9, 2018

Hi Jan! Your work is lovely! Best wishes to you on your Mindfulness entry:) Jen

Shiv Creativity on Aug 30 2020
Shiv Creativity
  • Minted Apr 16, 2018

Hi Jan, thank you so much for your like . I really appreciate your support. Good luck with the challenges. Regards Vijayeta

Lisa Travis on Aug 24 2020
Lisa Travis
  • Minted May 1, 2009

Miss Jan! Hello and thank you for the likes on my PB entries. Much appreciated, Lisa

Carol Barber on Aug 23 2020
Carol Barber
  • Minted Oct 23, 2019

Thank you for the like of “Iced Swirls 01”, appreciate it!

Sana Perdere on Aug 21 2020
Sana Perdere
  • Minted Dec 6, 2018

Thank you for your feedback on my design :) Best wishes to you <3

Eric Ransom on Aug 20 2020
Eric Ransom
  • Minted Jan 18, 2016

Ok, at first I thought, yay, Jan likes the checkered calendar then I remembered it has big letters that spell JAN so maybe that’s why you liked it..,??? Either way, thanks, Jan :-D best wishes always

S.N on Aug 17 2020
S.N
  • Minted Jun 18, 2020

Thank you, Jan for liking my "minimalism calendar." All the best to you, always! :)

Elizabeth Schindelar on Aug 13 2020
Elizabeth Schindelar
  • Minted Jan 6, 2020

Thank you, Jan for the like on my "Initials". I'm about to give up so it means a lot. Your work is lovely!

Jennifer Holbrook on Jul 15 2020
Jennifer Holbrook
  • Minted May 7, 2017

Hi Jan, thanks so much for your note. I love your valentine entries! Thank you for your well wishes. My recovery is very slow, but I'll get there. xoxo-Jennifer

Von Sides on Apr 14 2020
Von Sides
  • Minted Nov 30, 2017

Jan, It means so much that you like my photography submissions! Thanks and All the Best, Von

Lisa Travis on Apr 04 2020
Lisa Travis
  • Minted May 1, 2009

Jan, Hello and thank you for the like on my diptych entry. Looking forward to seeing what you enter next. Stay safe - Lisa

Zhay Smith on Jan 14 2020
Zhay Smith
  • Minted Dec 12, 2015

Happy 2020, Jan!! Thank You So Much for the "likes" and support on my fabric entries! I really love "Conversation with Paint" & "Ombre Night Sky series":) Hope your new year is off to a great start!

Eric Ransom on Jan 11 2020
Eric Ransom
  • Minted Jan 18, 2016

Hi Jan, Big Congrats on your Pippa/Target pick! Well deserved! And thanks too for all your continued support throughout the Minted Challenges. Best wishes and keep up the great work :) - Eric

Three Wings North on Jan 07 2020
Three Wings North
  • Minted Sep 8, 2015

Thanks for liking entry into the fabric/bag challenge. I appreciate your time and support!

Carol Drummond on Jan 06 2020
Carol Drummond
  • Minted Dec 7, 2018

Thanks for the liking my The Bluest of Waves bag. I am new to this and your encouragement means a lot, seeing all the success you have had here on Minted.

Lisa Travis on Jan 06 2020
Lisa Travis
  • Minted May 1, 2009

Jan, thank you for the like on my Quickfire entry. Love your Jungle Cats entry :) All the best-Lisa

Glynnis Owen on Jan 05 2020
Glynnis Owen
  • Minted Nov 14, 2018

Hi Jan, thanks for liking my bag design and good luck with the challenges in 2020! Glynnis :-)

Shiv Creativity on Nov 09 2019
Shiv Creativity
  • Minted Apr 16, 2018

Hi Jan, thank you for liking my “Vintage frame “ submission. I appreciate your support. Best wishes for the challenges.

Jennifer Holbrook on Nov 08 2019
Jennifer Holbrook
  • Minted May 7, 2017

Hi Jan, thank you for your like on "Thrive". I love "Delicate Leaf". All the best to you.

Von Sides on Oct 27 2019
Von Sides
  • Minted Nov 30, 2017

Hi Jan, Your wedding invites look beautiful, as your work always does! I am so pleased you like my Primal Plants, two. All the best, Von

Kianartstudio on Oct 25 2019
Kianartstudio
  • Minted Sep 10, 2019

Thankyou Jan for your like on my submission" my beloved"

Zhay Smith on Sep 04 2019
Zhay Smith
  • Minted Dec 12, 2015

Hi Jan! Thanks for the "like" on my "Dreamy Unicorn" PB submission! Hope all is going well in your neck of the woods. All the best with the reno;)

Carol C. Young on Aug 25 2019
Carol C. Young
  • Minted Mar 18, 2015

Hi! Thanks for all the likes for the PB challenge. I appreciate it! Love your patterns...Good luck!

