Classically Trained
Jennifer Gennari
Master of Classical Animal Portraiture
Jennifer combines traditional academic techniques with contemporary emotional depth, creating portraits that capture the very soul of her subjects.
Begin Your Artistic Journey
Master Classical Oil Painting
Transform your artistic abilities through Jennifer's comprehensive teaching system. Discover the path to creating emotionally powerful, technically masterful paintings.
Live Instruction
Monthly Live Masterclass
$225/month
Join Jennifer every Saturday for live oil painting instruction with personalized feedback. Experience the Florence Academy approach as you develop your skills in classical realism and animal portraiture.
Private Sessions
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Schedule personalized one-on-one sessions directly with Jennifer
Recorded Courses
Unlimited Replays - Never Expire - Learn at Your Own Pace
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Jennifer Gennari Oil Painting Bundle
Three-course bundle with unlimited replays. Save $76 on Tilda, The Sphinx, and The Lynx paintings. Perfect for mastering Jennifer's animal portrait process.
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Painting Tilda
Paint Tilda from start to finish. Jennifer discusses brushes, colors, and techniques every step. Reference photo included.
Animals in History
Jennifer brings forgotten animals from history back to life — Wojtek the Bear, Dolly the Sheep, Elsa the Lioness, and Balto the Husky. Master indirect painting, alla prima, and realistic texture.
Human Portrait Painting
Master portrait painting from image selection to final refinement. Learn Jennifer's systematic approach to capturing human emotion through classical techniques.
Alla Prima and Indirect Painting
Focus on Alla Prima and Indirect Painting techniques. Includes 6 hours of lessons and 6 hours of source videos with class recordings.
Animal Features Masterclass
Focus on animal features: eyes, noses, mouths, and full face. Includes class recordings, source videos, and homework assignments.
Double Portrait Masterclass
Paint a double portrait from start to finish with detailed information on every brush and color used. Learn drawing transfer and paint along.
Painting the Lynx
Create an original oil painting from start to finish. Jennifer details paints, brushes, support, and medium. Over two hours with reference image included.
Painting The Sphinx
Jennifer creates an original painting from start to finish. She discusses each color, palette, medium, and brushes. Watch stroke by stroke with source photo.
Live Workshop Demo
Experience Jennifer's live workshop demonstration featuring her signature animal portrait techniques. Watch her classical approach to capturing animal essence and personality.
Photo Reference in Oil Painting
Master using photo references effectively in oil painting. Jennifer shares professional techniques for selecting, analyzing, and translating photographic references into compelling works.
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.
Revolutionary Approach to Animal Art
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."
Masterworks in Classical Realism
Experience the emotional depth and technical mastery that defines Jennifer's approach to animal portraiture. Each painting demonstrates classical technique with contemporary artistic vision.
