Grey Percheron Horse Portrait Commission: Painting in Pastel

I've completed the commission of  the horse painting today and am quite delighted that the clients immediately approved the sample image sent to them. All is left to do is fix the pastel and package the portrait for delivery!

For more information about this and other horse paintings, please visit my website at
http://www.colettetheriault.com/horseportraits.php

"Barney"
Percheron/Thoroughbred cross
Pastel
18" x 24"
Commission

I have always felt that a reproduction never truly captures the exact likeness of any painting as it often seems to miss the subtle variations in hues and color tones.  While this happens with prints, it  is especially true when viewing an image on a computer screen due to variations in monitor brands and individual settings.  Although the image above is a good representation of the artwork, I can see the differences when comparing it to the original.  Perhaps I am too much of a perfectionist, but this is an issue that I keep bumping into when preparing files or running prints of my work.

Horse painting progress: adding the muzzle

At this stage, the horse is finally coming to life now that his muzzle has been painted! There is still lots more work to do as I begin on the beautifully dappled neck. Let's just hope the pattern doesn't drive me crazy!

 

New Pet Portrait in Pastel on the easel...

I've sketched and begun adding the eyes and ears of this horse commission. I will continue to paint the rest of the fur and mane on the face, working in a downward motion, before proceeding to the neck and muzzle. I am using sand colored suede as the support as it will become the background color for the portrait. 

Cat and Horse portraits win awards

This past weekend, I have had 2 works entered into the Cavalcade of Colors Show at Onaping Falls, Ontario. I was very pleased to learn that my cat drawing, "Contemplation" won Best of Show as well as The People's Choice Award.

Last August, North Bay held their first Art in the Park juried show and my two pieces were accepted. My pastel rendering of a horse eye reflection won 2nd place overall.

 

 

 







Revisiting the Horse Portrait

I was fortunate to have had the chance to put this portrait aside in order to work on Christmas orders. I have a very patient client and am so thankful for her understanding! Since I am caught up somewhat on my work, I have decided that, since there is so little work (relatively speaking!) left to do to on this portrait, it deserves to be finished.  And so, here is the latest update I have so far. Let's hope on the next update the shoulder area will be filled in and the customer will have approved her painting!

2009/2010 NOAA travelling exhibition

I am very pleased to anounce that both my paintings (Into the Light-Arabian Horse and Beakful of Bugs-Red-Winged Blackbird) submitted to the Northern Ontario Artist Association have been accepted into the annual juried travelling exhibition. The painting "Into the Light-Arabian Horse" has also received an honorable mention award. Both paintings will be exhibited at 11 galleries accross Northern Ontario and will return back home September 2010.

Barnwood frame horse painting

I thought I'd post a photo of the mare and foal painting as I framed it. The mat has textured leather look to it and the frame is barnwood style.

I'm getting ready to start yet another pastel painting. I have been working on the composition for the past few days and still contemplating adding more subjects to the scene. The only hint I am offering is that it is a water scene. Keep watching!