Painted on location at the Austin Zoo with Plein Air Austin, this painting of a tiger cleaning up after a hearty meal of….well I don’t know, there were pretty big bones lying there when it was done, is titled “Last Licks”. This zoo’s main attraction is that you can really see the animals. The tiger’s space wasn’t especially gorgeous, but it did have this lovely tree, and with a little imagination I blocked out everything manmade. I won’t add to this sketch. It has a simplicity that I like.
My name is Terri M Wells. Welcome to my blog, “Open Studio” where you will see the art I’m working on, my processes, and the ideas behind them. Since 2005, I’ve been passionate about painting watercolors on location, “plein air”. Some of the watercolors lead to abstract wall sculptures and studio paintings. Periodically I’ll sell small, more affordable, work here. My larger work can be purchased through my website www.terrimwells.com
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Painting Tigers
Watercolor, plein air, on location, western art,
Austin Zoo,
on location,
Painting tigers,
Plein Air Austin,
sketch
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I love this tiger painting. It has come to mind multiple times since I first saw it, and you're right, its simplicity is its strength. You really used watercolor to your advantage here - wonderful color and light, and the power of suggestion.
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