Hi! I'm puci and pet portraiture is my thing...
| Puci
is looking forward to working with you to capture the essence
of your beloved pet in oil paints; from your photos. |
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| Sample 8x8" custom Oil Portraits ***** great size for a portrait close-In ***** CLICK TO ENLARGE (SOME IMAGES) | |||
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Thinking
about a size you don't see listed? ** please keep in
mind that and... |
| Sample 8x10" custom Oil Portraits ***** add a hint of a background scene, props, toys, etc ***** CLICK TO ENLARGE (SOME IMAGES) | ||||
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| Sample 10x12"s custom Oil Portraits ***** one step up from the 8x10" size allows more space for a specific background ***** CLICK TO ENLARGE (SOME IMAGES) |
   
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| Sample 12x12"s ***** a terrific size in the square format that works well with other 12x12"s groupings on your wall ***** CLICK TO ENLARGE (SOME IMAGES) |
  
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| Sample 12x16"s *****.just a good-lookin' size ***** CLICK TO ENLARGE (SOME IMAGES) |
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| Sample 16x20"s ****** one of many traditional sizes for portraiture as well as a standard frame size ****** CLICK TO ENLARGE (SOME IMAGES) |
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| Sample Pets-with-Persons (various sizes) ***** capture in oil paints that most special loving bond/bring your own childhood memories to life ***** CLICK TO ENLARGE (SOME IMAGES) |
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| Sample doubles & triples (various sizes) ***** larger sizes accommodate 3 or more Pets-in-One-Painting ***** CLICK TO ENLARGE (SOME IMAGES) |
 
