Prices are extremely reasonable for an original oil painting of this quality: $75 for an 8x8" or $95 for an 8x10" oil on fabric on 3/4" board.
Inquiries and/or an assessment of your pet's photo (for a custom painting) welcomed: puci@intergate.com

10% of Nov '08 pet portrait commissions to be donated to DoveLewis: http://dovelewis.org/supportUs/Special_Offers.aspx
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Selected 8x8" Oil Portraits: CLICK ON TOP ROW TO VIEW CLOSE-UPS

Selected 8x10" Oil Portraits: CLICK ON TOP ROW TO VIEW CLOSE-UPS

The Scoop (the long/LA and short/SA of it):
Q  How do I get my photo to you?
SA However
LA Several ways:
     1. via email: you may send your digital photo(s) to my email address (not moe than 1mb per email please.)
     2. via snail mail: you may send 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
     * (A good photo will have good contrast of the pet, he or she will be sharp, and ideally at close range. No red eye, please!)

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"?
SA Absolutely
LA I also provide an 8x10" oil painting for $95, as well as larger sizes

     click for sample prices

Q  Can I have more than one pet in the same painting?
SA The more the merrier
LA The price for a double portrait is $95 for an 8x8" or 8x10" (recommended size or larger.)

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
         (without backing)

Q  What if I want something extra?
SA Time is money

LA Click for info

Q  How much will shipping cost?
SA About $12.00
LA The 8x8" packaged painting will cost $4.90 – $7.50 to send Priority Mail within the U.S., plus $4.50 handling fee.
     The 8x10" packaged painting will cost $5.70 – $10.55 to send Priority Mail within the U.S., plus $4.50 handling fee.
     International customers will pay more in shipping but the same $4.50 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 and cash accepted. Thanks.

From Photo to Preliminary Composition to Oil Painting

Puci Prize:
Would you like to give the gift of a Puci Pet Portrait, but aren't sure which pet or pose the recipient would like best?
     GIFT CERTIFICATES NOW AVAILABLE!
Here's how to order:
1. let me know the size of the painting (most popular sizes are 8x8" @ $75 and 8x10" @ $95)
2. purchase the certificate using PayPal, cash or personal check (shipping and handling costs are extra and may be paid upon mailing)
3. receive the certificate in the mail or print it out yourself on your own computer

     click for sample certificate

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Puci Postscripts
"I know she will be so pleased... lucky her to have another pucillo original."
"You have an artistic touch that brings the pets alive"
"Wow, nice, looks great! Thanks. I'm sending this to my friends who have dogs! You do a great job!"
"People are crazy about the pets."
"HI.... What a wonderful service you offer."
"...Do you capture personality, or what???? Every painting - personality PLUS."
"perfect this is perfect thanks so much."
"Just wanted to thank you again for the lovely portrait...(he) will love it this Christmas."
"I wanted you to know that it feels wonderful to offer someone your art! i know it is an expression that will touch her deeply
  and continue to do so for years to come..."
"... 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". 
"I love it and I can't wait until I come and get it."
"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."
"Puci, Buckley's portrait arrived today.  It is wonderful.  My husband took one look and said "that's him!".  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!!"
"My Dad will love it!"
"You came highly recommended..."
"That looks AWESOME."
"It is gorgeous! Thank you so much! I can't tell you how much our clients are going to love this."
"This is so beautiful! I almost got teary eyed when I saw it! I can't believe how much it clearly resemble our Jackie boy."
"It is going to be a great mother's day present my mom will cherish forever!"
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