Master of Classical Animal Portraiture
Jennifer Gennari
Jennifer combines traditional academic techniques with contemporary emotional depth, creating portraits that capture the very soul of her subjects.
Proven Experience
Thousand of Private commissions
Recognized & Featured
Featured in The New York Times
Artistic Training
Classically Trained at Florence Academy
As seen in:
The Washington Post The New York Times
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Recorded $125
Jennifer Gennari Paints Tilda
She paints an original oil painting of Tilda from start to finish. She discusses the brushes she uses, the colors she works with, and her painting techniques.
Recorded $125
Jennifer Gennari Paints The Sphinx
After the in-depth discussion about her materials, Ms. Gennari paints and discusses every step of her painting process from start to finish.
Recorded $125
Jennifer Gennari Paints the Lynx
This course is over two hours and shows Jen's process from start to finish.
$375 $299
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Featured Courses
Recorded
Jennifer Gennari Paints Tilda
She paints an original oil painting of Tilda from start to finish. She discusses the brushes she uses, the colors she works with, and her painting techniques.
13 Lessons $125
Jennifer Gennari
Master of Classical Animal Portraiture
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Jennifer Gennari Paints Features
This is one of Jennifer's most requested classes. These lessons focus on the features of animals: eyes, noses, mouths, and the full face.
7 Lessons $155
Jennifer Gennari
Master of Classical Animal Portraiture
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Jennifer Gennari Paints a Double Portrait
She paints a double portrait from start to finish and describes each step of the process in detail.
9 Lessons $125
Jennifer Gennari
Master of Classical Animal Portraiture
Recorded
Jennifer Gennari Paints the Lynx
This course is over two hours and shows Jen's process from start to finish.
13 Lessons $125
Jennifer Gennari
Master of Classical Animal Portraiture
Recorded
Jennifer Gennari Paints The Sphinx
After the in-depth discussion about her materials, Ms. Gennari paints and discusses every step of her painting process from start to finish.
12 Lessons $125
Jennifer Gennari
Master of Classical Animal Portraiture
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Jennifer Gennari Live Workshop Demo
This video was shot during a live weekend workshop with Jennifer Gennari. The demo covers the entire process of making the painting.
4 Lessons $75
Jennifer Gennari
Master of Classical Animal Portraiture
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Jennifer Gennari Animals in History
The course modules address specific challenges, such as combining animal subjects with their environments.
4 Lessons $155
Jennifer Gennari
Master of Classical Animal Portraiture
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Jennifer Gennari Using Photo Reference Lecture
This is a 1.5 hour lecture by artist and instructor Jennifer Gennari on using photo reference in oil painting.
1 Lesson $45
Jennifer Gennari
Master of Classical Animal Portraiture
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Jennifer Gennari Human Portrait Painting
You will learn about: selecting an image, drawing, transferring the image onto canvas, grisaille painting, color theory and composition.
7 Lessons $285
Jennifer Gennari
Master of Classical Animal Portraiture
Recorded
Jennifer Gennari Alla Prima and Indirect Painting
Jennifer's weekly classes were taught live. We have included the class recording, the source videos, the source photos, and the homework assignments.
8 Lessons $155
Jennifer Gennari
Master of Classical Animal Portraiture
About Jennifer
The Artist Behind the Revolution
Jennifer Gennari is an influential contemporary artist in classical realism, pioneering animal portraiture that elevates pets and wildlife to the same artistic reverence as human subjects.
Classical Foundation, Contemporary Vision
After graduating from Ringling College in 2005, Jennifer studied at Florence Academy of Art in Italy. Under master Daniel Graves, she spent three years mastering classical methods, developing understanding of form, light, and emotional expression.
Since 2014, Jennifer has transformed animal portraiture by applying classical portrait techniques to animal subjects, using the Alla Prima method to capture life, personality, and dignity with depth and authenticity.
Recognition and Impact
Jennifer's work has been featured in Fine Art Connoisseur magazine, television productions, and films, earning numerous awards. She extends her influence through comprehensive teaching, instructional books, and thousands of students via Craftsy and Drawing America.
My mission is to elevate animal portraiture to its rightful place in the fine art world. Every creature has a story, a personality, a soul worth capturing with the same reverence and technical mastery we bring to human portraiture.
Reviews
Student Testimonials
Kelli
Oh man, thank you so much Jennifer. You don't know how much I appreciate your comments and input! I struggle so much with color mixing and being able to mix the subtle changes in value. I want so badly to be able to paint with intention and enjoy the journey while being confident in the process.
Arwa
This class has made my entire year. I have been wanting to take a course with you for so long and I had been getting all ready to meet you in Rome in May until COVID 19 happened. But then this even better opportunity to do ongoing study with you presented itself and so I happily jumped right in! You're a fantastic teacher. I've been learning so much and I'm looking forward to so much more.
Donna
I absolutely love coming to this site to learn and rewatch the demos. I live isolated in Northern Canada and this is just such an incredible venue for me to learn.
Jennifer in the media
Featured in The New York Times
Explore this feature by The New York Times highlighting artists who capture the beauty of animals. Read the article to discover different perspectives, creative approaches, and Jennifer’s work among them.