Jenny Partrite on Aug 15 2019
Jenny Partrite
  • Minted Aug 19, 2014

Thank you for your like Jan. Looking forward to seeing your submissions. ox Jenny

Allison Belolan on Aug 15 2019
Allison Belolan
  • Minted Feb 20, 2019

Thanks, Jan, for liking my work!

MAUD GOLDBERG on Aug 14 2019
MAUD GOLDBERG
  • Minted Aug 8, 2019

Thank you Jan for appreciating my work. Wishing you the best. Maud

Patricia Orellana on Aug 13 2019
Patricia Orellana
  • Minted Nov 18, 2018

Hi Jan, Thank you for liking my painting Incognito. As a new member of the Minted community I appreciate the support.

Nikita Jariwala on Aug 12 2019
Nikita Jariwala
  • Minted Oct 19, 2017

Hi Jan, Thank you so much for liking my work. I appreciate the support and encouragement. Best wishes!

Courtney Crane on Aug 12 2019
Courtney Crane
  • Minted Dec 12, 2014

Hi Jan. Thank you so much for the like on "The Rising." Your work is always inspiring. Best! - Courtney

Deborah Chou on Aug 08 2019
Deborah Chou
  • Minted Dec 23, 2015

Hi Jan, I am just receiving these 'like' emails! Thank you and best wishes! - Deborah

Artsy Canvas Girl Designs on Aug 08 2019
Artsy Canvas Girl Designs
  • Minted Nov 20, 2011

Hi Jan! Thank you so much for your likes! I appreciate your encouragement! Your designs are so lovely! xo

Jair on Aug 07 2019
Jair
  • Minted Jun 24, 2015

Hi Jan, thank you so much for your like and support, best wishes! :)

Merian on Aug 06 2019
Merian
  • Minted Nov 3, 2017

Hi Jan, thanks for the like on my Save the Date. All the best to you!

Zhay Smith on Aug 02 2019
Zhay Smith
  • Minted Dec 12, 2015

Jan!!!!! How ARE you? Thank you so much for the like on my entry "Just Desserts". I feel like I hadn't "talked/engaged" with you in a while. Hope you are having a wonderful summer! As always, ALL THE BEST in the challenges:)

Eric Ransom on Jul 28 2019
Eric Ransom
  • Minted Jan 18, 2016

Hey Jan, hope all is well! A quick thank you for all your support and likes recently. I love all the designs you come up - keep it coming and best wishes :) - er

frau brandt on Jul 28 2019
frau brandt
  • Minted Sep 19, 2015

Thank you so much for the many likes. How encouraging to be noticed among thousand of entries. Good luck with your wonderful designs.

Jennifer Holbrook on Jul 27 2019
Jennifer Holbrook
  • Minted May 7, 2017

Hi Jan, thanks so much for your likes and comments! Your entries are elegant and lovely. I love "Modern Wave". Best wishes to you.

Manuela BK on Jul 26 2019
Manuela BK
  • Minted Nov 24, 2017

Jan, thanks so much for your like for"Play Ball". Your work is lovely! Best to you in the challenges.

Lisa Travis on Jul 26 2019
Lisa Travis
  • Minted May 1, 2009

Hi Jan! Thank you so much for the like on my notebook entry “Art Supplies”. Best of luck with the challenge

Teju Reval on Jul 26 2019
Teju Reval
  • Minted Jul 29, 2018

Hi Jan! Thanks for liking my art! Really appreciate it. Best Wishes!

Shiv Creativity on Jul 26 2019
Shiv Creativity
  • Minted Apr 16, 2018

Hi Jan , thank you for your like on my “ Floral mono” submission. I appreciate it. You have very beautiful submission of Baby Shower . I wish you all the best for the challenges.

Farinaz Vaseghi on Jul 26 2019
Farinaz Vaseghi
  • Minted Dec 26, 2018

Hi Jan, thanks for the like on my design, I appreciate your support x

mischief monday on Jul 24 2019
mischief monday
  • Minted Jun 1, 2019

Thanks Jan for the like on my notebook submission! Much appreciated! Good luck with your submissions!

Shiv Creativity on Jul 24 2019
Shiv Creativity
  • Minted Apr 16, 2018

Hi Jan , thank you for your like on my submission. I appreciate it. Best wishes !

