Selected 8x8" Oil Portraits: CLICK ON TOP ROW TO VIEW CLOSE-UPS

Selected 8x10" Oil Portraits

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@intergate.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 with good resolution at a large size.
     * (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.)

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 with as many pets --and people-- as you like)
      8x8"   ($85 one pet)
      8x10"  ($105 one pet, $125 two pets, $145 three pets) > or $20 per each extra pet (3 pets max for this size)
     10x12" ($140 one pet, $170 two pets, $200 three pets) > or $30 per each extra pet (ie:5 pets = $260)
     12x16" ($175 one pet, $210 two pets, $245 three pets) > or $35 per each extra pet (ie:5 pets = $315)
     16x20" ($210 one pet, $255 two pets, $300 three pets) > or $45 per each extra pet (ie:5 pets = $390)
     18x24" ($245 one pet, $295 two pets, $345 three pets) > or $50 per each extra pet (ie:5 pets = $445)
     Pet With Person ($125 for 8x8", $145 for 8x10", $210 for 10x12", $245 for 12x16", $310 for 16x20"

Q  I'd like my painting to last a long time.
SA I'm on that
LA Your finished portrait will be painted on prepared fabric (stretched) on a wooden board and stapled to the back of the board.
     I use a varnish-type medium before the painting process begins and again after the painting is finished (as a protective coating
     as well as to provide an even sheen on the dried oil paints).

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 framed.

     
   sample of back of painting        sample of side of painting            sample back of painting
         (without backing)                                                                         (with backing)

Q  How much will shipping cost?
SA About $12.00 to $15.00
LA The 8x8" packaged painting will cost $4.95– $8.70 to send Priority Mail within the U.S., plus $5.50 handling fee.
     The 8x10" packaged painting will cost $5.50 – $11.95 to send Priority Mail within the U.S., plus $5.50 handling fee.
     International customers will pay more in shipping but the same $5.50 handling fee.
     (Locals may pick up the painting in person and eliminate these fees.)

Q  How do I pay you?
SA See LA
LA PayPal, personal check, money order and cash accepted. Thanks.

From Photo to Pre Painting Composition to Oil Painting

puci GIFT CERTIFICATES
Give the gift of a puci Pet Portrait! Here's how:
1. let me know the size of the painting you'd prefer (most popular sizes are 8x8" and 8x10")
3. receive the certificate in the mail or print it out yourself on your own computer
4. you pay (price of painting plus shipping/handling fees) when the painting is finished

puci Customer Feedback
	"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)
"Hi Darlene, I just opened my package and I can't tell you how much I love them!!!!!!! I am so impressed, you are so very talented.   Both my kids are going to love their paintings..." ~Lee Parham (portraits of Brutus, Emma & Maggie and Fredi)

 

 

 

 

 

"perfect this is perfect thanks so much."
"You have an artistic touch that brings the pets alive"
"HI.... What a wonderful service you offer."
"...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."
"... you transcend to a level that actually seems to capture the soul and essence of the animal."
"You are a delight to work with and I appreciate your prompt response to my emails". 
"You do truly beautiful work, and I will recommend you to all my family and friends... Once again I can't thank you enough."
"I LOOOOOVE IT!"
"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."
"Again, I am really impressed with your work. I will highly recommend you to anyone who will listen.Thank you SO much."
"... 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!!"
"You came highly recommended..."
"It is going to be a great mother's day present my mom will cherish forever!"

Links:
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
Ecologically aware pet products
Kristi Lloyd Photography photographs pets too
The Pet Boutique

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 main website
puci's Etsy store
puci's Facebook Page
puci and husband: featured newspaper article 4-16-09


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(aka: puci)