

Custom Pet Portraits
Tara creates custom oil paintings on stretched canvas, designed from a photo of your beloved pet. These unique, contemporary original paintings capture the heart and soul of your pet. They make precious keepsakes and gifts.
Rates
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$50 for 8"x 8"
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$85 for 8"x 10"
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$175 for 16" x 20"
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$250 for 18"x 24"
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(Additional sizes and pricing available upon request)
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Pick up at Monroeville studio location by appointment
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Please allow 6-8 weeks for completion
Reviews
“Over the past few years, I have commissioned Tara to do 4 dog portraits, 3 were gifts and 1 was for me. Tara manages to capture their personalities in such a unique and beautiful way, it brings tears to your eyes.”
-Peggy Murphy, artist, Canada
"Tara, thank you so much for the amazing (and quick) job you did painting our family dogs. You did such a beautiful job and we couldn't get over how you not only captured Maggie and Cooper's appearances, but their personalities as well. You are a master!" -Vanessa Butler, graphic designer, OH
"When we look at the portraits they bring a warm smile to our faces as we remember Snowy and Dewey. Tara really captured the spirit of them in her art work."-Brian Sommers, Pittsburgh, PA
“I do not know how to thank you for such a precious gift… of the portrait painting of our Sweet Pea. I will treasure this more than you know. Those gifts that are from the soul and heart of an artist are so special. You caught Sweet Pea’s soul. I see it in the eyes. What a talent you have to be able to achieve this…”
-Nanette Mancuso, musician/educator, Pittsburgh, PA
"When my dog Sophia moved on from this world, she took a huge part of soul with her and left me broken-hearted. Tara painted a portrait that was able to capture not only Sophia's loyal and loving gaze but also her unique and remarkable spirit. I attribute this to Tara's deep love of animals and her ability to immediately connect with her clients. It's as though she channeled all of the love Sophia and I had for each other, using her brush as the tool to make it flow from within and onto the canvas. Each morning I'm now greeted by a beautiful painting with familiar eyes looking back at me that say..."I'll always be here protect you and love you." -Angela Abadilla, Arts Educator, Pittsburgh PA
"Tara's paintings of two of my cat companions are so special. I love the whimsical nature of the art and having something so personalized. My kitty Patches passed away since the painting was done, so now it takes on a new level of meaningfulness." -Heather Costello, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh PA
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Completed Portrait Paintings
Paintings can be created in more of an "illustrational" style.
Double pet portrait painted with melted crayon on wooden frame
Ink drawing on archival paper
Ink drawing on archival paper