tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31791233784302161022024-03-12T20:38:05.438-04:00Pet Portraits and Wildlife Art by Canadian Nature and Animal Artist Colette Theriault -LATEST NEWS<p align="center"><a href="http://www.natureart.ca"> <img src="http://www.colettetheriault.com/images/banners/newbloggerheader.jpg" alt="Pet portraits, wildlife art, animal art, paintings and drawings by Colette Theriault"></a></p>Colette Theriaulthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12999867790814954546noreply@blogger.comBlogger649125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179123378430216102.post-87535578077793702582020-12-27T13:40:00.004-05:002020-12-27T13:40:42.806-05:00Painted Portrait of a Maltese Yorkshire Terrier mix (Morkie) using soft pastels<p>A few months ago, I was contacted to created a portrait to be given as a Christmas gift. Many photos were sent and it wasn't hard to pinpoint which one would bring out the best of Charley the Morkie...turns out she is a natural poser in front of the camera! </p><p>I wanted to show the progression of a portrait, along with the original photo, so folks can view the steps involved in creating a custom portrait. You can see the original reference image was perfect except for the distracting backdrop which was omitted on the actual portrait.<br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4PjkBIeQD1I/X-jTdDPl_7I/AAAAAAAAFK8/Q8os3KT5RX4vuqhPI2Vc3s7T1FGuUtwQwCLcBGAsYHQ/s590/step.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="590" data-original-width="471" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4PjkBIeQD1I/X-jTdDPl_7I/AAAAAAAAFK8/Q8os3KT5RX4vuqhPI2Vc3s7T1FGuUtwQwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/step.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cropped client photo.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NlI5ztGrcHw/X-jTlzDYhFI/AAAAAAAAFLc/Xl9Tug2nQRw5f47vBU63NovGHBfXrNS2ACLcBGAsYHQ/s800/step1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="616" data-original-width="800" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NlI5ztGrcHw/X-jTlzDYhFI/AAAAAAAAFLc/Xl9Tug2nQRw5f47vBU63NovGHBfXrNS2ACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/step1.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Outline sketch of the dog using white pencil.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-X4pjtoml9OY/X-jTl9CQ_VI/AAAAAAAAFLY/po2DdxMxz34XOsMsMDvR22LfPkdmmXc7wCLcBGAsYHQ/s817/step2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="817" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-X4pjtoml9OY/X-jTl9CQ_VI/AAAAAAAAFLY/po2DdxMxz34XOsMsMDvR22LfPkdmmXc7wCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/step2.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">After the eyes are done I begin the fur details.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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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.</div>
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<br />Colette Theriaulthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12999867790814954546noreply@blogger.com4Greater Sudbury, ON, Canada46.4917317 -80.99302899999999345.793286200000004 -82.283922499999989 47.1901772 -79.7021355tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179123378430216102.post-18575510793510016832020-04-28T14:23:00.001-04:002020-04-28T14:23:04.538-04:00Realistic Registered German Shepherd Dog (Nickel Basin Kennels) Pet Portrait Pastel Painting I haven't been updating my art blog for a while so figured during this slowed economic/covid pandemic period would be good time to resume.<br />
This German Sepherd portrait was started a while back and took many tedious hours to complete. The multiple layering of fur texture, color and "ticking" was a long process and I had to use over a dozen different hues to create Gala's lucious coat.<br />
Gala is a breeding bitch owned by Nickel Basin Registered Kennels and has recently had a litter of beautiful pups. I love her registered name "<span class="_mh6 _wsc" id="cch_f10b44d026113bc"><span class="_3oh- _58nk">Lady Gaga Topolovnicka", which suits her well.</span></span><br />
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Progression of the german shepherd dog painting (work in progress):<br />
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READY TO HANG CANVAS PRINTS!!! From brand new original pastel paintings of "Sentinel In The Mist" and "Riding First Class". Sorry but both originals SOLD. <br />
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<span class="text_exposed_show"><br /></span>Colette Theriaulthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12999867790814954546noreply@blogger.com2Greater Sudbury, ON, Canada46.4917317 -80.99302899999999345.793286200000004 -82.283922499999989 47.1901772 -79.7021355tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179123378430216102.post-282056591296657632019-09-25T16:45:00.000-04:002019-09-25T16:46:25.388-04:00Landscape in pastelsI have been enjoying creating quite a few landscapes recently; they provide me with much needed artistic freedom. Despite basing my work on my photographic references, I am able to add my own creative touches without having to be a slave to the reference. This can be liberating at times, since my commissioned pet portrait work needs to bear impeccable resemblance to the subject.<br />
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I might add that these landscape pieces sell quite easily and often within hours of posting online. So I'm quite stoked that people want to enjoy them in their homes as much as I enjoyed envisioning and creating them.<br />
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To all my clients, I thank you for your support and encouragement!<br />
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So, I thought that it would be nice to share the step by step process of how this kitty came to life on paper. Unfortunately, I had to work rather quickly because of the Christmas rush and so I did not take as many progress shots as I usually do.<br />
