Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Still painting more wolf fur!


On this step the fur on the wolf's back was done in many layers of carefully applied pastel. It is unfortunate that this photo does not capture the detail of the fur accurately. I will attempt to take a better photo for the next update.
 
Wolf Painting in progress by Canadian Wildlife Artist Colette Theriault


Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Underpainting fur

On this step, I continue to work on the underpainting for the body fur. Many layers of pastel still need to be added to achieve the look of his luscious coat.
 
It will be a while before I can begin painting his beautiful face but first things first! 
 

Monday, November 25, 2013

What Wild Animal Painting is on my easel?

Some of you might remember this painting I started many months ago and only progressed to the storage bin.  It is a large piece for my standards, and part of the reason for the delay was that I needed to acquired a stand up easel to complete the piece. But enough excuses...here is a bit of background I added today. 
 
Wildlife Painting on the easel by Canadian Animal Artist Colette Theriault

Christmas Craft and Gift Show

This year I will be participating in Confederation High School's Annual Christmas Craft and Gift Show, December 7th and 8th. I will be showcasing many of my prints (framed and unframed), several original paintings as well as Christmas cards.  Please stop by to have a look and have a chat.
Your company would be greatly appreciated.

Do extend this invitation to your friends, family, and acquaintances.

Hoping to see you then,
Colette
 

1918 Main St, Val Caron, Ontario

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Blue Jay Bird Painting in Pastel

Painting this bird in blue will give me an excellent opportunity to produce Christmas cards. Along with the similar red cardinal in snow scene that was previously painted, both will be available as cards in the near future.
 
On this last step of the painting, I completed the belly, wing and tail feathers as well as the branch and foot. I redefined more of the pine branches to darken the background a bit more. And voila, here is my "little prince in blue"!
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Blue Jay Bird Painting in pastel by Canadian wildlife artist Colette Theriault
"Dressed in Blue" Blue Jay
pastel
4" x 6"
 

Monday, November 11, 2013

Work in progress of blue jay painting

In this step I refined the shape of the Jay's beak and created a three dimensional shape using shades of gray and white on black pastel. After completing the eye and white feathers around the eye and throat, I was excited to finally add some gorgeous blue feathers!
I then defined the black  markings which now gives this bird the unmistakable look of a Blue Jay.
 
On the next step, I will begin to add the background so that I can finish the wispy look of the feathers at the back of the crest.
 
blue jay painting in progress by Wildlife Artist Colette Theriault
 
With the background complete, I can now redefine outline of the crest feathers.
 
Blue Jay Painting in pastel update by Canadian Avian Artist Colette Theriault
 

New Painting of Bird in Blue

This is the first step on the progress of  my newest small painting of a blue jay in winter. Although blue jays are popular birds to paint and photograph, I had yet to paint this lovely subject. I am using mainly pastel pencils due to the small working space of only 4"x6", but also the square and round sticks for the less defined areas and underpainting.

Blue Jay bird painting on the easel, work in progress by Colette Theriault