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.

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

Portrait update of Sleeping sheltie


Here's the latest on the pastel painting. Click on the image for a larger view.

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.

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.

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

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