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| Sample 18x24"s and Larger ***** where your imagination has no limits ***** CLICK TO ENLARGE (SOME IMAGES) |
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The
Scoop (the long/LA and short/SA of it):
Q How do I get my photos to
you?
SA However
LA Several ways:
1. via email: you may send your digital
photo(s) to my email address: puci@puciart.com
2. via snail mail: you may send originals
or a color copy of your photo(s) to my postal address
3. via internet: I can take a screenshot
of your photo(s) from the internet if you have it posted somewhere and
if the photo(s) are a large file size with good resolution
* (A good photo will be a
large file size, have good contrast of the pet, will be sharp, and will
ideally be at close range. See visual examples below.)
Q How
long does it take?
SA 2-3 weeks
LA Say I receive your photo on a Monday; I work
out the basic composition by the following Monday. With your OK, I
paint the portrait during the second week. While the oil paints
are drying, you provide payment if your portrait
is to be shipped (locals may pay me at pick up) and I mail the painting
by the end of the third week.
Q May
I order a size larger than 8x8" or more than one pet in the same
painting?
SA Absolutely and... the more the merrier
LA Here are some sample size/price options (but puci
can paint any size you like)
Q Your prices seem pretty low (especially
for a custom OIL painting). Why?
SA Yep; it's a win/win
LA A painting can take lots of time when I rework the composition
after I've already begun putting paint to canvas. When I create
the pre painting composition using your digital
photos
and the magic of Adobe Photoshop, I get everything just right, and then
print this out on special paper that becomes part of the weave of the
prepared cotton or linen I paint on.
This method
allows me to paint more freely and quickly, focusing on color, tone,
brushwork and the essence of my subject matter rather than fussing with
the details of composition.
Also,
you're purchasing directly from the artist, and the painting price does
not reflect the usual 30-50% gallery fees.
Q Should
I expect any extra charges?
SA Maybe; but NEVER any surprise charges; we'll always discuss
it first. (This here's a class act.)
LA Puci is happy to accomodate
requests for a simple background and/or "prop" (such as a
beloved toy) at no extra charge when customer photos are provided.
However,
some situations will incur an additional 20% of the price of the painting,
such as:
-- requests
for a specific and/or significant background
when proper customer photos are not provided
-- the
need for puci to fill-in incomplete customer photos (such as missing
body parts)
-- fixing
poor photo resolution of your photos by incorporating puci's own reference
photos
-- significant
changes to a successful finished painting (especially when requests
are made AFTER you've OK'ed the pre-painting composition)
Q How
much will shipping cost?
SA Not too much
LA Anywhere from
$10.95 to about $35.00 in the U.S. via United
States Postal Service
My handling fee is
an extra $5.50 (which includes the cost of delivery confirmation.) Optional
insurance is on you.
(Locals may pick up the painting in person
and eliminate all
these fees)
Q How
do I pay you?
SA Hopefully with a smile
LA PayPal, personal check, cashier's
check, money order, credit card (via PayPal without a PayPal account)
and cash accepted; Thanks.
Q When
do I pay you?
SA When you smile
LA I don't expect final payment until
AFTER you've seen photos of the finished oil painting. Paintings $300
or more will require a 20% deposit; Thanks.
Q I'd
like my painting to last a long time.
SA I'm on that
LA Your finished oil portrait will be painted on prepared cotton
fabric or linen (stretched) on a wooden board and stapled to the back
of the board.
I use a varnish-type medium after the painting
is finished (as a protective coating as well as to provide an even sheen
on the dried oil paints.)
Oil paints are rich in color and resilient
to time and to the elements.
Q Can
I frame the painting myself?
SA Sure
LA The painting will be ready to hang as is (with the sides
painted) or you may frame it just as a painting on stretcher bars is
frame
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| sample
of back of painting (without backing) |
sample
of side of painting 3/4" thick |
sample
back of painting ( with backing) |
ready to pack for shipping |
Q I
can't get a good photo of Rex. What should I do?
SA Bribery might help
LA If all else fails, just send me what you've got and we'll
go from there. I'll probably compensate by going with a more abstract
brushwork, vibrant color scheme, and/or surrounding
the pet
with lots of background space. Following are some examples of good customer
photos:
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Photo(s) to Pre-Painting-Composition to Finished-Oil-Painting
puci says, "Please give me a good photo to work from; I'm no miracle-worker you know..." |
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| puci Customer Feedback (real names by permission) |
 "We
LOVE it!!!! Thank you so much!!" ~Joe & Christine Bramuchi
(Ruby's portrait) |
 "We
were so excited and happy to get it! I sat right down and wrote
a long note to you with tears all over it!... I feel you can almost
see her little soul in her eyes". ~Diane Solomon (portrait of Olivia) |
 "The
painting you did of Codi is absolutely gorgeous in person!! In fact,
I may have to keep it for myself and get another done for mom."
~Julie Jackson (portrait of Codi) |
 "It's
gorgeous! Thank you so much! I can't tell you how much our clients
are going to love this." ~Christie
Shepard (Quincy's portrait) |
     "My
family, as predicted, absolutely lost their minds over your paintings.
My mom actually cried, LOL. Oh, moms ;)" ~Leanna Trunzo (portraits of Caesar, Chester, Chloe, Lenny and Louie) |
 "We
just received the Zue painting! ... We are blessed to have
your work on our wall!" ~Kerry
Andrews (portrait of Zue Zue) |
 "Darlene!!!!
I just received Dante's portrait .. and I was in tears!! The eyes
say it all.. you captured Dante's eyes so beautifully .... I just
keep looking at them in
the painting then
back to Dante in real life! Really wonderful ... and I cannot thank
you enough. You truly are a gifted artist!" ~Tiffany
Wilson (Dante's portrait) |
"I LOOOOOVE IT!""perfect
this is perfect thanks so much."
"...Do you capture personality, or what???? Every painting - personality
PLUS."
"Just wanted to thank you again for the lovely portrait...(he)
will love it this Christmas."
"It arrrived today and all I can really say is WOW, the work you
did is just absolutely amazing. I'm floored..."
"The painting arrived yesterday. It is awesome! ...it made
him cry! He loves it."
"... It really captured his look and his spirit. Thank
you so much, we really love it."
"thanks you soooo much my sweet man will love it!"
"we just got it. I absolutely love it."
"That is awesome!!! Thank you so much!!"
"It is going to be a great mother's day present my mom will cherish
forever!"
Links:
Shakti
Space Designs
The Daily Bark
The Daily Meow
Nepal
Street Animal Rescue (yes: Nepal, the country)
Horse
Harbor Foundation (Sancturary)
Dog Cast Radio
Iron
Mutt Coffee
Service
Dogs for Victims of Assault
Humane
Society of Oregon
Nanny
911 For Dogs training and behavior modification
Homemade
toys for your Feathered Friends
tips
on taking good photos of your pets
tips
on taking photos of camera-shy pets
Ecologically
aware pet products
Kristi
Lloyd Photography photographs pets too
The Pet Boutique
Dogsters, for the love of dog blog
The
Cat's Meow blog
http://threebluepenguins.blogspot.com/2007/09/GIFT.html
http://threebluepenguins.blogspot.com/2007/11/KITTER'S
PORTRAIT.html
http://cleansince1988.blogspot.com/search?q=puci
http://brindleboy2009.blogspot.com/
puci's
interview by Catster's Karen Nicoles 7-6-09
puci's
main website
images and content
© Darlene Pucillo 2012
(aka: puci)