J.B. Shepard is a studio pet portrait photographer and the founder of the Puptrait Studio in Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
Best known for his signature headshot style of dog photography and the whimsical Paper Hats featured in many of his pet portraits, J.B.'s unique take on dog portraiture has quickly made his dog photos some of the most instantly recognizable in the pet industry and have earned him critical acclaim within the United States and abroad.
There is something about transforming a blank canvas into a beautiful work of art that has always intrigued me. I can say this was my first true love. I tend to live life in color. Meaning to appreciate all that comes with it. I’ve created many works within the field of art. From designing, sculpting, animating — you name it, I’ve tried it. I feel as though making art is my purpose in this world. The art I create is a reflection of my mind. My perception of people, feelings, and interests are released onto these mediums with no restraints.
Nadya Babich is an emerging artist whose abstract creations eloquently express resilience, depth, intimacy, and wonder. Born in Siberia, Nadya's artistic journey has been shaped by a series of relocations and a constant search for identity. Leaving her home country at a young age, she found herself grappling with the challenges of cultural assimilation and a sense of displacement.
I started drawing when I was 8 years old, from there I had my first art gallery exhibit when I was 9 years old. I have been in a few art galleries since I was 9 years old and till now, I all was loved trying to learn every new thing I could growing up making art.
Nate Hudson is an experienced artist, with years of mileage in traditional art and recently transitioned to working in digital art full time. He likes to draw comic art, portrait work and, other various subject matters in order to enhance his skill set to do more professional work. He's grateful for the ability to create art and share it with others who can appreciate it.