Born and raised in San Francisco, California, I decided to follow the artistic calling in my heart at age 16. (An inspiring exhibit of Vincent Van Gogh's work at the de Young Museum was the clincher.) I loved working in oil paints from the start, and still paint in oils almost exclusively -- making visible a variety of subject matter.

My given name is Darlene Pucillo, but I sign my paintings "puci".

My husband and I now live in Spokane, Washington (USA), my son not too far away.
I welcome inquiries and comments: puci@intergate.com

The painting "AFTER I ERASE MY REPREHENSIBLE PAST, I'M GOLDEN BABY!" (go to "Sneak Peeks" page) won a prize at the All Media Juried Show at the Chase Gallery, Spokane Washington during the August, 2009 exhibit.

Currently showing at beautiful Twisp Cafe (509-474-9146) are selected paintings from my "a Painting a Day" seriess, "Pet Portraits in Oils by puci" series, as well as smaller paintings from the "Portals" series.

Check out my Etsy Store featuring "Pet Portraits in Oils by puci"
Check out my other Etsy Store featuring "a Painting a Day"
You may also find puci on facebook
Buzz with puci on her new (and still-in-progress) blog

 

Links:
Danielle Boudet contemporary & original works of art
Leslie Thayagarajan: previewing his latest film "Magic Verite"
Duane Keiser Studios
Kristi Lloyd Photography
Isis Originals (photography and more)