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This first image is a high resolution scan of the actual completed artwork. I manually adjust for color, tone and value using Photoshop and then add a watermark for id purposes. I try to match the original as close as possible but there is always some slight variation due to individual monitor settings and light conditions.<br />
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Colette Theriaulthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12999867790814954546noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179123378430216102.post-72229263113479381392018-12-13T21:14:00.001-05:002018-12-14T17:44:24.499-05:00Art in Camera - Celebrating Ontario Artists | Legislative Assembly of OntarioLast spring, I was invited by Artists on Elgin to submit artwork for consideration to be part of a six month long exhibit at the Legislative Assembly of Ontario "In Camera" dinning room. My piece "Contemplation" was accepted along with nine other works from local northern artists. As the exhibit was rolling to an end in December 2018, I was contacted by a private client who expressed interest in purchasing the feline drawing.<br />
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What a pleasant surprise when I learned today that the sale was finalized and my artwork has found its forever home!<br />
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"Contemplation" has won several awards, namely, Best of Show and People's Choice at Cavalcade of Colours Show, <b><span class="auto-style19" style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">1st place Drawing at La Cloche Juried Art Show and The People's Choice Award at the SAC Exhibit. It was also part of my "Drawn to Nature" 2017 solo exhibit at Artists on Elgin. You can view a video of the exhibit on my youtube channel here: </span></b><b><span class="auto-style19" style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyUPaIl6l-0">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyUPaIl6l-0</a></span></b><br />
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Colette Theriaulthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12999867790814954546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179123378430216102.post-68740272854933272802018-11-18T19:25:00.002-05:002018-11-19T11:37:01.482-05:00Artists for Conservation Award November 2018 Colette TheriaultSo much news...where to start? I guess I should begin with the fact that <span aria-live="polite" class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption">I'm
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Conservation Artist Award is awarded monthly to honour an AFC member for their
outstanding artistic talent and extraordinary contribution to the
conservation cause. At the end of each year, a past recipient of the
monthly honour then has the opportunity to be considered for the annual
Simon Combes Conservation Award. <br /> Read more here: <a data-lynx-mode="asynclazy" data-lynx-uri="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.artistsforconservation.org%2Fprograms%2Fawards%2Fmonthly-conservation-artist%2F2018%2Fcolette-theriault%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3yXFh73ggVagyDPVTv8WLsMMjLiDqoM4OYUZnDKsrZ3vrBFM_jia9FBrw&h=AT3QaGvruVpihAGczURnj4hpFUlOPldpNy78llVw05Yo_736f6OVMGLQq4b_aNnq0cz3sPKPGHCB8yz7yh-p_zNK9aH-YVjChIjp-fQi9SBc0Q0A_WrC23i8_qaEq7fPvOZfWYQ" href="http://www.artistsforconservation.org/programs/awards/monthly-conservation-artist/2018/colette-theriault?fbclid=IwAR3yXFh73ggVagyDPVTv8WLsMMjLiDqoM4OYUZnDKsrZ3vrBFM_jia9FBrw" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">http://<wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span>www.artistsforconservation.<wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span>org/programs/awards/<wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span>monthly-conservation-artist<wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span>/2018/colette-theriault</a></span></span><span class="fbPhotoTagList" id="fbPhotoSnowliftTagList"><span class="fcg"> </span></span><br />
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Sometimes, when a dog has passed on, it can be a challenge to find good quality photos to work from. As professional artists, it is our job to render our subjects as accurately as possible so on occasion, we must use additional reference images to guide us with the details. In this instance, the photo that was to be used for the pose was not very good for several reasons. Firstly, the dog was photographed using a flash which leads to the white fur being over exposed and also resulting in glowing eyes. Important detail is lost and the subject looks flat because of lack of shadows. The second issue with the reference photo is that it is not in focus, so again, important detail is lost. Lastly, the photo was taken too far away so one has to crop the image to show only the head/shoulders which increases digital pixelation and further reducing detail. I really prefer suitable photos as it makes my job so much easier but alas, not all is lost, and here's the proof!<br />
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The client is very happy with the results of their portrait!<br />
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Colette Theriaulthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12999867790814954546noreply@blogger.com2Winnipeg, MB, Canada49.895136 -97.13837439999997549.5675315 -97.783821399999979 50.2227405 -96.492927399999971tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179123378430216102.post-39417103756838260492018-10-11T20:46:00.000-04:002018-10-11T20:46:12.208-04:00French Bulldog Memorial Portrait (Pet Commissions)When I was asked to create a portrait of this sweet little Frenchie named Yoda, I instantly thought that he was much more handsome than the actual "Star Wars" character. Those enormous bat-like ears surely must have been the reasoning behind his name...nonetheless, I love those too!<br />
