Endangered Reflections, Work in Progress 6

Endangered Reflections

Hello All,

Sorry I haven't posted an update for a while but I was in Atlanta at the Colored Pencil Society of America convention.  After I got back it took a few days before I could start working on it again.

I am almost finished with the log, I still have some work to do on the left side of it.  I did however, add a little bit of the water and reflections (I just couldn't help myself, I can't wait to get started on the reflections, LOL).

As I mentioned in my past postings this piece is done with 100% colored pencil on suede mat board (light tan).  The size is 12" x 22" and the title is "Endangered Reflections".  

The leopard is an Amur Leopard.  The Amur Leopard is native to the Primorye region of southeastern Russia and the Jilin Province of northeast China.  There are less than 100 of these leopards left in the wild, they are at the verge of becoming extinct.  There are some conservation efforts currently trying to save the species.  If you are interested in reading about them and the conservation efforts, simply Google "Amur Leopard" and you will find quite a bit of information regarding the species

If you should have any questions or comments don't hesitate to speak up.  Don't forget to keep scribbling!
Gemma

Animal Totem; Cougar and the Cloud Spirits

Animal Totem; Cougar and the Cloud Spirits

Hi All,

I am thrilled to say that my "Animal Totem" piece will be displayed in the Artists for Conservation Annual Art Exhibition and Festival at Grouse Mountain Resort, North Vancouver, Canada, Sept. 26 thru October 5, 2014.  They selected approximately 200 pieces for the online exhibition and out of the 200 they chose 82 to be displayed in the live exhibition, I feel so honored to have my piece be chosen for that live show.

This piece was done with 100% Colored Pencil on Suede Mat board.  Let me know if you have any questions or comments.  And..... Don't forget............Keep Scribbling!!!!!!

Gemma 

Artists for Conservation: Saving nature one stroke at a time tour!

Here's Lookin' At Ya!

Hi All,

I am absolutely thrilled to hear that my Ostrich will participate in a Gallery tour by Artists for Conservation!

The title of the tour is "Artists for Conservation:  Saving nature one stroke at a time".  This is a huge honor and the tour will start at the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation in Florida.

To see some of the details about the Guy Harvey show, click on this link:  http://www.power2give.org/Broward/Project/Detail?projectId=2744 

About This Project:  Bringing Artists for Conservation to Broward County in May is an opportunity for us to share our passion for art AND our environment. With budgets for art education suffering, and critical environmental and natural resources under stress, we need Artists for Conservation to bolster our region's commitment to both art and the environment.  It is truly art with a purpose, art for a cause.  

Right now I am definitely doing a happy dance!!!!  Don't forget, Keep Scribbling!!
Gemma

Artists For Consevation Art Exhibit

Here's Lookin' at Ya!

Hi All,

I just got notification that my artwork titled, "Here's Lookin' At Ya!" has been accepted in the Artists for Conservation art exhibit.

When judging the art they accepted 197 pieces to be displayed online in the virtual gallery and among those selected for the virtual gallery, 80 were selected for the live exhibit at the Art Festival in Grouse Mountain, North Vancouver, BC.  My piece was one of the 80 selected for the live exhibit, so it will be displayed in the live and the virtual exhibit.  I am so excited and honored!!

Keep Scribbling!!
Gemma

Snow Leopard Eye

Snow Leopard Eye

Hi Everyone!

I'm continuing to write the book, "Complete Colored Pencil Guide to Cats, Wild and Domestic".

I have finished 3 chapters and I'm almost done with the forth.  I have 8 total chapters to do.  I'm not necessarily creating the chapters in order.  I have the Introduction done, Chapter 1 & 2 and Chapter 5 done as well.  I'm now working on Chapter 3 which is, "Features, Eyes, Nose, Ears and Mouths.  

This is one of the eyes, I just finished.  It's the eye of a very young snow leopard.  I had so much fun photographing this leopard, he is a real cutie.  His eyes were a very interesting color so I thought it would be great exercise for the book.

If you have any questions please let me know..... Keep Scribbling!
Gemma

Juried In the Artists for Conservation

Hello Everyone!

I'm excited to announce that my Mountain Lion artwork titled "Reflections" has been accepted into the Artists for Conservation annual exhibition.

I am honored to have my artwork displayed with some of my favorite wildlife artists such as Robert Bateman, Terry Isaac, Val Warner and many more. If you are interested in seeing the virtual exhibition just click on this link: http://www.artistsforconservation.org/virtual-exhibit

Also... I thought I would let you know that I had to put the Raccoon on hold for now because I have a commission I'm working on. I'll post the progress on the commission soon.

Keep Scribbling,
Gemma