Veronica Purpura
From her earliest years growing up in Southern California, Veronica knew she was an artist. She earned a BFA (Bachelors in Fine Arts) from California State University in Fullerton and has continued learning energetically. Primarily an oil painter, Veronica has recently taken up sculpture.
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Veronica’s wide-ranging interests shape her art. An enthusiastic fan of Japanese Anime, she has also studied fantasy and mythology. These influences are evident in imaginative paintings and sculptures rendered in a near-photo-realistic style. A certified gemologist, Veronica is inspired by the magnificent colors and shapes of gems and minerals, particularly opals. Her fantasy characters are always adorned with magnificent jewelry.
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Passionate about animals, Veronica frequents the San Diego Zoo to practice sketching, take reference photos for her animal paintings, and satisfy her need for cuteness. Recently her art has focused on portraits of humans and animals – in any combination!
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Exhibitions, Competitions, and Patronage:
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Eugenia “Genie” Love Memorial Arts Scholarship
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First Place for one of her earliest sculptures – 2016 Orange County Fair
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Three paintings accepted – 2017 Orange County Fair
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Patron of Annual Art Supply Donation for the Anaheim Union High School District since 2007
14" x 11" photo (black frame) of a monarch caterpillar eating a leaf. Taken at San Diego Zoo. Printed and featured for the 2021 OC Fair. Available for purchase on PMM website, Etsy or in person at PMM attending events. Measures, with frame, 17" x 14" x 0.75". Weighs 1 lb. and 8.75 oz. $150.
Photo print of a spectacled owl taken during a trip to the Santa Ana Zoo. Available for purchase on PMM website, Etsy or in person at PMM attending events. Print has black, wood frame. Measures, with frame, 21" x 15" x 0.5". Weighs around 3 lb. and 7.75 oz. $150.
A 12" x 6" primed board with oil painting. Light teal background of four baby chicks (each a different color) on a straw ground. Each chick was from photos I took during a city fair and digitally added to make the composite reference image. Oils on raised wood board. Custom black wood frame. Featured in 2021 OC Fair. Available for purchase on PMM website, Etsy or in person at PMM attending events. Weighs with frame 1 lb., and 8 & 1/2 oz. Measures 13.5" x 10" x 1.25". $175.
Oil painting of social media cat, Lil Bub (with permission). Oils on raised wooden board. Painting with custom black, wood frame. Available for purchase on PMM website, Etsy or in person at PMM attending events. Measures 11.74" x 9.75" x 1 & 1/8". Weighs 1 lb., 13 & 3/8 oz. $450.
8"x 8" oil painting of an up-close snow leopard. All color removed except for the eyes. Black and white with icy blue eyes. Oils on raised wooden board with custom, black wood frame. Available for purchase on PMM website, Etsy or in person at PMM attending events. Weighs 1 lb., 7 & 7/8 oz. Measures 9.75" x 9.75" x 1.25 ". Featured in the 2021 OC Fair. $300.
9" x 11" oil painting of a while tiger. Background and color removed except for the eyes. Background blank. Black and white with blue eyes. Oils on raised wood board. No frame. Available for purchase on PMM website, Etsy or in person at PMM attending events. Weighs 1 lb., 3 & 1/8 oz. Measures 11" x 14". $300
#2 small, 12-sided quartz with hand carved numbers to make a D12 Quartz Die Pendant. Leather, adjustable drawstring necklace (can be exchanged). Available for purchase on PMM website, Etsy or in person at PMM attending events. Weighs 8 gr. and measures around 0.63" dia. $20.
#1 small, 12-sided quartz with hand carved numbers to make a D12 Quartz Die Pendant. Leather, adjustable drawstring necklace (can be exchanged). Available for purchase on PMM website, Etsy or in person at PMM attending events. Weighs 8 gr. and measures around 0.63" dia. $20.
#2 medium sized, 12-sided shaped quartz with hand-carved numbers to create a quartz D12 from D&D. Available for purchase on PMM website, Etsy or in person at PMM attending events. Weighs 35 gr. Measures 1.07" Dia. $45.
#2 medium sized, 12-sided shaped quartz with hand-carved numbers to create a quartz D12 from D&D. Available for purchase on PMM website, Etsy or in person at PMM attending events. Weighs 39 gr. Measures 1.12" Dia. $45.
