Terek at the Wild Cat Sanctuary
Deborah Trent, 2023 · Acrylic on canvas
Terek is one of the tigers at the Sandstone Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone, Minnesota. The year before, I painted two other rescued big cats and gifted those pieces to the sanctuary.
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Inspiration
Dash, the first tiger I ever painted.
Artistic Process
I sketched the general outline and markings, then moved into painting.
- Brushes: ½" grainer, Round 2, SNAP! Filbert 12, 1" stroke.
- Paints: Mid-Value Warm Beige (Fawn), Yellow Light, Yellow Ochre, Deep Rose, Black, White.
Reflections
This nonprofit rescues surrendered and confiscated big cats, giving them a permanent, safe home. Sadly, many exotics are still purchased online for private ownership.
Date of Creation
October 17, 2023