Eric Ransom on Jul 13 2019
Eric Ransom
  • Minted Jan 18, 2016

Hi Jan, hope all is well with you. Just a quick thanks for all your support and likes - really appreciate it! Best wishes to you - Eric

Zhay Smith on Jul 13 2019
Zhay Smith
  • Minted Dec 12, 2015

Hi Jan! Congrats on your recent win with "floating greenery" and thanks for the like on my submission, "Cheers POP"! I always appreciate your support! Best! -Zhay

Marsha Gray Carrington on Jul 12 2019
Marsha Gray Carrington
  • Minted May 1, 2015

Thanks for the "Like" Jan. Best to you with the challenge. Love your designs.

Teju Reval on Jul 10 2019
Teju Reval
  • Minted Jul 29, 2018

Thanks for liking my mother's day card submissions. CONGRATS on your holiday giftwrap challenge win!

Von Sides on Jul 09 2019
Von Sides
  • Minted Nov 30, 2017

Jan, Congrats on your wrapping paper win!! Von

Marie Barletta on Jul 09 2019
Marie Barletta
  • Minted Oct 24, 2018

Jan, thank you for liking my “By the Sea” pillow challenge! I really appreciate it! Love your designs too! Best of luck in the upcoming challenges!

Chelsea And Marbles Paper on Jul 08 2019
Chelsea And Marbles Paper
  • Minted Nov 27, 2015

Thanks for likes on my recent greeting card submissions! Best of luck to you in the challenges :)

CP on Jul 06 2019
CP
  • Minted Feb 8, 2019

Thank you for the like on the quickfire pillow challenge. I love your colorful and playful designs.

lulablu on Jul 02 2019
lulablu
  • Minted Jun 12, 2013

Hi Jan, thank you for the like on "randomness" - best of luck with all the challenges- Stay cool with the hot weather in the forecast! Best--

Calee A.H. Cecconi on Jun 30 2019
Calee A.H. Cecconi
  • Minted Nov 4, 2018

Thanks for the likes on my pillow fight entries! Love your entries. Good luck!

Teju Reval on Jun 27 2019
Teju Reval
  • Minted Jul 29, 2018

Thanks for liking my art! Really appreciate it! Best wishes!!

Jennifer Holbrook on Jun 25 2019
Jennifer Holbrook
  • Minted May 7, 2017

Hi Jan, thank you for your like on "Gilded New Year". I love your new year entries! Best wishes to you.

lulablu on Jun 23 2019
lulablu
  • Minted Jun 12, 2013

Hello Jan, Thank you for all your likes on our recent and past work- It really means a lot to have positive feedback. Love the look of your work- Best to you-

Orasie on Jun 20 2019
Orasie
  • Minted Nov 30, 2016

Hi Jan. Thank you so much for your likes and sweet comment on my work. Your works are wonderful in a unique way with a unique style and creative concepts. That is what makes me feel in love with your designs. I wish you all the best and good luck with your beautiful designs.

Jennifer Holbrook on Jun 13 2019
Jennifer Holbrook
  • Minted May 7, 2017

Hi Jan, thank you for your likes! I adore your beautiful holiday entries. Your origami designs are absolutely wonderful. All the best.

Deborah Chou on Jun 11 2019
Deborah Chou
  • Minted Dec 23, 2015

Thanks so much for the like, Jan. So appreciated! All the best to you!

Starry Lane Studio on Jun 06 2019
Starry Lane Studio
  • Minted Dec 28, 2018

Hi Jan. Thanks for the like. Your work is always so thoughtful. Best!

Merian on Jun 04 2019
Merian
  • Minted Nov 3, 2017

Hi Jan, thanks so much for liking my holiday submission. I appreciate it! Good luck to you!

Calee A.H. Cecconi on Jun 03 2019
Calee A.H. Cecconi
  • Minted Nov 4, 2018

Thanks, Jan, for the like! Good luck. :)

Deborah Chou on Jun 03 2019
Deborah Chou
  • Minted Dec 23, 2015

Hi Jan, thank you for the like. Best wishes in the challenges!

Nikita Jariwala on Jun 02 2019
Nikita Jariwala
  • Minted Oct 19, 2017

Thank you Jan for liking my work. All the best!

Jennifer Holbrook on Jun 02 2019
Jennifer Holbrook
  • Minted May 7, 2017

Hi Jan, thank you for your like and comment on "Deer Forest". I love your Budgie card! All the best.

