Ciana Pullen
Fine Art
Portraiture
In addition to my other work I gladly accept commissions for portraits of people, pets, homes, and anything else you might think of! I am located in Charleston, SC., but if you would like to arrange a portrait long-distance simply send me a digital image and I will mail you the finished product. I also create portraits from photos at TurnIntoArt.com. Please contact me for prices, styles and options. I also do portrait sketches, murals and silhouettes
around town in Charleston, as well as for events such as weddings,
festivals and historical events. I sketch portraits every Saturday and Sunday at 86 Market Arts Gallery, Charleston, SC., from 1-5:30pm and every Saturday at the Farmer's Market in Marion Square from 8am-2pm; just stop by.
How it works:
I can work from a photograph or from life (I draw or paint the subject in person) or a combination of both. Before beginning I will discuss with you what kind of style and colors you are interested in, what materials (such as canvas or paper, watercolor or oil paint), the size and the deadline. Based on that we will draw up a short, simple contract stating a final price and I will begin. Half of the price is due at the time of the contract; the rest is due upon receipt of the portrait. I accept either check or cash in person, or PayPal.
If you come in to 86 Market Arts Gallery or the Farmer's Market, on the other hand, I'll be there doing 11x14" sketches in brown charcoal that take 25-30 minutes for one person and 40-50 minutes for two people together in one portrait. One person (or pet) is $30 and two together are $50. At the Gallery you can get it framed, matted, and behind glass for an additional $40. I accept cash or check. You can sit for a portrait, drop off a photo, or even leave me with a photo on a digital device if the image is clear enough. To keep the drawing from smearing after you get it home either place it behind glass or spray it with spray-fixative, which is available from any art store. Very many of my subjects are kids and pets, so keep in mind that they don't have to sit perfectly still to get a great portrait!
Please contact me at cianabelle@gmail.com, or 202-271-0199.
How it works:
I can work from a photograph or from life (I draw or paint the subject in person) or a combination of both. Before beginning I will discuss with you what kind of style and colors you are interested in, what materials (such as canvas or paper, watercolor or oil paint), the size and the deadline. Based on that we will draw up a short, simple contract stating a final price and I will begin. Half of the price is due at the time of the contract; the rest is due upon receipt of the portrait. I accept either check or cash in person, or PayPal.
If you come in to 86 Market Arts Gallery or the Farmer's Market, on the other hand, I'll be there doing 11x14" sketches in brown charcoal that take 25-30 minutes for one person and 40-50 minutes for two people together in one portrait. One person (or pet) is $30 and two together are $50. At the Gallery you can get it framed, matted, and behind glass for an additional $40. I accept cash or check. You can sit for a portrait, drop off a photo, or even leave me with a photo on a digital device if the image is clear enough. To keep the drawing from smearing after you get it home either place it behind glass or spray it with spray-fixative, which is available from any art store. Very many of my subjects are kids and pets, so keep in mind that they don't have to sit perfectly still to get a great portrait!
Please contact me at cianabelle@gmail.com, or 202-271-0199.
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Conte Pencil on Paper. 11" x 14". 2009. Sketched from life in about 20 minutes. A similar portrait costs $30-50. |
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Oil on Canvas, 24" x 30." 2005. This piece was painted from a photograph and a different background was added. It took a total of around 35-40 hours to complete(around 5 days) and a similar portrait would cost approximately $350-600, depending on time, materials, and other factors. |
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Detail of portrait above. |
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Graphite on paper, 18" x 24." 2006. This was completed from a photograph. . It took around 5-6 hours and a similar portrait would cost about $100-150. Available for purchase. Please contact artist. |
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Detail, watercolor on paper. Section shown 12" x 24." 2006. This was painted from a photograph and took longer to comlete since it was quite detailed. The entire piece (28" x 28") took around 30-40 hours to complete, about same time as an oil portrait. A similar portrait would cost about $350-$500. |
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Acrylic on paper, 22" x 30." 2008. This portrait is painted from a photograph and I have included it to demonstrate the process. The photo below is a great example of the light and shadow areas that make for a descriptive painting. Because of the size, medium and time spent a similar portrait would be about $500-900. |
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Actual photograph used for the portrait above. |
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Conte pencil on paper, 11" x 14." 2009. Portrait sketch from photograph. |
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Drawn from imagination and memory, conte on paper, 11" x 14." 2008. |
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From a photograph. Conte on paper, 11" x 14." 2008. |
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From a photograph. Conte on paper, 11" x 14." 2008. |
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Conte pencil on paper, 11" x 14." 2009. Portrait sketch from photograph. |
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Conte pencil on paper, 11" x 14." 2009. Portrait sketch from life. |
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Conte pencil on paper, 11" x 14." 2009. Portrait sketch from photograph. |
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Conte pencil on paper, 11" x 14." 2009. Portrait sketch from life. I do pet portraits as well as people; I can work from a photo or from life (at Farmer's Market location only) as long as the pet is somewhat still for 15-25 minutes. Priced the same as people-portraits. |
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Drawn from a photo on my camera-phone while the customers wandered around the Farmer's Market. Conte on paper, 11" x 14." 2009. |
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Drawn from a photograph. Conte on paper, 11" x 14." 2009. |
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Watercolor on paper, 18" x 24." 2006. This watercolor sketch was completed from life, not a photograph. The sitter did what he loved best-- fiddling around on the computer-- while I painted this. It took around 2-3 hours and a similar portrait would cost about $100-150. |
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Self portrait in progress, painted from life. Oil on canvas, 18" x 24." 2003- |
