Jennifer Orzolek was born in New Milford, CT. From a very young age, Orzolek knew she wanted to be an artist. After studying in the “purist” method for ten years, Orzolek attended the Maryland Institute College of Art. Majoring in General Fine Arts, Orzolek studied drawing, painting, and digital photography. After graduating Cum Laude, Orzolek was unsure what to do next. She decided to combine her two greatest loves, art and dogs. “Pet Portraits by Jen Orzolek” was founded in 2010 and has been a rewarding and successful venture for Orzolek. Orzolek has three dogs: Casey, Scrappy and Lucy. None of them are trained.