Thursday, May 14, 2020

Howling gray timber wolf painting using soft pastels on Uart sanded paper

I was absolutely thrilled when I was asked by one of my wildlife art collectors to paint a wolf portrait for them. They wanted a second portrait to match the Canada Lynx portrait they previously acquired from me and I thought a wolf would be an excellent subject to accompany the feline art piece. This particular composition I created with some artistic creativity and about four different reference images. I think my favorite part of painting this piece was when I added the mist created by the wolf's warm breath.

I really do have to paint more wolves as they have to be my absolute favorite wild animal. And who doesn't like to hear their haunting howls?


"Northern Serenade"-Gray Timber Wolf
soft pastels on UArt sanded paper
7" x 7"
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4 comments:

  1. Colette, the fur textures you're able to create are amazing. You're clever!

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    1. Oh Peter, you are too kind! Thanks for your lovely comments.

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  2. This grey wolf takes my breath away. Beautifully done, Colette!!!

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    1. I'm so stoked Hilda; thanks so very much! Glad you like him.

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