FAQs

Every piece begins as an original hand-painted work on canvas. Once an original sells, we offer gallery-quality prints and canvas reproductions in a range of sizes.

Yes! Custom pet, family and celebrity portraits are one of Ocean's most popular offerings. Send us a clear photo and we'll paint it in his signature impressionistic style.

Most commissions are completed within 6 to 8 weeks depending on size and the current queue. We'll give you a timeline before you commit.

Every piece is carefully packed, insured, and shipped worldwide. Paper prints ship flat, rolled canvas prints ship in a protective tube, and stretched canvas prints ship boxed. Within the United States, shipping is a flat $12, and orders of $100 or more ship free. International orders are calculated at checkout based on the carrier's live rate.

If the original is gone, we can almost always produce a print or canvas of it. Just reach out and we'll let you know your options.

We do not offer refunds, but every eligible Ocean Clark artwork is backed by our 100% Lifetime Guarantee. You can exchange a piece for another Ocean Clark work at any time, subject to a 30% exchange fee plus any price difference and shipping. If your artwork arrives damaged, we will exchange it at no cost when reported within 30 days. Custom commissions and personalized artwork are final sale.

Custom pet portrait pricing depends on the size and complexity of the piece and is worked out directly with Ocean once he sees your photo and idea. Every commission is painted as an original on canvas. A 50 percent deposit begins the work, with the balance and shipping due once you approve the finished painting.

You can buy original New Orleans art directly from Ocean Clark Gallery at oceanclark.com, or in person at the gallery at 730 Royal Street in the French Quarter. Ocean has painted New Orleans animals, musicians, and custom portraits full time since 1997. Originals, canvas prints, and paper prints are all available and ship worldwide.

Yes. Ocean Clark Gallery ships worldwide. Within the United States, shipping is a flat 12 dollars, and orders of 100 dollars or more ship free. International orders are calculated at checkout based on the live carrier rate.

Ocean can paint any pet, including dogs of every breed, cats, and more unusual companions. He also paints people, families, and celebrities. Send a clear photo along with any idea you have in mind, and Ocean will capture your pet's personality in his bold, impressionistic New Orleans style.