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This portrait was done using soft pastel sticks and pencils on a beige toned archival suede panel. I just love the softness that can be achieved with this support, and how I was able to portray the dog's short velvety coat. The owner was quite pleased with the final result and I will have the pleasure to draw their two gorgeous Savannah cats in the future!<br />
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Colette Theriaulthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12999867790814954546noreply@blogger.com0Mississauga, ON, Canada43.5890452 -79.644119843.2209422 -80.2895668 43.9571482 -78.9986728tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179123378430216102.post-82247105871982844282018-10-01T20:33:00.002-04:002018-10-01T20:34:34.039-04:00French bulldog (Frenchie) custom pet portrait from photo<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I have been working on this dog portrait for a fair bit now and I will soon be adding the backdrop once the feet are done. I love using soft pastels on this velour panel because I can achieve the softness of the fur quite nicely. I hope you will keep on following to see how this little fella turned out!</div>
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<br />Colette Theriaulthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12999867790814954546noreply@blogger.com2Sudbury, ON, Canada46.4917317 -80.99302899999997945.793286200000004 -82.283922499999974 47.1901772 -79.702135499999983tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179123378430216102.post-58950674702450824252018-06-01T20:06:00.000-04:002018-06-19T12:01:00.182-04:00Commissioned Chihuahua dog portrait using pastelsWhen I was asked to create this portrait to commemorate Brembo the Mexican Chihuahua, it was easy to choose which photo I was to work from. Although the eyes looked darker and the background was busy, everything else about the pose was simply just perfect!<br />
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You can see the progression of this portrait on my FB page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AnimalArtistryPortraits/" target="_blank">Animal Artistry Portraits</a> and I am hoping to create a video as well and post to my YouTube channel in the not too distant future.<br />
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In the meantime, I have many personal projects I want to work on but have been getting a steady stream of clients so the paying work has to come first. I enjoy every bit of it and would not want to be doing anything other than painting and drawing except perhaps spending time playing in the gardens. Summer is so short, we have to take advantage of the warm sunny days when they occur.<br />
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Stay warm and don't forget to take some time to smell the roses!<br />
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Colette Theriaulthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12999867790814954546noreply@blogger.com6Sudbury, ON, Canada46.522099 -80.9530353000000145.8236535 -82.2439288 47.220544499999995 -79.662141800000015tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179123378430216102.post-50318570743454524932018-05-12T17:09:00.000-04:002018-05-12T17:09:15.059-04:00Bird Painting by Colette Theriault at Artsist for Conservation Nature in Art Exhibit!!!I'm SO THRILLED to announce that my work has been chosen to be part of
the prestigious Artists for Conservation Nature in Art International
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My drawing "Curlicue" which was part of my Drawn to Nature solo exhibit
last April will be shipped to BC for the Festival, with a possibility
of an international tour (China, USA, Canada)!!!! This is also in
conjunction with the International Ornithological Congress...I have 2
special avian artwork pieces that will be part of a giant mural
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Colette Theriaulthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12999867790814954546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179123378430216102.post-1183603234686296752018-05-04T16:13:00.002-04:002018-05-04T16:13:55.654-04:00Golden Retriever pet portrait pastel painting commissionI was asked to create this portrait of a handsome golden retriever named Chester for Father's Day. I had an older photo of the dog in his younger years, laying on the grass and so the client chose to use that one (along with a few modifications to the chest) for the pose. As the dog aged, his colors intensified and so that too was adjusted on the portrait (the chest was white and his face quite pale) with redder tones.<br />
It was such a joy to render this happy rendition of a most cherished family pet. What a beautiful memory to h ave Chester smiling back at you with his gentle eyes.<br />
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For more examples of my work, to order your very own pet portrait or to follow my artistic journey, hop on to my website or FB page.<br />
<a href="http://www.colettetheriault.com/">www.colettetheriault.com</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AnimalArtistryPortraits/">https://www.facebook.com/AnimalArtistryPortraits/</a><br />
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I really enjoy drawing or painting fur and this kitty's coat provided hours of enjoyment! This commissioned kept me on my toes...the short fur on the face and muzzle and the long clumps and strands of fluffy wavy fur, some of it going in every which direction, oh, and of course the coat color are what made this project so interesting. </div>
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Another refreshing challenge was having to create a profile pose which is not something clients usually chose since they like to look into their fur-baby's eyes as they gaze back at the viewer. </div>
