PET PORTRAITS - DOGS, CATS, HORSES, OTHER ANIMAL ART - ABOUT "PAWTRAITS"

Pet portrait paintings are created with pastels. Each portrait is an artistic rendering of your pet. I specialize in dogs, cats, horses, other animals, wildlife and birds.

CORI SOLOMON'S AWARDS

In February of 2002, I won first place in the drawing category from the Art Show at the Dog Show, a national juried fine arts competition dedicated to canine art in Wichita, Kansas with my drawing "The Long Stare". "Feathered Scrutiny" won first place in the drawing category and Best Entry Depicting a Sighthound at the Art Show at the Dog Show in 2004. At this same show "Puppy Bliss" received a 4th place award in the drawing category. At the 2007 Art Show at the Dog Show “Silhouette” received 3rd place in the drawing category and “Cyrus”, a monotype received 3rd place in the hand pulled prints category.

For other exhibitions click on About Cori Solomon.

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3rd Place
"Silhouette"

ARTIST STATEMENT

Capturing the spirit and emotion of the animal or pet in a drawing is what my art and pet portraits are all about. I look into the eyes trying to figure the animals inner soul. What are our pets telling us?

For me the eyes tell it all. This distinguishes my art and pet portraits from others. I capture the essence and character of the animal or pet through the eyes. Every pair of eyes tells a story and my job, as an animal artist is to look beyond and find the heart and soul of each pet or animal.

Like many artists, it took a tragic event to spark my true creativity. This occurred in the summer of 2001 when my sister died. Having difficulties drawing human figures I turned my focus to my dogs, who gave me the unconditional love that I needed at the time. My three salukis became my inspiration as they still are. I had and continue to spend hours watching their antics. With the death of my sister I also inherited 2 cats. Not having been a cat lover, I quickly changed and learned the differences between canines and felines.

My motto is less can be more. Let the observer visualize their interpretation, thereby creating the image and story. I use many styles to accomplish this whether it is realism or abstraction.

My artistic goals have been to experiment in the types of animals and pets I draw. I like to challenge myself by drawing a new breed of dog or cat to see if I can capture their spirit. I have also expanded into drawing horses, wildlife and birds. At this point in my career soft pastel is the best way I can convey the essence of a pet or animal. I am beginning to incorporate some watercolors into my drawings and pet portraits.

In 2006 I began creating monotypes. Monotypes are a form of printmaking whereby an original inked or painted image is transferred from a plate onto paper. Each print is a unique work and is not repeated. This medium enabled my artistic expression to become more fluid and loose. By employing brighter colors in these works I have also added a new dimension to my art.    

CHARITIES AND NON-PROFITS

Cori Solomon donates a percentage of her proceeds from commissioned work to several non-profit organizations if a customer mentions they were referred by that specific non-profit charity or organization. For information about participating contact Cori at Cori@CorisPawtraits.com.

For further information, to purchase one of the available Pawtraits listed in the gallery, or to order a Cori's Pawtrait, please  Email or call Cori at 310.471.6672 or 888.471.6672

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