Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Happy Holidays
I wish all of my family, friends, clients and visitors to my blog/website, a very Merry Christmas and Wonderful New Year!
Friday, December 19, 2008
Arabian Horse Portrait update
Well, I decided to get the Arabian horse pastel framed. I needed to get a mat for it so it is off to the framers for measurments. When I pick up the mat and frame the artwork, I'll post a photo as soon as I am able. One can sometimes not believe how wonderful a portrait looks when it is suitably framed. Just wait and see...
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Pastel Portrait Update
Well, after much work on this piece, I believe it to be now complete. The messy fur on the body was quite a challenge. Click on the link below for a larger view on my pet portrait website.
Labels:
pastel pet portrait,
Sheltie,
Shetland sheepdog
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Close up of dog eye pastel painting
This portrait is of a dog named Rilee who recently lost her life to cancer. I had finished this painting for a while but held off putting on my website because I didn't want the recipient to see their gift before they received it. So here it is, my first attempt at pastels on black velour paper.
You can view the page on my website here: http://www.colettetheriault.com/descriptions/petdescriptions/Husky_mix_eye_painting.php
You can view the page on my website here: http://www.colettetheriault.com/descriptions/petdescriptions/Husky_mix_eye_painting.php
Shetland Sheepdog Pastel Painting
Currently on my easel: pastel painting on suede matboard of a sheltie curled up sleeping on his favorite pillow. Click on image for a larger view.
Labels:
dog,
pastel painting,
Shetland sheepdog portrait
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Arabian Horse Pastel Painting
SOLD!
Another horse portrait, this time of an Arabian. This equine has a gorgeous dappled grey coat but looks like a white horse. View this horse painting in larger view by clicking here: http://www.colettetheriault.com/descriptions/paint1description/Arabian_horse_painting.php
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Pastel horse on Suede Paper
My new found love of pastel pencils on suede paper. I also tried velour paper and it is quite comparable and the effect much the same.
This is a work in progress I started a while ago. This painting is of a grey Arabian horse that I photographed one summer during a local horse jumping show.
This is a work in progress I started a while ago. This painting is of a grey Arabian horse that I photographed one summer during a local horse jumping show.
Labels:
Arabian,
Horse,
painting,
pastel,
People portrait,
suede paper,
velour paper,
Work in progress
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Dog Christmas Portrait
Cute little MeRLin has quite a mouthful! This drawing was a special gift for a dear friend.
View the larger size image here: http://www.colettetheriault.com/descriptions/petdescriptions/Welsh_Terrier_drawing.php
Labels:
dog drawing,
Pet Portrait,
welsh terrier
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Welsh Terrier Pet Portrait Drawing
My last pet portrait commission before Christmas. View the work in progress of this drawing here: http://www.colettetheriault.com/descriptions/workinprogess/Welshwip.php
Pet Portrait Gift Certificates are great last minute presents! Visit http://www.colettetheriault.com/giftcertificate.php for more details.
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Christmas commissions 2008
I will no longer be able to accept Christmas 2008 commissions as of Dec. 08th. I would be happy to work with you in the New Year to create a special portrait. You can also take advantage of a pet portrait gift certificates for that special person. These can be printed off your home printer for an "instant" gift or they can be mailed to you or the recipient in time for Christmas. Please view http://www.colettetheriault.com/giftcertificate.php for more details.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Busy, busy, busy...
Finished this pencil portrait in record time! This drawing of a Brittany spaniel was completed using smooth Bristol paper and graphite pencils ranging from F to 8b. I love how the fuzzy background makes the dog stand out. To view a larger version of this pet portrait, view: http://www.colettetheriault.com/descriptions/petdescriptions/Brittany_spaniel_drawing.php
Labels:
brittany spaniel drawing,
graphite pencil
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