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The following pose is the third in a series of commissioned portrait by the same client. If you want to view the other portraits of "Two Face", the tortoiseshell cat, simply jump to the posts here: </div>
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Colette Theriaulthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12999867790814954546noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179123378430216102.post-64479315169800101572018-03-28T20:45:00.000-04:002018-03-28T20:45:06.349-04:00Bichon Frise dog portrait (painting) commissionAs I was working on this portrait my heart started melting as soon as I was done drawing this dog's expressive eyes. What a darling little face!! I'm so lucky to have the best job in the world!!<br />
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It is always my goal to achieve the most accurate likeness and expression of each and every commissioned portrait I create. I'm very happy to say that the clients were "over the moon" when they saw the final piece... despite the fact it also brought tears to their eyes. I was told that Scooby had recently passed on the the rainbow bridge. I understand fully how loosing a beloved pet is hard to take, loosing my faithful gal only a year ago today. But time heals the wounds and we learn to move on...forever left with their paws on our heart!<br />
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Here are a few more steps showing the progress of the soft pastel portrait, with the final image at the bottom. <br />
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Colette Theriaulthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12999867790814954546noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179123378430216102.post-6894148820104404202018-03-24T20:57:00.002-04:002018-03-24T20:57:51.865-04:00Bichon Frise pet portrait progress on the easelBeen busy in the studio working on this dog painting commission of an adorable little Bichon Frise. I thought I'd share some of the work in progress pictures I took with my phone so you can see some of the steps involved. I lightly draw a pencil sketch then I always start with the eyes...yes, the eyes are the windows to the soul and I feel I need to get those just right before I can continue with the rest of the portrait. Sometimes, I go back and tweak a little but there is nothing usually major unless the client points something out.<br />
That is another reason I take progress shots of my work and send to the client. It gives the opportunity to provide feedback and if necessary, little touch ups here and there.<br />
I want every client to be totally in love with their portrait so it is important it is to their liking.<br />
Keep watching to see the rest of the portrait as it progresses to the grand finale in my next post!<br />
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<br />Colette Theriaulthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12999867790814954546noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179123378430216102.post-28989875481619492492018-03-19T21:27:00.000-04:002018-03-19T21:27:21.060-04:00Canadian Lynx portrait, painting in pastels by Colette TheriaultI created this painting for my "Drawn to Nature" solo Exhibit at Artists on Elgin which took place the month of April 2017. On opening day, I was stoked to find out a collector had walked in first thing in the morning and purchased this pensive pose of a Canada lynx. What a wonderful surprise to wake up to!<br />
The reference image for this piece was photographed by myself, while on one of the many field excursion trips. I generally take all my own reference images because that way, I'm assured the painting or drawing I create from them will be original.<br />
I hope you like my rendition of one of Canada's most majestic wildlife, one of two of our native wild cats.<br />
Until next time, stay warm!<br />
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Colette Theriaulthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12999867790814954546noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179123378430216102.post-66316803080294285482018-03-13T14:33:00.001-04:002018-03-13T14:33:46.704-04:00Winter Black Capped Chickadee Bird Wildlife Painting in PastelsThis little chickadee painting was created last year and was part of my spring solo art show "Drawn to Nature". The start of the year was a very productive time in the studio as I managed to create 16 new original pieces or art specifically for the exhibit. While this one didn't immediately sell, I was thrilled when contacted recently by a collector who purchased this little treasure.<br />
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I'm thinking of featuring this bird artwork on some note-cards which will be for sale in packs of four.<br />
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If you missed my exhibit and would like to see it on video, just hop on over to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyUPaIl6l-0" target="_blank">Drawn to Nature video </a>and enjoy! <br />
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Colette Theriaulthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12999867790814954546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179123378430216102.post-81491012708383882372018-03-09T21:23:00.001-05:002018-03-09T21:23:46.043-05:00Sudbury Women in Arts Book Launch and Exhibit with Colette TheriaultAlong with 25 other talented local women, I was recently featured in a book and exhibit about Sudbury women artists. Coincidentally, the opening of the exhibit and book launch took place on March 8th, International Women's Day.<br />
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"The purpose of the book is to raise awareness of the talented and innovative women who create visual art in Sudbury. We believe
in recognizing the skill and diversity in our community, and hope to
encourage women who are aspiring to create. Showcasing women who have