Jair on May 28 2019
Jair
  • Minted Jun 24, 2015

Hi Jan, thank you so much for your like and support, i really appreciate it. :)

Beth Murphy on May 27 2019
Beth Murphy
  • Minted Nov 17, 2015

Thank you for the like Jan! I admire your work so much and love your origami Christmas entry! Best of luck! Beth

Saavy on May 26 2019
Saavy
  • Minted Oct 16, 2012

Thank Jan, Kristen, for your likes. All the best with Challenges

Lindsay Megahed on Apr 26 2019
Lindsay Megahed
  • Minted Dec 26, 2010

Thanks for the birthday wish Jan! I always look forward to your artsy and colorful designs :)

EM on Apr 12 2019
EM
  • Minted Aug 23, 2018

Thank you so much for your critiquing to day. You helped me get back on track after some polling diverted me! If you like, the product of your help is up: https://www.minted.com/design-rating/1191896. I am interested in any follow up feedback you have.

Jennifer Holbrook on Apr 10 2019
Jennifer Holbrook
  • Minted May 7, 2017

Hi Jan, thank you for your likes! I love seeing your new designs. They're always so beautiful and fresh. Best wishes to you.

Zhay Smith on Apr 09 2019
Zhay Smith
  • Minted Dec 12, 2015

Heyyy Jan! Thanks so very much for the likes on my entries "Love Blossoms" and "Ever and Ever Press"! Hope you are enjoying your Spring! All the best Always:)

Patricia Bacchus on Apr 03 2019
Patricia Bacchus
  • Minted Jan 1, 2018

Hi Jan, Thank you so much for your comment on my "Love Script" submission. I agree with you <3 Good luck on your submissions!

Jennifer Holbrook on Apr 02 2019
Jennifer Holbrook
  • Minted May 7, 2017

Hi Jan, thank you for your like on "Folk Tree". As always you have beautiful, fun designs! All the best.

Deborah Chou on Apr 02 2019
Deborah Chou
  • Minted Dec 23, 2015

Thank you for your wonderful advice, Jan! My brain becomes jelly when Minted overlaps all these challenges!

Sam Dubeau on Mar 24 2019
Sam Dubeau
  • Minted May 3, 2014

I really loved that flamingo valentine Jan! Thanks for the comment and best of luck to you as well! :)

Artsy Canvas Girl Designs on Mar 21 2019
Artsy Canvas Girl Designs
  • Minted Nov 20, 2011

You're very welcome, Jan! Thank you for your kind words. Good luck! xo

Susan Asbill on Mar 21 2019
Susan Asbill
  • Minted Jun 6, 2011

Love those flamingos!!! One of my favorites... good luck!

Deborah Chou on Mar 21 2019
Deborah Chou
  • Minted Dec 23, 2015

Hi Jan, thanks for the like. Best wishes in the challenges!

Jenny Partrite on Mar 20 2019
Jenny Partrite
  • Minted Aug 19, 2014

Thanks Jan for the like on " Deep Love" I love you submissions, amazing! ox Jenny

Angela Thompson on Feb 27 2019
Angela Thompson
  • Minted Sep 24, 2011

Thank you Jan, for your message. Wishing you good luck in the challenge:)!

Lori Wemple on Feb 22 2019
Lori Wemple
  • Minted Nov 19, 2011

Beautiful entries Jan! I adore Love Blossomed!!! <3

Rebecca Rueth on Feb 21 2019
Rebecca Rueth
  • Minted Jun 19, 2016

Hi Jan, Thank you so much for responding to my poll on my "The Water's Edge" design, I really appreciate you taking the time! Wishing you all the best in all of the challenges! -Rebecca

amanda lawrence on Feb 18 2019
amanda lawrence
  • Minted Jan 13, 2013

Hi Jan - thank you so much for your constant support and good luck on all your lovely entries in this challenge - Axx

Jennifer Holbrook on Feb 17 2019
Jennifer Holbrook
  • Minted May 7, 2017

Hi Jan, thank you for the like and comment on "Ethereal Rose"! I'm always thankful for your wonderful support and feedback. Best wishes.

frances mathys on Feb 16 2019
frances mathys
  • Minted Nov 28, 2013

Hi Jan, Thank you so much for taking the time to help me with my design “in the mist”. Wishing you all the best in the wedding challenges... I am sure you will have a winner or two... xxf

amanda lawrence on Jan 31 2019
amanda lawrence
  • Minted Jan 13, 2013

Hi Jan - many thanks for your like and support and best wishes and luck in the challenge - Amandaxx