Portrait of a Wildlife Biologist and Tracker

I recently presented my portrait of Jeff Sikich to him saying, "Little do these cubs know that once you find them and tag them, your research captures the personal commitment of us all."

Thank you for your dedicated work, Jeff!

Dr. Jeff Sikich of the Santa Monica Mountains & Cub

(he may remember which one this lucky little guy was; I do not)

P-52 & P-50 as Cubs

       ..and here is my newest addition to National Wildlife Federation's 

challenge to me to "paint all the P's"...   

             "P-52 & P-50 as Cubs"       

Painting these two babies (two of a litter of three) 
was a joy.  Who couldn't love those faces?

Matted reproductions, ready to be framed

 @$30. 

online #SaveLACougars.com

all art profits go toward the realization of 
California's first wildlife overpass

"P-37, as Cub"

At last, a new addition to the collection of "All the P's"... 

"P-37, as Cub"

11x14" pastel on suede mat

framed original @$1250.

in support of "SaveLACougars"

critically needed wildlife crossing 

ready-for-framing 8x10"reprints @$30.

online at #SaveLACougars

CREATING

AN ARTISTIC COLLECTION OF

“ALL THE P’s”

(puma/cougar/mountain lion/ghost cat)

www.KathiColman.com

KColmanStudio@gmail.com

Challenged by Beth Pratt, California Director of National

Wildlife Federation, to “paint all the P’s” in support of the

critically-needed wildlife crossing over #101 at Liberty

Canyon, artist Kathi Colman has been at work portraying

their beautiful faces (young or old, alive or deceased) to

be reproduced & made available to all thru the #SaveLA

Cougars website. Many originals may also be purchased

by those with a generous heart; Kathi has contributed

them outright to make this privately-funded wildlife corridor

dream become a reality!

“I always talk to them as I paint them. They each have

their own personality and story to tell. I am fulfilled when

told, “Oh, those eyes! That face! I can actually feel their

plight!” Their message is simply that we humans must

now undo our thoughtlessness... Our L.A. freeways have

trapped them and denied them their freedom to roam and

live naturally. ...That makes us the predators, right?

*the portraits of the cubs are the sweetest because we had not yet disappointed

them

Very lucky lady.  

She got the "awwwwww" painting.

 

Eric plunked Kat in the car today and told her, "We are going to pick up your birthday present".

Surprised, Kat never realized her husband had been noting her comments, "Ohh, this is my favorite one..", during their four visits to the Fred Kavli Theatre's Jungleland art show over its' five months exhibit. Despite being an animal lover, Kat is highly allergic to them so "P-32, as Kitten" is now her own special fur cub!

In acquiring this original painting by artist Kathi Colman, Eric and Kat Gerber have contributed to the support of the ongoing cultural exhibits at the Fred Kavli Theatre, as well as to #SaveLACougars tireless fundraising efforts toward the critical need for our wildlife crossing.

Therefore, Kat's birthday is a gift to all!  

Happy Birthday, Kat, and much appreciation to your loving husband...

shared by-

Kathi Colman

www.KathiColman.com

or KColmanStudio@gmail.com

facebook.com/KathiColmanStudio

-Fine Arts' recognized oil and pastel portraitist

-Community Cultural Affairs Director and Historical Archivist, Old Agoura CA

-Administrative Editor for Facebook newsletter Old Agoura Homeowners 

-Advisory Council/Ambassador for SaveLACougars

=

Recognition Award from CA State Senate!

An interesting find-

During a recent renovation of four classrooms of Emerson High School in Oklahoma, a startling discovery was made.

Beneath the current boards rested another set of chalkboards - untouched for nearly 100 years. Protected and totally undisturbed, the century-old writings and drawings looked like they were made just yesterday.

Two dates were found on the boards: November 30, 1917, and December 4, 1917.  It is now 2017!

English teacher Cinthea Comer told The Oklahoman, "It was so eerie because the colors were so vibrant it looked like it was drawn today. To know that it was drawn 100 years ago is like you're going into a looking glass into the past."

*Who knew that scribbles on a chalkboard could become more proof of the color retention of simple school chalk colors.

As I have shared with you earlier, artists pastels 

-made from refined pure pigment (NOT chalk dust) 

-have retained their brilliance since the 1400’s!  Pastel paintings are inarguably permanent when protected.

I just wanted to share this interesting example... Enjoy!