Stories Told in Color and Light

Original artwork inspired by connection, memory, and the beauty of being human.

Art has the power to preserve a moment, honor a memory, and reveal something true about the human experience.

My work is inspired by the people I meet, the places I travel, and the moments that leave a lasting imprint on the heart. Through portraiture and figurative art, I explore themes of identity, connection, aging, resilience, and love.

Each piece begins with observation but aims for something deeper than likeness. I am interested in the stories behind the eyes, the emotions beneath the surface, and the beauty found in both strength and vulnerability.

Welome to a connection of work that celebrates the extraodinary nature of ordinary lives.

A young girl with dark hair and a hooded jacket standing outdoors at night, holding a lit lantern.

Portraiture

A detailed pencil sketch of an elderly woman's face, showing her eyes, nose, and mouth.
Close-up of a woman with long, blond, curly hair wearing a black leather jacket, smiling slightly.
A detailed watercolor portrait of an elderly man with white hair, grey eyebrows, and blue-green eyes. The man has prominent forehead wrinkles and is wearing a dark jacket over a white shirt. The background is black.
A close-up watercolor portrait of a smiling man wearing a beige cap and a gray hoodie, with a background of blurred buildings.
A woman with blonde hair and sunglasses taking a selfie outdoors surrounded by green plants, wearing a pink patterned top.
Close-up of a detailed portrait of an elderly woman with long, wavy hair, wearing a red scarf and a yellow top, against a dark background.
Black and white sketch of an elderly man with glasses, white beard, wearing a jacket, sitting on a chair.
A black and white pencil sketch of a man wearing round glasses, with a beard and mustache, and short, styled hair, dressed in a shirt.
A portrait painting of a man with blonde hair, wearing sunglasses and a tan jacket, against a bright blue sky with white clouds.
A drawing of a young man with brown hair, holding a mug and a cigarette in his mouth, with a colorful sunset background, and a monument plaque reading "Master Debaten 1994-2024".
A black-and-white pencil sketch of a young man with glasses talking on a vintage rotary phone. He is wearing a shirt with rolled-up sleeves, a belt, and has short, styled hair. He is seated, with a slight tilt to his head, and appears to be focused on the phone conversation. There is an old-fashioned radio or speaker on a table next to him, and the background is roughly sketched with minimal detail.
A realistic black and white pencil drawing of an elderly person wearing a cap and a collared shirt.
A portrait of a young girl with blonde hair and blue eyes, drawn with a soft, realistic style on a golden background.
Colored pencil drawing of an English Bulldog sitting on a plain background.

Pets

A realistic pencil sketch of a dog lying on a couch near a window with sunlight streaming in.
A realistic colored pencil drawing of a happy dog with large ears sitting on a brown armchair, wearing a blue and white striped bandana.
A painting of a black dog walking on a rainbow-colored surfboard on a sandy beach with a blue sky and a moon in the background.
A painting of a giraffe standing in an open landscape with mountains and a cloudy sky.
A colorful painting of a dog with black, white, and gray fur, and a pink collar, sitting on a beige background with some green and blue abstract shapes.

Abstract, Surreal, and Hyper-real

A colored drawing of a man in a tan suit with his hands in his pockets.
A detailed black-and-white illustration of a complex machine or industrial system with numerous pipes, gears, and mechanical components. There are human figures and clocks integrated into the design, creating a surreal, steampunk-inspired scene.
A detailed pencil sketch of a bolt and a nut.
A detailed colored pencil drawing of Santa Claus with a long white beard, wearing a red coat, and holding a smoking pipe. To the right, three colorful bubbles with words inside: "Joy," "Love," and "Peace."
Close-up of a person's eyes with dark pupils, detailed eyelashes, and eyebrows, in a stylized, high-contrast drawing.
A woman dressed as Wonder Woman, wearing a headband with a red star, a Wonder Woman costume, holding a cigarette in her right hand, and reaching for a bowl of chocolate chips or M&Ms on the table.
A detailed pencil drawing of a woman’s face and shoulders, blending realistic facial features with mechanical and electronic components that form her body and clothing, combining portrait art with machinery.
A detailed pencil sketch of a man with glasses, short hair, and a thoughtful expression, wearing a black shirt, and holding a red and black pen near his mouth.
A black and white drawing of a woman smoking a cigarette, with bright red lips and red nail polish, wearing dark clothing and has long dark hair. There is a signature in the bottom right corner that reads 'JLOEHR 12.22'.
A detailed pencil sketch of a person sitting in a modern, futuristic motorized vehicle with mechanical and electronic components visible, set against a cloudy sky background.
Black-and-white portrait of a woman with short dark hair, winking and smiling, with red lipstick and painted nails, touching her lips with one finger, signed JLOEHR 2023 in the bottom right corner.

