Jen Goldman Artworks

Young tigress in Ranthambore National Park, India 2023 © Jen Goldman

Blue Gorilla, oil on canvas, 60 x 48 x 1.5 Inches ©Jen Goldman

Chimpanzee in Kibale National Park, Uganda 2021 © Jen Goldman

Tiger in Water Hole, oil on canvas, 48 x 72 x 1.5 Inches © Jen Goldman

Gorilla in Nkuringo, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda, 2021 ©Jen Goldman

Botswana Elephant, oil on canvas, 40 x 30 x 1.5 inches © Jen Goldman

Cheetah in Phinda Private Game Reserve, South Africa 2019 © Jen Goldman

Elephants drinking pool water in the Homestead, Phinda Private Game Reserve, South Africa 2019 © Jen Goldman

Green Gorilla, oil painting on canvas, 72 x 48 x 1.5 inches © Jen Goldman

Male lion in Chobe National Park, Botswana 2019 ©Jen Goldman

Jen Goldman is a dual-modality wildlife artist residing in Los Angeles, California, USA. She employs both photography and oil on canvas to vividly recreate her personal wildlife sightings from around the world. Through her lens, she captures the raw beauty and essence of the animals she encounters, infusing her paintings with the same energy and emotion that she experienced when viewing these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat.

This fusion of her photography and paintings stand as a testament to the enduring power of art to evoke emotion and incite change. With each artwork, she brings us closer to the awe-inspiring wonders of the animal kingdom, reminding us of our shared responsibility to protect and preserve it for generations to come.

Leopard portrait in Jawai, Rajasthan, India 2023 © Jen Goldman

Photography

Jen finds great joy in photographing the beauty of wildlife in their natural environments. She has a special affinity for big cats and great apes. With an intimate connection to animals, she finds herself moved to tears of joy as she captures the moments of coming face to face with these stunning creatures. Through her photography, she not only documents their physical beauty but also conveys the depth of emotion and spirit that she feels while seeing them in the wilderness. Each photograph represents her profound connection to wildlife which serves to captivate her audience and inspire conservation action.

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Paintings

Jen works with oils on canvas to reimagine her photography in non-photorealistic renditions. Drawing from her photographic inspiration, she crafts larger-than-life artworks bursting with vivid color and vibrancy, generously applying layers of paint to convey depth and intensity. Utilizing palette knives, Jen adds abundant texture, saturating her pieces with a tangible sense of history. The weightiness of her paintings, both in their emotional impact and physical presence, is unmistakable, making them instantly recognizable as Jen's creations. Through her paintings, she portrays the awe and emotion of her wildlife encounters, inviting viewers to experience the magic of those unforgettable moments.