About the Artist

Hello!

I’m Jenn a passionate nature painter and custom portrait artist(specializing in pets) based in Nova Scotia, Canada. With a deep love for animals and the natural world, I specialize in creating soulful pet portraits that capture the unique personality of your beloved companions.

Whether in Oils or Acrylics I will use my 15 plus years of experience to create a timeless piece of art for your home.

My goal is to offer more than just a portrait — I strive to create a piece of art that celebrates your pet in a way that feels both personal and unique. Every portrait is a reflection of the bond you share with your furry friend, making it the perfect gift for pet lovers or a meaningful keepsake for years to come.

If you're ready to commission a custom pet portrait or want to learn more about my process, I’d love to connect with you! Feel Free to reach out via email or to stay up to date sign up for my newsletter


My portrait commissions are in private collections across Canada, and as far as China. I am also open to commissions of my close up nature paintings such as other domestic or wild animals, berries, birds, fungi and bees. Check out my Originals for more inspiration.

Artist Statement

My intent is for the viewer to feel connected to the beauty in ordinary things and to resonate with the emotion and love with which each piece is created.

Artist CV

  • Group Exhibitions & Performances
    2024 Kingston Square Foot Show (Juried)

    2024 Peggys Cove Area Festival of the Arts Studio Tour- Upper Tantallon
    2024 Petite Art Show Spring Has Sprung -Online- (Juried)
    2024 Square Foot Show- Summer- Online - (Juried)
    2024 PiArt Squared Exhibition-Art Alchemy- Toronto- (Juried)
    2024 Winter in the Bay- Peggy;s Cove Area Art’s Society-Various Locations
    2023 Peggy’s Cove Area Festival of the Art’s Studio Tour- Upper Tantallon
    2023 Prow Gallery Pop Up Show- Peggy’s Cove Area Arts Society-Halifax
    2023 Petite Art Show- Online (Juried)
    2023 Pre Shrunk Show 2023- Argyle Fine Art, Halifax, Nova Scotia (Juried)
    2022 Mastrius Holiday Art Show, Online (Juried)
    2022 Federation of Canadian Artists- Ten Squared Exhibition- Online/Vancouver BC (Juried)
    2022 Mastrius 100 Days of Summer Art Show, Online (Juried)
    2022 Peggys Cove Area Festival of the Arts - Studio Tour, Upper Tantallon
    2022 Peggys Cove Area Festival of the Arts- Solstice Show, Degarthe Garage, Peggy’s Cove
    2021 Monochrome Show, Dart Gallery, Dartmouth, NS

  • 2022 Observational Portrait and Figure Drawing, NSCAD Extended Studies
    2021 Professional Artist Toolbox, Anna Leonowens Gallery Certificate Program, NSCAD Extended Studies
    2021 Introduction to Watercolour NSCAD Extended Studies
    2020 Introduction to Portraiture, NSCAD Extended Studies
    2020 Watercolour - Private instruction, Niaz Arian
    2010 Introduction to Acrylic Painting, NSCAD Extended Studies

  • Professional Experience
    2010 - Present - Self Employed Commission Based Portrait Artist
    2013 - Present - Self Employed Business Owner of 11 Years
    2016 - Present - Certified Master Dog Groomer and Certifier for the Canadian Professional Pet Stylists
    2016 - Present - Pet Grooming Educator

    Memberships
    2020- Present - Visual Arts Nova Scotia
    2020- Present - Peggy’s Cove Area Arts Society
    Awards & Nominations

    2024-Bronze- Specialty Arts Services- Halifax Community Votes
    2022 Nominated, Best Visual Artist, The Coast Best of Halifax Readers Poll