Featured Artist Andi Jompole

Photographer Andi Jompole puts a creative twist on pet portraits, turning them into conversation pieces. Visit her website to see more of her work.

 

 

Reimagined Paw Prints was born out of decades of experience designing in the fashion, home furnishings, and giftware industries—and the deep love I shared with my little Havapoo, Moxie, during our 17 year, 3 month, and 1 day journey. Early exposure to the art world, beginning with toddler classes at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, led to a lifelong passion for design and visual storytelling.

 

 

When I lost Moxie—six months after his feline sister, Precious—their absence had a profound impact. I miss them deeply, and needing to be around animals, I began working part time with a pet care company. Shortly after, I launched my own in-home overnight pet-sitting service, which I still do while pursuing my design work.

 

 

Fortunate to have delightful furry clients, the connection, grounded in constant companionship, continues to help with my grief and healing in ways I hadn’t expected, slowly leading to what would become Reimagined Paw Prints.

 

 

I’m not sure exactly when the idea came to apply a previous design concept I developed to some of the pet photos I send my clients while they are away. With permission, I began experimenting—using intentional cropping, mirroring, and a little magic to create unique background patterns that reimagine each animal’s presence in a more artistic and heartfelt way.

 

 

While I began with themed collections designed to appeal to animal art lovers and pet parents alike, I also offer commissioned pieces celebrating beloved pets—for individuals and work environments.

 

 

Recently, I started to take the work further—creating coordinating patterns from details within original images, designing with versatility for licensing and product collections. As a conceptual thinker, these pattern-based collections reflect my design-driven process, combining photography and abstraction to create distinctive decorative motifs.

 

 

Inspired by Moxie, this work is both a tribute and creative legacy. A portion of all work will benefit animal rescue organizations and other non-profits. It’s a way to share what I see, feel, and create—with others who understand the deep bond we have with the animals we love.

 

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