A woman sitting at a desk in an art studio, smiling, with paintings of dogs behind her and art supplies on the desk.

Remember every detail…

Person unboxing a gift box featuring a coloured pencil portrait of a dog inside, on a table with a velvet cloth and a grey envelope with a red ribbon.

I draw your pet from photos, how the commission process works…

  • highly realistic and detailed pastel drawing of a fluffy white cat

    Step 1 - Contact

    Fill in the form below to discuss commissioning a pet portrait.

    enquiry form
  • series of four photos showing the progress stages of a realistic drawing of a Scottish deerhound

    Step 2 - Watch your pet come to life

    Progress photo updates and a keepsake highlights video so you can watch your pet came to life on paper.

  • A dog sitting in a room with an art portrait of itself on a tripod and a window with wooden blinds in the background.

    Step 3 - Receive your artwork

    Get excited to unwrap your gift-wrapped artwork. Time to cherish your portrait for a lifetime.

Colorful drawing of a smiling brown dog with pointed ears, wearing a floral bandana around its neck.
A detailed portrait drawing of a vizsla dog with droopy ears, soulful eyes, and a textured coat visible on a light background.
Colourful portrait drawing of a tabby cat with green eyes and detailed fur, drawn by Jennifer Starnes.
Photorealistic drawing of a bulldog lying down, with a wrinkled face and distinctive features, against a plain background.
A realistic coloured pencil drawing of a fluffy bichon frise white dog with dark eyes and nose, facing forward.
A realistic drawing of a German short-haired pointer dog with light eyes, facing forward on a plain background.

Why pet portraits?

The artist with and a large, gray, wiry-coated Scottish deerhound dog taking a selfie together outdoors.


Having grown up with pets of all shapes and sizes I’ve felt the impact animals can have on our lives. The daily walks, cuddles, a furry ear to listen to our problems…

Star, our 10 year old Scottish deerhound sadly passed away in August 2025…I miss her every day, she was a shining light of the household. I understand how important pets are and how heartbreaking it is when you have to say goodbye.

My mission is to empower families to cherish their pets memory forever…whether that’s celebrating their current presence in the family or commemorating their life with a memorial portrait.

I’m here to help you hold on to the joy, love and unforgettable moments you shared with your pet.

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Happy clients…

  • Detailed portrait of a vizsla dog with droopy ears and expressive eyes, drawn with realistic textures.

    Kylee (USA).

    “She captured each of my dogs just the way that I see them….
    My soul Dog Star was going through a health scare and the first time I held the portrait I cried.
    My dogs may not be able to physically stay with me forever but I'll always have a piece of them thanks to Jennifer.”

  • Detailed portrait drawing of a tabby cat with green eyes, facing forward.

    Moira (England, UK).

    “Jennifer has now completed two commissions for me and I’ve been totally blown away more each time. She has never met my boys but has managed to capture their personalities in the portrait.
    I cannot thank her enough for her talent, patience and dedication to every commission she undertakes as it shines through in the quality of her work.”

  • Drawing of a fluffy white dog bichon frise with dark eyes and a black nose.

    Daniella (England, UK).

    "I cannot recommend Jennifer enough. From our very first meeting, she was absolutely lovely and made the whole process such a pleasure.
    Having always wanted a portrait of my little angel, I’m so glad I chose Jennifer. The drawing is even more breathtaking in person, and you can tell how much time, care, and love went into every detail.”

  • A drawn portrait of a happy brown and white dog wearing a colourful floral bandana.

    Elizabeth (USA).

    “I’ve had this portrait for almost a week now, and I still find myself stopping to admire it every single day. And now, thanks to this portrait, I’ll always have her with me—the silly missing tooth, her nose birthmark, those goofy ears, her warm amber eyes, and that giant smile that lights up my world.
    This piece means more to me than words can say.”

  • Drawing of a black shih tzu/ poodle cross with curly fur and brown eyes, facing forward against a white background.

    Karen (England, UK).

    “I was completely overwhelmed with emotion, joy and gratitude when I collected the completed portrait of my gorgeous little boy, Kai. Jennifer had captured everything that I love about him - his lovely, expressive, trusting eyes, his dark, silky fur, his cute little grey beard and as he is a Shih Tzu/Poodle cross, the inevitable protruding lower jaw and little white teeth. Everything is just perfect. 

  • A detailed drawing of a large, shaggy gray sheepadoodle dog with expressive eyes and a fluffy coat.

    Carol (England, UK).

    “What a joy it has been to work with her...I wanted a portrait of our dog as a present for my husbands 70th birthday.
    I contacted Jennifer and she very quickly got back to me with costs and timings. When I went to collect the portrait I was blown away, it is so life like. My husband couldn't have asked for a better present”.

  • Photorealistic drawing of a rough-coated tri-coloured collie dog with a black, tan, and white coat, looking forward.

    Mr. S (England, UK).

    “From the initial contact, to delivery of the finished item, Jennifer has been a pleasure to deal with. She listened to our needs, made some suggestions and kept us informed throughout the process with progress reports and stage pictures.
    To say that we were thrilled with the finished piece is an understatement. It isn't just a rough collie, it is our rough collie. She has captured the very essence of our beloved pet.”

  • A detailed black and gray portrait drawing of a Scottish deerhound dog with long, wavy fur and expressive eyes.

    Glenda (England, UK).

    “I feel that I have been very lucky to have had a portrait of my Deerhound puppy commissioned by Jennifer, she has been an absolute pleasure to work with.
    The portrait is now on the wall at home and it makes me smile every time I look at it, and I find myself constantly admiring it. I feel very privileged to have such a stunning original piece of art by such a talented young artist.”

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Portrait of a black and white dog with brown eyes, detailed fur, and wearing a collar.
A detailed drawing of a ruby Spaniel dog with long, wavy ears and expressive eyes, directed at the viewer.
Detailed coloured pencil drawing of a staffy, with brown, black, and white fur, and expressive dark eyes.
A realistic portrait drawing of a black and white Springer Spaniel collie mix dog with expressive brown eyes, black ears, and a distinctive white stripe down its face.