Remember every detail with a bespoke pet portrait drawing…

artist looking at the camera holding a paintbrush next to a realistic painting of a pair of macaque monkeys

About the artist

Growing up in a household filled with pets, I’ve always loved animals. When I discovered my love for art and creativity I had an idea to combine these two passions by creating my first coloured pencil pet portrait drawing. This sparked the beginning of my art career, years later, I feel honoured to have drawn bespoke portraits of many pets from across the world. Recently I have started painting portraits of wild animals from countless beautiful species of the world. I enjoy raising money to support endangered animals and fund conservation projects.

The commission process at a glance…

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

    Step 1 - contact

    Please fill in the contact form below to enquire about commissioning a pet portrait or wildlife artwork and receive a personalised quote. Alternatively you can message me on social media @jenniferstarnesart or email jenniferstarnesart@gmail.com.

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

    Step 2 - watch your art come to life

    I send progress updates throughout the commission process and offer an optional framing service so you can relax. Nothing compares to commissioning a bespoke artwork. Check out what my clients have to say…

Join my happy clients…

  • Glenda from England (November 2024).

    “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.”

  • highly realistic and detailed drawing of a Bichon frise dog

    Daniella from England. (October 2024).

    "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.”

  • highly realistic and detailed drawing of a brown and white cat with bright green eyes

    Ben from U.S.A. (April 2023).

    “I will start with Jen is beyond professional and beyond amazing. I commissioned her to do a cat portrait and she involved me every step of the way. I’m in the U.S. and my piece made it to me perfect with the most beautiful handwritten note (which was amazing Jen!)
    I would recommend 100 stars if possible!”

  • Carol from England. (April 2024).

    “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”.

New collection…Big cats!

I’m excited to announce that my latest collection ‘big cats’ is now live! Featuring a range of endangered animals from an Amur tiger, Amur leopard, lion, jaguar and snow leopard. Large-scale detailed paintings on linen canvas, these are sure to be a show-stopper in your home.

A portion of the sale of these paintings will be donated to charity to help support these beautiful animals.
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Recently sold artworks...

Recently sold artworks...

  • 'Sketch for 'fearless' painting' - Lion original coloured pencil drawing.

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

    'Wake of stillness' - & 'Miss you' - original pastel drawings.

  • 'Honey I'm home', Hares original pastel drawing.

  • 'Be more bonobo' - Bonobo original painting.