Hand carved clear quartz pieces into D20, D12, D8, D6 and D4 die as seen in Dungeons and Dragon dice sets. Available on Etsy. Sold.
medium sized, clear quartz, hand carved D20 quartz die. #1 was a larger one and has already been sold on Etsy. Available for purchase on PMM website, Etsy or in person at PMM attending events. Weighs 1 & 5/8 oz. or 45 gr. Measures around 1.17" and 1.19" Dia. $45.
medium, hand carved D12 quartz die. Available for purchase on PMM website, Etsy or in person at PMM attending events. Weighs 1 & 7/8 oz. or 53 gr. Measures around 1.227" x 1.2" Dia. $45
Clay sculpture of a walking polar bear in a minimalist style. Available for purchase on PMM website, Etsy or in person at PMM attending events. Weighs 368 gr. About 6.25" long, 3.5" tall and about 2" wide. $45.
Small clay sculpture of a sitting polar bear cub in a minimalist style. Available for purchase on PMM website, Etsy or in person at PMM attending events. Weighs 63 gr or 2.25 oz. About 2.5" long, 2" tall and 1.25" wide. $30
Small clay, minimalist sculpture of a baby rhino. Available for purchase on PMM website, Etsy or in person at PMM attending events. Weighs 94 gr. or 3.25 oz. About 3.5" long, 2" tall, and 1.75" wide. $35.
Small, clay sculpture of a pig in a minimalist style. Available for purchase on PMM website, Etsy or in person at PMM attending events. Weighs 95 gr. or 3.25 oz. About 3.5" long, 2" tall and 2" wide. $35.
Clay sculpture of a small, sitting bunny in a minimalist style. Available for purchase on PMM website, Etsy or in person at PMM attending events. Weighs 52 gr. or 1.75 oz. About 2.75" long, 2.25" tall and 1.25" wide. $30.
Clay sculpture of a large bunny standing up in a minimalist style. Available for purchase on PMM website, Etsy or in person at PMM attending events. Weighs 169 gr. or 6 oz. About 4" tall, 3" long and 2" wide. $40
Terracotta clay sculpture of a walking cheetah with tail bonded (repaired) onto body, in a minimalist style. Available for purchase on PMM website, Etsy or in person at PMM attending events. Weighs 134 gr., repaired tail with epoxy. About 6" long, 3" high and 1.5" wide. $40.
Clay, minimalist sculpture of a standing, adult giraffe. Available for purchase on PMM website, Etsy or in person at PMM attending events. Weighs 361gr. or 12.75 oz. About 7" tall, 5.75" long and 2" wide. $50
Small, clay sculpture of a baby giraffe, minimalist style. Available for purchase on PMM website, Etsy or in person at PMM attending events. Weighs 89 gr. or 3 & 1/8 oz. About 4" tall, 3" long and 1.75" wide. $40.
Clay sculpture of a large sitting cat with tail curled up in a minimalist style. Available for purchase on PMM website, Etsy or in person at PMM attending events. Weighs 420 gr. or 14.74 oz. About 5.5" tall, 4" long and 3" wide. $45.
Terracotta clay, minimal style Rhino sculpture. Available for purchase on PMM website, Etsy or in person at PMM attending events. Weighs 9 & 1/8 oz. or 255 gr. About 5.5" long, 3" high and 2" wide. $35.
Terracotta koala figurine. Available for purchase on PMM website, Etsy or in person at PMM attending events. About 106 gr. or 3.75 oz. About 3" long, 3" tall and 2" wide. $30
Terracotta clay sitting cat. Available for purchase on PMM website, Etsy or in person at PMM attending events. Sold
Terracotta clay, sitting bunny. Available for purchase on PMM website, Etsy or in person at PMM attending events. Sold
A 10" x 8" primed board with oil painting. Light teal background of a portrait of my baby nephew, Logan. Oils on raised wood board.
A color painting of a friend who’s a pilot. The scene is a cloudy sky with the friend’s pilot’s emblem, his plane and his portrait in the middle.
This is Spice, a female, black and white cat with WAGS pet adoption. The second painting for my shelter pet series. Proceeds from the sale of the original will go to WAGS.
A painting of my sister's friend, who's a pilot. A surprise gift for him. Features he and his son out for some bonding time while flying.
A speed painting practice of my little Cousin.
Is there a happier baby anywhere? Don't think so. A commissioned baby painting for first "official" Paint My Moment client. Original Oil on Artist Board Signed by the Artist Certificate of Authenticity
A modified picture of a girl and her father during a memorable trip in Hawaii. Meant as a small, memorable painting to keep wherever the client goes.
The first of Veronica's Shelter Pet Series. This is Tito of WAGS, a rescue cat looking for a forever home. In this series, various animals from local shelters and rescue organizations are painted. Money from the sale of the original is donated to the organization. A giclee print of the painting is also donated. Original Oil on Artist Board Signed by the Artist Certificate of Authenticity