tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179123378430216102.post3898195621950323004..comments2023-03-25T05:47:24.492-04:00Comments on Pet Portraits and Wildlife Art by Canadian Nature and Animal Artist Colette Theriault -LATEST NEWS: More Bird FeathersColette Theriaulthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12999867790814954546noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179123378430216102.post-43331917455934967992011-12-05T08:15:54.925-05:002011-12-05T08:15:54.925-05:00Paraskevi and Raspberry Doodles, I am too stubborn...Paraskevi and Raspberry Doodles, I am too stubborn to give up. Thanks!Colette Theriaulthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12999867790814954546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179123378430216102.post-41785841606825524232011-12-05T03:17:27.360-05:002011-12-05T03:17:27.360-05:00This is beautiful, please don't give up. I am ...This is beautiful, please don't give up. I am enjoying watching your progressRaspberry Doodleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10053141382720284072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179123378430216102.post-85423881372998255072011-12-04T13:54:17.134-05:002011-12-04T13:54:17.134-05:00perfect eye...perfect eye...Paraskevi Lamprini M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03145389796918358890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179123378430216102.post-62232486154058357472011-12-03T18:40:47.713-05:002011-12-03T18:40:47.713-05:00Much appreciated John! I think I need to tackle bi...Much appreciated John! I think I need to tackle bird feathers using a different medium or change my approach with pastels.Colette Theriaulthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12999867790814954546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179123378430216102.post-74212396099162546202011-12-03T18:24:06.571-05:002011-12-03T18:24:06.571-05:00Since I've never tried pastels, I have no way ...Since I've never tried pastels, I have no way of knowing about it's particular challenges. I know that when I paint feathers in acrylics, I concentrate on the underlying form. Feather details are added almost as an afterthought, and usually only take minutes to replicate once the surface contours are right. Your eagle looks really good to me. As does all your work.johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05008523039059312800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179123378430216102.post-16114281428986857462011-12-03T10:10:11.880-05:002011-12-03T10:10:11.880-05:00Thanks for your encouragement ladies. I really nee...Thanks for your encouragement ladies. I really need to put asside my frustration in order to complete this piece.Colette Theriaulthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12999867790814954546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179123378430216102.post-60590610377265890682011-12-03T08:14:25.951-05:002011-12-03T08:14:25.951-05:00Your patience is incredible, Colette! It's be...Your patience is incredible, Colette! It's beautiful ..each stroke adds to the beauty of this bird.hmuxohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05132343095188658107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179123378430216102.post-56558821502673770402011-12-03T06:32:56.755-05:002011-12-03T06:32:56.755-05:00I sense your frustration, but this is much too goo...I sense your frustration, but this is much too good to go "behind the door"!!<br />Those fine little feathers that are like hair between the eye and the beak are often ignored, I think because of the difficulty factor, but yours are absolutely amazing!Laurenenoreply@blogger.com