Custom Animal Oil Paintings Capturing the Spirit and Soul of a Special Animal in Your World.

Every piece is hand-painted by Jennifer Gennari

A close-up of a star-shaped bottle opener on a black surface.

Classic Art Tradition, Applied to Precious Subjects

Classically trained artists who dedicate their practice to animal subjects are extraordinarily rare. I studied at the Florence Academy of Art in the same tradition that shaped the Old Masters we know and revere, and it’s become a personal passion to apply that technical training to our animal companions.

Each commission is crafted to deliver breathtaking realism and emotional depth. Executed with fully archival materials and technique, pieces from hand-painted pet portraits to space-shifting statement pieces are built to last for generations.

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Close-up of the profile of a person's face with closed eyes, showing light skin, short blonde hair, and relaxed expression.
A calico cat lying on a colorful tiled surface, looking at the camera.
A black and brown dog with light brown eyebrows and chest, looking at the camera while standing in water.
A realistic painting of a dog, possibly a Greyhound or similar breed, with a white and brown coat, sitting sideways with its head turned to look back over its shoulder, on a gray background.
Painting of a brown dog with floppy ears and amber eyes, sitting against a textured, muted background.
A bird with the body of an owl and the face of a hawk, sitting on a branch
Happy dog with large ears and a smile, surrounded by tall, golden grasses.
Close-up of a dog with a light-colored coat and a red collar, lying on grass with a blue sky background.
A realistic oil painting of a black and white cat with green eyes, sitting against a neutral background.

HOW I BRING YOUR PIECE TO LIFE

1. Submit Your Commission Form:

Tell me about your intended piece by submitting the Commissions Form. (link to page) The more details you share, the better.

2. Receive Confirmation:

I will reach out via email to confirm creative direction and production timeline for your custom painting.

3. The Work Begins:

As soon as your spot opens in my calendar, I begin the handpainting process. Portraits are typically completed within 2-3 weeks. Large-scale commissions ship within 1-2 months.

4. Your Heirloom Arrives:

Your finished painting is carefully packaged and shipped directly to you, ready to hang and enjoy for generations.

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Custom Pet Portraits

Every animal has a story worth telling. Let's tell yours, together.

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Painting of an Australian Shepherd dog lying on the ground with its tongue out, in front of a plain white background.