I’m Naomi Jenkin, a UK artist based in Cornwall specialising in pet portraits, seascape paintings and wildlife art. My work is inspired by the natural world and focuses on capturing emotion, connection and storytelling through detailed, hand-crafted artwork.
Whether I’m creating a pet portrait, a coastal scene or a wildlife drawing, each piece is designed to feel personal, expressive and deeply connected to its subject.
At the heart of everything I create is a desire to capture connection- between subject and viewer, between place and memory, and between ourselves and the natural world.
PET PORTRAIT ARTIST
Pet portraiture is at the heart of my work. I specialise in creating highly realistic hand-drawn portraits that capture the heart, soul and unique personality of your beloved pet.
Before beginning a portrait, I love to learn about your pet and what makes them so special. By understanding their individual quirks and character, I can create a piece that not only reflects their physical appearance, but also captures their essence and presence.
Working in pastels, each portrait is lovingly hand drawn from your photographs. While I am particularly passionate about dog portraits, I also have extensive experience in cats, horses, and other cherished animals.
There is nothing more rewarding than bringing the spirit of an animal to life on paper and creating a piece of art that becomes part of your story. All my portraits are created to celebrate pets who are deeply loved, whether they are still by your side or remembered with affection.
My portraits are shipped worldwide, so whether you are in the UK or further afield, I would be delighted to create a portrait of your special pet.
Cotton and Bella posing with their pet portrait
WORKING WITH ME
My aim is to make the process of commissioning your hand-drawn pet portrait a smooth and enjoyable experience. I work closely with every client, keeping you updated throughout to ensure your portrait feels exactly right. Attention to detail is central to my process, and I am not satisfied until you are completely happy with your finished artwork. I am proud to have received over a hundred 5-star reviews from clients around the world.
For more information on booking your bespoke pet portrait, please visit my how it works page.
While pet portraiture is at the heart of my work, my inspiration also comes from the wider natural world around me here in Cornwall.
SEASCAPE PAINTINGS
Living on the north coast of Cornwall, the sea is a constant presence in my everyday life. If I’m not walking along the coast path, I’m in the sea, feeling the currents, riding the waves, and experiencing the sheer exhilaration that only the ocean can provide.
My original seascape paintings are a reflection of these lived experiences - my own response to the environment and the physical and emotional feelings the ocean evokes. Each piece is inspired by the Cornish coastline, where I’m based, capturing the atmosphere, movement and emotion of the sea in all its forms, from calm, reflective waters to more powerful, dramatic seas.
Working in oil paints, I build each painting in layers to reflect the depth and energy of the ocean. The fluid nature of oils allows me to capture soft transitions of light and colour, as well as the texture and movement of waves as they form and break. Through this process, I aim to create paintings that feel immersive and alive, echoing the experience of standing at the shoreline.
Rather than simply depicting a place, my seascape paintings aim to hold a feeling - a sense of space, connection and presence. They are designed to bring the atmosphere of the coast into your home, offering a moment of stillness, energy or reflection depending on the piece.
Alongside my original seascape paintings, I also produce limited edition prints, allowing these coastal scenes to be enjoyed in a variety of spaces and settings.
Naomi with her seascape painting “Serenity”
My connection to the natural world extends far beyond the coastline, and this is reflected in my wildlife drawings.
WILDLIFE ARTIST
A deep connection to the natural world runs through all of my artwork. Alongside my seascapes, I also work as a wildlife artist, creating original drawings that explore the stories, character and emotional presence of the animal kingdom.
Each piece begins with a moment of connection - whether from direct experience or through research, imagery and narrative that sparks curiosity, emotion, or a sense of recognition. Rather than simply aiming to replicate what I see, I’m interested in telling a story through each drawing, capturing something of the individual spirit and presence of the animal in front of me.
Many of my works focus on endangered species, and through them I hope to highlight not only their beauty, but their importance within our shared world. There is something powerful in recognising ourselves within other species - their vulnerability, strength, intelligence and instinct- and my aim is to gently reflect that connection back to the viewer.
Through careful observation and layered drawing, I build each piece slowly, allowing a sense of presence and intimacy to emerge. My hope is that the work draws you in, encouraging a moment of stillness and connection with the animal in front of you.
More than anything, I hope my wildlife drawings offer a moment of reflection, reminding us that we are not separate from the natural world, but deeply connected to it.
Naomi was awarded the Inaugural Chairpersons Award from the Association of Animal Artists in 2024.
I am honoured to have received several awards for my wildlife art, including the Inaugural Chairpersons Award from the Association of Animal Artists in 2024 and the Sketch For Survival Artist of the Year 100 award in the same year. I have also been a Wildlife Artist of the Year finalist in 2022, 2024 and 2025, and a finalist for the British Art Prize 2024.
Naomi Jenkin drawing “The Elephant Charge” which was a Wildlife Artist of the Year 2024 finalist artwork.
GREETING CARDS
In 2025 I designed and launched my first range of colourful animal themed greeting cards. Each design features one of my original animal drawings, capturing whimsy and personality in a fun and colourful way. I’m proud to have my cards stocked in some wonderful independent shops across Cornwall and Devon. To find out more about my greeting cards, including my list of stockists and how to apply for wholesale, please visit my greeting cards page.
AWARDS, EXHIBITIONS AND PUBLICATIONS
My art has been featured across BBC television and radio, magazines and podcasts, and is exhibited regularly across the UK. To explore more about where my art has been shown or featured, please visit my Awards, Exhibitions and Publications page.