made a significant contribution in visual arts promotes equality in
representation, and enhances opportunities for women as creators in the community."<br />
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The event was a huge success and the hall was packed so tight people had to wait in line for up to twenty minutes just to get a peek at the display. Show run dates: March 8-17th, Tue-Sat noon-3 p.m. @ Open Studio, 93 Cedar St. Sudbury.<br />
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The book, created by Johanna Westby and Chantal Abdel-Nour, is a philanthropic project to benefit the community and can be purchased for 25$. Contact me for further details.<br />
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Colette Theriaulthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12999867790814954546noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179123378430216102.post-71788229802565322772018-03-06T21:01:00.002-05:002018-03-06T21:01:52.646-05:00Manx short haired tabby cat pet portrait paintingI was asked to create a portrait of this handsome kitty and was so very thrilled when I saw this striking pose. Head held high, eyes full of life, what is not to love about this cat portrait?<br />
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Max is a short haired manx (tailess) cat with lovely tabby markings and a white chest. His glowing green eyes are the center of attention and were my favorite part to draw.<br />
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I used mostly pastel pencils to create this painting...a touch of NuPastels only for the darkest blacks and whitest whites. <br />
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His owner was very pleased at the results of his portrait and I'm hoping Max will like it too. You can follow the progress of my works on a daily basis on my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AnimalArtistryPortraits/" target="_blank">Facebook Animal Artistry page</a> <br />
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<br />Colette Theriaulthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12999867790814954546noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179123378430216102.post-19613061435794713032018-03-04T20:55:00.000-05:002018-03-04T21:00:07.877-05:00Yellow Labrador mix pet portrait pastel paintingSometimes it is not possible to acquire that perfect pet photo reference that is so important in creating a suitable portrait. Most often it is because the pet has passed and finding good photographs can be almost impossible. However, I can generally use several not-so-good poses to come up with a nice composition that the client will be pleased with. Such was the situation when creating the portrait of lovely "Maggie", the beloved family pet of my client's friend.<br />
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In this pose, I had to use the head shot of a different image and "magically" transfer it to the body pose of another photo. It is not always easy because one needs to take into consideration angles, lighting, color and of course, proportions. Maggie was a well fed pooch and so I strived to capture her true (full) silhouette...<br />
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This dog is yellow Labrador most likely mixed with German shepherd. I wonder what breed she got her white feet from?<br />
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Colette Theriaulthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12999867790814954546noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179123378430216102.post-65145937593277119142018-02-28T20:14:00.003-05:002018-03-13T14:42:08.583-04:00Diving Polar Bear Drawing Wildlife ArtworkI have quite a bit of catching up to do in terms of art sharing. This is bound to happen when you are the sole proprietor of a business so I get to wear many hats and some things must get pushed to the back burner due to lack of time.<br />
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The following diving polar bear portrait was featured during my last solo exhibition "Drawn to Nature" and was quite popular with visitors. He was one of the last piece to be completed during my three month creative blitz and probably my most favorite to work on.<br />
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<span class="3oh-">Due to the global warming phenomenon, the disappearing ice floes make it harder for this white bear to successfully hunt and find prey during the diminished hunting season.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Polar bears must stock up and replenish their body stores by consuming adequate amounts of seal blubber; this to sustain them through the rest of the year when they have nothing else to feed on. Sadly, some are unable to do this and end up having to scavenge on garbage, leaving many starving to death. "Pushing The Limits" is meant to draw attention to the shrinking world polar bears are currently facing and raise awareness about the importance and urgency of promoting environmental stewardship.</span></div>
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Colette Theriaulthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12999867790814954546noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179123378430216102.post-91899899713785293812018-02-25T19:42:00.000-05:002018-02-25T19:42:32.705-05:00Tortie Cat Drawing Time Lapse Demonstration Progression Art VideoIf you have a moment, why not turn up the volume and check out my drawing progression/demo video that I put together. I am repeatedly told that people really enjoy watching how my portraits come to life on paper or canvas so rather than post a dozen or so still photos, I've arranged them in this clip, along with captions and relaxing music!<br />
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This cat's name is Two Face and she is a long haired tortoiseshell cat that I was commissioned to draw. Click on the image to start watching....<br />
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