From Abby

"You know my dogs are my heart. There is something about having a painting that is so much better than the hundreds of photos I have taken. This is the best gift I have gotten in many years."

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Fine Art Pet Portraits

Crafting timeless fine art portraits that celebrate your pet’s unique personality and your cherished bond.

Five pets: Dalmatian, Great Dane, Beagle, and two cats, grouped in a blue circle on green grass.
Puppy, brown and white, with black collar, lying down on yellow, with blue and pink background.

Reviews

Dog portrait with blue and white fur, orange eyes, wearing a pink patterned bandana, against a green background.

In 2014 the extremely talented Jennifer Yane painted a portrait of our furry friend and love bug named Bella. Using a handful of photographs Jennifer captured the spirit of our Border Collie/St. Bernard mix to a “T”. We treasure the painting. Bella’s colorful and whimsical portrait is hanging in our bedroom. We said “goodbye” to Bella in 2017, but we wake up to see her sweet face every morning. Her legacy lives on in Jennifer’s brush strokes. Thank you, Jennifer.


Greg M.

The pet portrait I commissioned for my husband last Christmas was far and away the favorite gift of the year and holds pride of place over the fireplace in our living room. The unique personalities of each of our five pets— three dogs and two cats—glow through the life captured in their eyes and the gorgeous colors and contours of their fur. Everyone who comes into our home marvels at this painting, as it truly captures the essence of the precious animal babies we love so much.


Valley H.

I have commissioned Jennifer to paint pet portraits for family members who are crazy about their dogs. She absolutely captured their personalities...her attention to detail is spot on…she added even the tiniest distinctive markings that make the portraits even more special…and the backgrounds are colorful & textured! Without a doubt, these are my very favorite gifts to give. Jennifer (and her paintings) are soooo much fun!!!


Gray D.

We have enjoyed the portrait of our fur babies very much… And now that one of them has crossed the rainbow bridge we cherish this artwork even more.

Thank you Jennifer!


Dominique F.

Wow, Jennifer! A great big YES from all of us. We LOVE it! It looks so much like Sydney, especially her eyes. You really caught her in the painting.


Michelle

About the Artist

I began doing life drawings at age 16 in Washington DC. Though I was steered into the teaching profession, and later became a Public Information Officer for the State of Virginia, my heart was always in my art. Click here to learn more.

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Portrait Pricing

+$100 per extra figure

Size Price
11" x 14" $350
14" x 18" $375
16" x 20" $480
18" x 24" $648
24" x 30" $1080
24" x 36" $1296
30" x 40" $1800
Larger $1.50 per square inch
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Fine Art

Many of the original paintings are available for sale and are listed as such; however prints on canvas or on paper may be ordered of any of the paintings. Please contact Jennifer to discuss size and price options.

