JANE O'HARA

commissioned portraits

Are you ready to have an original O'Hara painting of your animal companion?

You have made a wise decision! I just so happen to LOVE animals and with conversation, emails, photos and if possible, a meeting, I can get to know your friend enough to come up with some great ideas to catch the essence of your fur covered pal.

Please take a look at the commissions section of my 'gallery' section, and there you can see the many animal paintings I have done, and see some of the previous commissions I have completed. As you'll see I approach each painting in its own unique way. These ideas are arrived at by getting from you and your animal those personality qualities that characterize them best.

If you are interested in seeing some of my giclee prints for sale, click here.

SIMPLE PAINLESS STEPS:

1. Email me: or call: 617-859-4862
2. We'll talk and arrange a meeting if possible, where I can get from you your favorite pictures, and I can take a bunch of new ones. Sometimes it is not possible to meet your pal, maybe due to distance, if fluff has moved on to greener pastures, or maybe this is a surprise gift! In this case photos and communication can work wonders to inform me to proceed with your portrait (all photos will be returned when portrait is complete).
3. The concept of your portrait... you may want a very straightforward portrait, or you may be curious to let me come up with my vision. This is up to you. With some past commissions clients have wanted to be surprised, some want to see sketches of ideas, and you may have ideas for color, pose, etc. All this can be arrived at through good communication.

   When you supply me with photos you may say, I love the way his ears are here, or the way her head is cocked there. The more reference material, the better. Good light in photos is important especially if I cannot meet your furball.

4. What size do you want? This can be something you are quite sure of, or after step (3) I can suggest some ideas I have where size and shape may play a part.
5. A 50% deposit is required to get started, payable with paypal or check. My pricelist may be used as a guideline, but prices will vary. Some portraits may be painted as a triptych, using unusual shapes, or intricate backdrops. No surprises, price will be agreed on before beginning.

   If you would like to send a deposit using PayPal, click the "Buy Now" button below.
6. Timing — let me know your hopes and dreams for a completion date and I will try to accommodate. Generally a couple of months lead time is desirable.
7. When your painting is complete, I will email a picture, and if tails are a'waggin, your painting will be sent or delivered.

PRICE RANGE FOR ANIMAL PAINTINGS

These prices are very general guidelines. One way to approach this is to present me with your monetary limits and I can design and think within those boundaries. Something great can be accomplished in your price range!

Size	Price
3" x 5"	$600
16" x 20"	$1500
24" x 30"	$2800
36" x 48"	$5000