About the Artist

“I am drawn to the stories people carry in their faces, posture, silence and light.”

Woman wearing a black fur hat and black puffy jacket smiling in front of a graffiti-covered wall.

In recent years, the loss of her older son Jacob profoundly changed both her life and her art. Through grief came a heightened awareness of impermanence, beauty, and the importance of truly seeing one another. Much of her work now serves as both observation and remembrance - an attempt to preserve emotion, light, and human connection in tangible form.

Working primarily in graphite, charcoal, pastel and color pencil, Jenny creates expressive portraiture and narrative artwork rooted in authenticity and emotional truth. Whether capturing the spirit of a loved one, the quiet dignity of aging, or the unspoken stories carried in a face, her work seems to honor the humanity shared between artist, subject, and viewer.

Jenny Loehr is a contemporary artist based in Austin, Texas whose work explores humanity, memory, connection and the quiet emotional moments that shape our lives.

Raised in Northern California beside the Pacific Ocean and surrounded by beautiful redwood trees Jenny developed an early appreciation for both natural beauty and human expression. A lifelong traveler, she draws inspiration from the people, cultures, and fleeting moments encountered along the way - from the small cafes in Europe to everyday life closer to home. These experiences continue to influence the emotion, atmosphere, and storytelling found throughout her work.

Before pursuing art professionally, Jenny spent more than four decades in healthcare as a speech-language pathologist and healthcare executive. Her career placed her alongside people during some of life’s most vulnerable and transformative moments, deepening her understanding of resilience, identity, aging, loss and connection. That perspective remains at the heart of her artistic voice

Jenny spent a decade teaching yoga, an experience that shaped her appreciation for stillness, mindfulness, movement and the relationship between body and emotion. Elements of reflection, balance, and emotional presence often emerge in her portraits and figurative work.

Commissions

Send photographs and share a little about your subject.

Questions I often ask:

  • What makes this person special?

  • What do you love most about your pet?

  • Is this a memorial piece?

  • What memories or emotions do you hope the artwork conveys?

The more I know, the more meaningful the final piece becomes.

Creation

I begin the artwork and provide progress updates along the way.

Let’s create something beautiful together

Some of the most meaningful pieces I create begin with a conversation.

Whether you are honoring a beloved pet, celebrating a family member, preserving a cherished memory, or creating a one of a kind gift, I work closely with each client to create artwork that captures both likeness and spirit.

My goal is not simply to reproduce a photograph, but to tell a story through color, light, and emotion.

What I Create

  • People Portraits

  • Pet Portraits

  • Family Portraits

  • Memorial and Tribute Artwork

  • Children and Grandchildren

  • Senior Portraits

  • Custom Fine Art inspired by your Story

  • House and Property Portraits

A detailed pencil sketch of a woman with glasses, partially finished, showing her face in profile with well-defined features and hair.

The Process: Tell Me Your Story

A pencil sketch of a woman wearing glasses, with long hair, lipstick, and polka dot clothing.
A cozy art studio with wooden flooring, featuring a wooden easel near a window, a desk with art supplies, paintings of older women on the desk, framed artwork on the wall, a sign that reads 'Make Art Not War,' and various art-themed decorations. Daylight filters through the windows, illuminating the space.
Process of creating a portrait, showing a printed black-and-white photo of an elderly woman with glasses and long hair, a sketched outline of the same woman's face, and a partially completed artistic drawing of her.

Delivery

Your finished artwork is carefully packaged and shipped or delivered.