Jaguar Big Cat Painting in Watercolor

This is one of my earlier paintings, created using watercolors.  Regretfully, since I discovered soft pastels, I  longer work with watercolor paints. It's not that I don't like them; I just prefer the ease and versatility of dry soft pastels.

This magnificent cat was photographed at a zoo while he was resting peacefully with his cage-mate, a melanistic (black) jaguar. I decided to paint the normal spotted feline because of the beautiful patterned coat and rich coloration of the fur.

"Sleeping Jaguar"

9"x20"

watercolor

Private Collection

You can view more of my artwork (pet portraits, wildlife, landscape) on my official website at www.colettetheriault.com 

Reflections from my studio

Although I did not achieve all I had planned for 2014, it was still a memorable year. Many wonderful opportunities arose...I explored Panama for 3 weeks, taught workshops for adults and teens (Visionart), established new relationships with several galleries, sold quite a few original paintings and prints from my inventory, worked with old and new clients as I created commissions for them, and met some wonderful people who've inspired me to never give up! Thank you all and I welcome 2015 with open arms, embracing the new adventures and opportunities that await...

Celebrating Yvan Wheale, Manitoulin Landscape Artist

Last month, my friend Gigi and I attend the opening of  Mr. Ivan Wheale's exhibit at Artists On Elgin.  We also celebrated Mr. Wheale's birthday which happened to be on the same day of the opening. Congratulations Mr. Wheale for another successful show!

Gigi and I are seen her with the talented Mr. Wheale surrounded by some of his beautiful paintings. My favourite is that of "Butternut Falls", situated directly above my head!