grey upon grey....
The snow leopard cub's face says it all....
Years ago I became fascinated with cats, large and small, and many other animal friends.
Finally I saw snow leopards! Real furry ones, then I was able to draw, paint, and pencil them in various ways. Long and sturdy, a very thick furry coat and tail, eyes narrowed to reduce snow glare, snowshoe paws, and black lip lining with extra dark hairs to shield from UV sun rays all paint an animal built for survival in very high altitudes of 10,000 feet or more.
Intention
Drawing the Line~
Ruff, The Great Furry
I am amazed how animals and people adapt to all kinds of climates and altitudes. I love watching a cat or collie grow a think winter coat, just like magic!
*"Snow on snow on snow..."
A Collage of Colors Paint Winter:
yellow ochre light,
cobalt blue,
brunt umber,
burnt Sienna,
titanium white,
Payne's gray
*"Snow on snow on snow..."
A Collage of Colors Paint Winter:
yellow ochre light,
cobalt blue,
brunt umber,
burnt Sienna,
titanium white,
Payne's gray
Winter Wolf~
"It's Snow Joke~ "
Related Posts:
Courage
Winter Wolf
Escape Artists
Stars and Snow Spirit of Phoebe
Legend of the White Stag
Dream Catcher
Resources:
Music
* In the Bleak Midwinter, Julie Andrews sings
Art Instruction:
The Art of Painting Wild Animals, 1975, A Grumbacher Art Library Book, Paintings by Art Schoenherr
Dahlis Roy: Visionary Artist, Author, and Tai Chi Instructor
Images by Dahlis
Young Snow Leopard, pastel painting
Intention, pencil drawing
Drawing the Line, ink quick sketch
Ruff, The Great Furry, photo
Winter Wolf, oil painting