A colorful, stylized person with green skin and red hair embraces themself, set against a dark background.
Colorful illustration of a figure floating amidst cats and clouds; vibrant hues of blue, orange, and green.
An angel-like figure in a rocking chair cradles a green cat, with a yellow cat at her feet; a red backdrop.
Colorful painting: angel watches over a couple, houses, and a vibrant tree in a sunny, idyllic setting.
Angel reaching towards tree at sunset over rolling hills.
Two colorful elephants, a large blue one and a smaller orange one, in a watercolor style, surrounded by vibrant colors.
Blue angel hugs a red dog, both smiling. Turquoise background, yellow dress, sitting on a chair.
Whimsical, colorful painting with figures, animals, and a bright sun in a fantastical setting.
Two stylized blue cats with pink markings; a small one and a larger one together, with a peach sun and green background.
Rabbit family portrait: mother in pink dress with two children, father in blue jacket, colorful background.
Angel embraces couple over graves; bright colors, blue sky, yellow and pink robes.
Blue dog with a red bunny in its mouth, standing on green-striped ground; dark brown and orange background.
Cat in red dress, wearing a hat, lounging. Vibrant colors: pink, blue, purple, and green.
Cat family portrait: orange mother holding kittens, white-faced father, pink dress, purple walls, rainbow rug.
Woman reclining in green chair, holding cat, wearing yellow skirt, white blouse, and black shoes. Flowers and table nearby.
Woman in green dress with flowers, dragon on blue wall, basket, and mirror.
Woman in teal dress, yellow boots, and umbrella, holding a rose, seated.
Woman in green clothing reclines on a blue couch with a cat. Floral wallpaper, blue floor.
Woman in yellow dress seated, looking left. Beside her, a table with flowers in a blue vase. Pink and yellow background.
Woman in white dress and hat reclines on a chaise lounge against floral wallpaper.
Woman seated, holding flowers, flanked by floral arrangements, orange top, white chair.
Woman in a hat and purple top sits, feet up, cane in hand. Red background, table with vase and photo.
Woman in red dress seated on green chair, purple polka-dot background, two framed circles, small table with flowers.
Woman reading in a chair with foot on a stool. Pink dress, red skirt, glasses, brick wall, rainbow.
A colorful interior scene with a chair, table, vase of flowers, in shades of pink, green, blue, and yellow.
Woman in floral dress, purple skin, holding fan, seated with blue background.
Houses with triangular roofs, tree, fence, and a dog on a path; colorful impressionist painting.
Whimsical painting: blue bird and white mouse on a blue ledge, surrounded by colorful, square images.
Person in sunglasses and robe relaxes in a chair, feet up, with plants on a table, all against a green background.
Woman in robe, sunglasses, soaking foot. Purple background, table with flowers, vase, and shoes.
Whimsical painting of a white house with a purple roof, tree, and blue car.

Pet & People Portraits

Whether your beloveds are two-legged or four-legged, portraits are about love. Submit a photo or photos that capture your heart so that love glows in the finished painting

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Fine Art Prints

All of my original paintings can be purchased as prints in sizes from 5”x7” to 36”x36” and larger. The dimensions and prices for prints will vary depending on the dimensions of the original piece. Please contact me directly to discuss purchasing one of my prints.

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Photo Buttons

Commemorate any occasion from team sports, sorority events, weddings, showers, anniversaries, funerals, birthdays, and more with custom photo buttons. My designs come from your own lovely photos with a fast turnaround time and no minimum order.

About Me

I'm Jennifer Yane

Because my mother, Margaret Yane was a fine art painter, painting and art run in my veins. She always gave me drawing materials when I played near her easel. As I grew, I loved drawing portraits and begged people to pose for me. I began doing life drawings at age 16 in Washington DC. Though I was steered into the teaching profession, and later became a Public Information Officer for the State of Virginia, my heart was always in my art.


Holding degrees in English literature from Madison College and the University of Virginia, I ultimately moved to Richmond, Virginia where my first marriage ended and I entered a 12-Step Recovery program.  My recovery gave me the courage to attend Virginia Commonwealth University on scholarship where I received a degree in Art Education. It was always the studio classes that I loved. To earn a living I became a button maker. You can read all about that journey in the newspaper.


I am still running my button business, but it is painting that I keep returning to. I love to paint from my imagination, and I have also regained my passion for doing portraits. Though I mostly paint portraits from photos rather than from life, people often tell me that I have captured the expression of the soul, not just a likeness. It is this “capture” that fuels my passion for painting images of the beings who own your heart. And it is for this reason that I need your most special photos to work from.

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Let’s Make Something Beautiful

I can’t wait to fall in love with my next painting and have you fall in love too.

  • Make a Connection

    Reach out and let me know what kind of art you’re looking for. I’ll give you more information about costs, timeframe, review process, shipping, and more.

  • Create Beauty

    Send me your favorite photo and a few other reference photos for me to get started. I’ll put brush to canvas and bring your artwork to life. After you’ve approved the final product, I’ll ship it straight to your door. 

  • Love What You Buy

    Whether you are commissioning a portrait or a fine art painting for yourself or for someone important to you, we want it to be something you truly love. If you do not love the painting we've created, you are under no obligation to purchase it — you’ll pay only the initial 10% retainer.