About the Artist
Claudia Pureco was born in Mexico in a traditional Mexican family. Her culture and traditions inspires many of her paintings where her Latin descent is proudly displayed. She is a mother of three sons and currently resides in North Carolina.
She has a Bachelors degree in Clinical Psychology from “Universidad Anáhuac de la Ciudad de México”. Her studies in behavior and personality has greatly influenced her in the analysis of events around her, and allowed her to capture the feelings and longs of her clients when working in a commission. She values innovative ideas, she questions life and likes roles that generate and expands concepts. People have commented how they love seeing her work, and just drinking in the details. Claudia Pureco's work tells stories. You can almost hear the breeze in the trees, hear the chatter of voices in the background. Her work is so colorful and life giving, breathing hope. Claudia Pureco wishes only to continue to use her talents and to grow and develop as an artist, capturing her inner light, her ideas and most profound thoughts in color and design.
Art Exhibits include:
She has a Bachelors degree in Clinical Psychology from “Universidad Anáhuac de la Ciudad de México”. Her studies in behavior and personality has greatly influenced her in the analysis of events around her, and allowed her to capture the feelings and longs of her clients when working in a commission. She values innovative ideas, she questions life and likes roles that generate and expands concepts. People have commented how they love seeing her work, and just drinking in the details. Claudia Pureco's work tells stories. You can almost hear the breeze in the trees, hear the chatter of voices in the background. Her work is so colorful and life giving, breathing hope. Claudia Pureco wishes only to continue to use her talents and to grow and develop as an artist, capturing her inner light, her ideas and most profound thoughts in color and design.
Art Exhibits include:
2013 Collective Exhibit "Con A de Arte" Mint Museum Uptown
2013 Collective Exhibit at Queens University's Arte Latino Now
2012-13 Eight Legs Gallery at Waxhaw, NC
2012 Collective Exhibit Halle Cultural Art Center at Apex, NC
2012 Solo Exhibit at NC Women's Hospital at Chapel Hill
2011 Collective exhibit at the Wachovia Atrium in benefit of the American Cancer Society.
2010 Plaza de Artistas at the Latin American Festival
2010 Actor’s Theater of Charlotte
2010 Collective Exhibit at Shain Gallery, Charlotte NC
2010 Carolina Actor’s Studio Theater.
2009 Plaza de Artistas (creator, coordinator and participant),
2009 McGlohon Theatre
2010 Actor’s Theater of Charlotte
2010 Collective Exhibit at Shain Gallery, Charlotte NC
2010 Carolina Actor’s Studio Theater.
2009 Plaza de Artistas (creator, coordinator and participant),
2009 McGlohon Theatre
"...when you enter an Art Gallery you enter a magic place where you get in touch with the painter's soul. When you like a specific art piece, it ‘talks’ to you and that, at the end, it’s the artist’s intention: communicate through his art..."
Claudia Pureco
Claudia Pureco
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My journey through color
Oil Paintings by Claudia ~ my early work
I can not remember the time in my life when I was not drawing, tracing or coloring. I have always been drawn by colors. "As children, we come into the world with a natural desire to both speak and draw. Society makes sure that we learn language properly, right from the beginning, but art is treated as a gift of innate genius, something we either have or don't. Most children are given far too much praise for their early drawings, so much so that they rarely learn the ability to refine their first crude efforts the way their early attempts at language are corrected".
Oil and Acrylic Paintings
a new Town, a new Technique
a new Town, a new Technique
Moving to Charlotte, NC opened the doors to a new world of possibilities. By enrolling to the Braitman Studio, I discovered the use of knifes and spatulas and loved it! Also, getting involved in public and solo exhibitions raised the need of speed in my production. I started using acrylics which I have enjoyed a lot!
Both mediums are good for different things. I love oils. You can't beat the richness of the colors or the transparency and glazing effects you can get. On the other hand, I like acrylics because they do dry fast and it goes well with my style of painting (quick)
Both mediums are good for different things. I love oils. You can't beat the richness of the colors or the transparency and glazing effects you can get. On the other hand, I like acrylics because they do dry fast and it goes well with my style of painting (quick)
Commissioned and sold ArtWork
by Claudia Pureco
by Claudia Pureco
Why Commission Art-Works from Claudia Pureco?
Commissioned Work-Clients commission an artist for one main reason: They want a work that is in someway personalized. Whether it is a portrait of a family member or a rendition of a landscape — the work holds personal significance.
Most of my clients are already familiar with my work. As an artist, I’ve received many opportunities for commissioned work. Some have been used to decor a client's house but also some are hanging from local restaurants.
Most commissions I’ve done have been about someone else’s family, some place they want to have painted, and of an exotic animal they love from their hometown. Others have been a narrative surrounding a person or couple. The greatest part for me is the interview. By chatting with clients before I start their piece, I form visual elements of their story and begin creating the tone of the artwork. I have greatly enjoyed the challenge of painting themes and styles different from my own.
Commissioned Work-Clients commission an artist for one main reason: They want a work that is in someway personalized. Whether it is a portrait of a family member or a rendition of a landscape — the work holds personal significance.
Most of my clients are already familiar with my work. As an artist, I’ve received many opportunities for commissioned work. Some have been used to decor a client's house but also some are hanging from local restaurants.
Most commissions I’ve done have been about someone else’s family, some place they want to have painted, and of an exotic animal they love from their hometown. Others have been a narrative surrounding a person or couple. The greatest part for me is the interview. By chatting with clients before I start their piece, I form visual elements of their story and begin creating the tone of the artwork. I have greatly enjoyed the challenge of painting themes and styles different from my own.
My Volunteer Work and Donationsa lasting contribution to our communityCharlotte's diverse landscape make the city a wonderful melting pot for the fine arts community. With several local theater groups, an annual festival dedicated to the arts, several renowned museums, a symphony orchestra and a performing arts center that rivals any, Charlotte is a one-stop-playground for all your arts and entertainment wants. When we arrived here 7 years ago, I was rapidly engulfed by the many activities and opportunities available. These are two of the most significant collaborations I have been involved with: