Barbara J Demers

Commissions

A painting of the one you love.

I take a small number of commissions a year so I can stay present on each one. Send me a note about your animal and I'll write back personally within a few days.

Open for inquiries — no waitlist right now.
  1. 01

    Send me their photos

    Three or four favourites and a note about what you want to remember.

  2. 02

    We talk personality

    A short call so I can hear the story and learn the small specific things.

  3. 03

    Oil on linen

    Built up in glazes over a warm underpainting. Progress photos along the way.

  4. 04

    Shipped from the studio

    Packed by hand, insured, on its way within 4–6 weeks.

Start the conversation

Tell me about your animal.

The more you can tell me about who they are, the better the first conversation goes. No pressure to know your size or budget yet — we’ll work that out together.

I read every inquiry myself. No automated responses.

Common questions

The things people most often ask before reaching out.

Anything else? Mention it in your note and I’ll answer when I write back.

  • Typically 4–6 weeks from when reference photos are approved. Holiday season (October onward) fills up early, so reach out by August if you want a December delivery.