Arty is my middle name

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Jennifer Salvage

Inspiration for the name of my studio comes from my Grandmother, after whom I was given the name ‘Arty’. It’s unusual, but it was strangely prescient and I’m really proud of it.

ArtyJRS is my creative business, which came about after having a play and experiment with a digital tablet, and falling in love with how versatile and flexible a medium it is. I have previously used watercolours and acrylic paints, and am an award-winning ceramicist. Whilst my CV contains science degrees, I have always had a creative streak. During the 2020 lockdown, I was unable to get to my usual studio for access to these mediums and began looking into other ways to keep busy. I started creating portraits of pets for friends and family to cheer them up through an otherwise difficult time. This was a natural progression from my often very animal based sculpture work, which I hope to be able to feature on here again soon. Requests came in for digital commissions, prints and presents for other individuals, so here we are!

This has perfectly combined my love for art and animals, and given me a platform to jump off and experiment with other subjects and styles and to keep making people smile by showing off all the personalities of our beloved pets.

As an independent artist, every enquiry, sale and online visit means the world to me, so a big thank you, and welcome to you all.

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I’ve recently had a lot of fun collaborating with the wonderful small business ‘Planet Wrap It’

My designs are currently featured on their kraft wrapping paper

From doughnuts to dogs!

Check out their website for all my designs, and for more info on their brilliant eco credentials

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There’s still a few more of these XL bully watercolour portraits that are yet to have their own special post. I worked on these for the fundraising campaign for @dontbanmelicenceme

This is the gorgeous Larry.
Words from Larry’s family:

Wishing everyone a lovely Easter weekend!

#artyismymiddlename
#petportraitsartist #eggart #paintedeggs #petartists #easterart #somebunnylovesyou #eastertreats #minibunny #wildlifeartist #easterrabbit #artillustration #ipadartist #cuteanimaldrawing

Sent this little guy off to the printers today.

He’s one of two very handsome tuxedo cats decorating some bespoke wedding stationery I’ve been working on. They’re adding bags of personality to the save the dates cards for a lovely

Lots going on here at Arty JRS!

On the to do list there’s been wedding stationery, wrapping paper designs, pet commissions and, when I can, some more of these gorgeous XL bully portraits.

This design, along with many other dogs are all avai

This is a portrait commission I worked on back in November

I’d never heard of a Dogue de Bordeaux before so it was a treat to draw Frank and Stanley for @thewateringcanliverpool

In the second image you can see how beautifully it printed on f

Happy birthday Bryn!
14 years old today 🥳

Seemed only right that todays post was a sketch of our boy

If you’re a new follower and don’t know Bryn, you can meet the whole Arty JRS gang in the ‘Artist’ highlight on my page

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Hello everyone! Happy new year to you all, and I hope you found some moments over the festive period to relax and enjoy yourselves 🥂

I’m delighted to be able to share this commission with you. It was a Christmas present, so I didn’t wan

Another new card design! 50% of profits from these XL bully greeting cards sales will be donated to the @dontbanmelicenceme fundraiser for legal fees to fight this ban. Send me a DM or shop on my website.

This post I’m sharing Odin @reliabull

The perfect Christmas card for dog lovers

This year my Christmas design features pups of all shapes and sizes celebrating the festive season

Made from recycled paper and also fully recyclable, these are an eco conscious option

Still need persuadin

Another new card design! Available now on my website

50% of profits from these XL bully greeting cards sales will be donated to the @dontbanmelicenceme fundraiser for legal fees to fight this ban.

For this post I’m sharing Mouse @mouse_the_

The new range of cards featuring beautiful XL bully pups is growing! Now available on my website, each showcasing a special pup who would be targeted by the new XL bully ban.

50% of profits from those greeting cards sales will be donated to the @don

There’s a new range of cards available on my website, each showcasing a special pup who would be targeted by the new XL bully ban.

50% of profits from those greeting cards sales will be donated to the @dontbanmelicenceme fundraiser for legal f

Reuniting the best dog duo there ever was

Even if Bryn is making it clear he wanted Taff’s outfit 😛

Happy Howl-aween!

@dogsinaugust
#artyismymiddlename #doggust #happyhalloween #spaniellove #spaniels #nanananananananabatman #batmancostume

I created some illustrations for the wedding stationery of a close friend recently

This turtle dove duo made up part of it, with lots of greenery and florals to match. It was so lovely to see it used throughout the day on the save the dates, invitat

It’s been a lot of dog illustrations recently. So let’s mix it up today

This gorgeous snoozy round ball is Percy.

I created this bespoke image especially for a one of a kind watch face for his loving and patient staff/family.

The per

Day 30 of @dogsinaugust is the dachshund
And day 31 is the borzoi

I did it!
It’s definitely no longer august…but it’s been great to be able to persevere, finish them all, and it helps that I really like this one.

#artyismymiddl

Day 28 of @dogsinaugust is the Irish wolfhound
And day 29 is the Siberian husky

Nearly done! The challenge is almost complete

#artyismymiddlename #doggust #doggust2023 #petfamily #dogdrawings #dogpictures #animalillustration #petportraitartist #dog

Day 27 of @dogsinaugust is the German Shepherd

I’ve drawn a portrait of the lovely Mia before, but I loved the opportunity to return with a more relaxed sketch for some of the humans who loved her @rachelvictory @gaz_ryder

#artyismymiddlenam

I also sculpt with clay. I started off as a ceramicist, and whenever possible I’m creating animal based sculpture.

These pieces are not currently featured on this site, but if you’re interested, please click below to have a look at some previous and currently available work.

As I’m currently unable to get into the studio, this is not being added to much at the moment, but you can keep an eye on my Instagram for updates, or use my contact form or email to get in touch about any commissions you might like.

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Arty is my middle name

Meet The Artist

Inspiration for the name of my studio comes from my Grandmother, after whom I was given the name ‘Arty’. It’s unusual, but it was strangely prescient and I’m really proud of it.

Ready to browse?

Wrapping Paper

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Interested in your own commissioned piece?

Recent Projects

I also sculpt with clay. I started off as a ceramicist, and whenever possible I’m creating animal based sculpture.

Wrapping Paper