ABOUT

Hello there! I’m Naomi Jenkin, a professional artist based in beautiful Cornwall, UK. Welcome to my online store! Here you’ll find my collection of animal art – both pets and wildlife art, and my vibrant seascapes. My artwork is inspired by the things that bring me the most joy, and for me, that’s animals and the ocean.

 

PET PORTRAIT ARTIST

Growing up surrounded by pets, I discovered early on the magic of capturing their personalities through my drawings. Many years later, I’m now an award-winning pet portrait artist and have created hundreds of bespoke pet portraits for clients around the world. Each one is a joy to draw — a chance to honour the character and spirit that makes every pet so special.

And if you know me, you'll know my absolute adoration for dogs! I’m the person who wants to cuddle every passing pup. I’m endlessly inspired by their simple joys, their grounding presence, and that beautiful, unconditional love they give so freely. In 2025, this love led me to launch a dedicated range of colourful dog drawings — now available as vibrant open edition dog art prints and charming dog greeting cards. My aim is to offer an affordable way to bring joyful dog art into your home, or to share a smile (and maybe a wagging tail!) with a fellow dog lover.

 

WILDLIFE ARTIST

My passion for drawing animals hasn’t just been limited to pets. Over the years, I’ve created an extensive range of wildlife art. Each original drawing embraces the diverse world of our wild animals and celebrates them and the stunning landscapes they inhabit. 

Each scene aims to bring the world of that animal to life in vivid detail, and connect the viewer to the animal on an emotional level. Whether it’s a heart-melting painting of a fox mother and cub, or an endearing drawing of two puffins, each piece has its own story to tell.

 

As a wildlife artist, I feel it’s important to use my wildlife art paintings as a way to help support our wild animals and their natural environments. By raising funds for wildlife conservation charities, and by giving a voice to issues faced by our natural world, I hope that my wildlife art is helping to make a positive difference.

 

SEASCAPE ARTIST

Growing up by the sea in the south east of England, the ocean was my constant companion. As a keen sailor and windsurfer, I developed a passion for the ocean from an early age. I loved walks along the beach, especially watching ferocious storms create huge waves that crashed against the cliffs. Later in my adult life, I moved to Cornwall and took up surfing. That feeling of being immersed in the sea, and riding along a wave is something that I’ll never tire of. I feel renewed each time I come out the ocean and it’s been a source of constant joy, companionship and often humility! My passion for the ocean has heavily influenced my work as a seascape artist, shaping my collection of seascape paintings. I aim to recreate my experiences of the ocean on canvas, whilst capturing the beauty of my Cornish surroundings. I think of each seascape painting as a portal to the ocean. When you sit in your home and gaze at my seascape art, it should be like looking through a window to the sea.

 

 

ACHIEVEMENTS

Winner of Sketch For Survival 2024

I was incredibly honoured to win the prestigious Sketch For Survival 2024 competition with my chimpanzee pastel drawing "Embrace".

 

 

My drawing was chosen for the Artist of the Year 100 award after being selected from over 1,000 entries worldwide by a panel of distinguished judges, including renowned wildlife artist Gary Hodges. The drawing, which depicts a young chimpanzee cradled by its mother, captures a poignant moment of vulnerability and highlights the importance of protecting our planet's wildlife and natural world. Organized by Explorers Against Extinction, this competition raises vital funds for endangered species, a cause I am deeply passionate about. "Embrace" was auctioned as part of the event, and raised £650 for Explorers Against Extinction. 

 

Winner of the Association Of Animal Artists Inaugural Chairpersons Award 2024

The Inaugural Chairperson's Award is a long standing award hosted by the AAA and Inaugural Chair, Anne Corless, and co-sponsored by a number of leading international art companies. The award was set up to celebrate member's creative practises and to show an appreciation for how they use their art to support the welfare and conservation of the animals they depict. 

I'm so thrilled and humbled to have won the 2024 award in recognition of my wildlife art and contribution to wildlife conservation.  

Wildlife Artist of the Year Finalist 2022 and 2024

In both 2022 and 2024, I had the honour of being a finalist in the prestigious Wildlife Artist of the Year competition and had my work exhibited alongside wildlife artists from all over the world. In the 2022 event, we collectively raised over £85000 for wildlife conservation projects run by the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation. 

This year, in July 2024, my original elephant drawing "The Elephant Charge" will be exhibited at the Mall Galleries, London, as part of the Wildlife Artist of the Year 2024 exhibition, with 50% of the sale price going to wildlife conservation. 

 

British Art Prize 2024 Finalist

My highland cow drawing Bad Hair Day has been chosen as a finalist in the British Art Prize 2024. The event run by Artists and Illustrators Magazine attracted thousands of entries and I was thrilled to be chosen as one of the 50 finalists. 

 

BBC Spotlight Feature

I also had the pleasure of being featured on BBC Spotlight in August 2022. The programme showcased both my pet portraits and wildlife art, and explored the creation process behind my drawings. 

 

Colored Pencil Magazine Featured Artist

In December 2023 I was the featured artist in Colored Pencil Magazine, an American publication which showcases some of the best coloured pencil artists from around the world. The 6-page article featured a curated collection of my pet portrait and wildlife art drawings and explored my artistic journey, where my inspiration comes from, and challenges I’ve faced along the way.

 

Association of Animal Artists

I’m proud to be a member of the Association of Animal Artists (AAA). The AAA is a collection of animal artists who seek to support animal welfare and wildlife conservation charities by not just raising funds, but also by raising awareness of the issues they face, and connecting people to our planet’s beautiful creatures. 

EXHIBITIONS AND PUBLICATIONS

My art has featured in a number of publications, from magazine interviews to television and radio interviews, and podcasts. I'm a regular contributor to Leisure Painter magazine, having had many articles published as well as teaching webinars and online tutorials with their online platform Painters Online.

I also exhibit my art in a small number of exhibitions each year in the UK. To find out more about where you can see my art in person, and for a list of publications please visit my Awards Exhibitions and Publications page. 

PASTELS AND OIL PAINTS

Delving into my artistic process, my mediums of choice are chalk pastels and oil paints (not together I might add!). I find that pastels work perfectly for my wildlife art and pet portraits. The soft dry medium is ideal for capturing the soft textures of fur or features, and I love the level of detail I can achieve with them.

When it comes to my seascape paintings, I usually opt for oil paints. I love the way I can move the paint around on the canvas, recreating the way the water ebbs and flows. The vibrant colours and strong textures allow me to bring my seascape paintings to life in vivid reality, and capture a sense of movement and energy in each scene.

 

EXPLORE NAOMI JENKIN ART

Put simply, my art is a tribute to the beauty of our natural world, where the dance of the sea and the spirit of wildlife converge in a celebration of nature's wonders.

If you’re a fellow ocean lover, I invite you to immerse yourself in my gorgeous collection of seascape art. From crashing waves to serene beachscapes, my seascape art prints capture the ocean in all her moods and allow you to bring the spirit of the ocean into your living space.

Or venture into the heart of the wild with my wildlife art paintings and limited edition prints, where the grace and majesty of earth’s wild creatures are celebrated in vibrant pastels.

Whether you're drawn to the serenity of the sea or the enchanting world of wildlife, each piece tells a story. Welcome to a gallery where every creation is a journey through the beauty that surrounds us. Thanks for being here!