Watercolor Templeton the Tiger 9 x 11 300lb Fabriano Artistico
It all started with the joy of Genevieve the Giraffe…
After her, the call of elephants led to Momma and Baby Elephant.
As I continue on my imaginary watercolor safari journey, today I present Templeton the Tiger.
I actually painted Templeton outside this past weekend one morning when the air was still cool and the sun was’t very strong yet on the back deck.
It was fun being outside dreaming of a safari I hope I someday get to go on while I paint the characters that are in my mind.
Why stop dreaming when you wake?
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
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It’s beautiful !
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Thank you!
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Love it! Very good! And yes we can dream while awake just as well 🙂
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Sometimes dreaming gets us through the day – eh?! 🙂
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Definitely, feeling Canadian today, eh? 🙂
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Nice eyes! This is a good series. (K)
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Thanks K! I’m having fun with it – who knew?! LOL!
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That’s what makes it fun…always surprises.
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Nice painting.
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Thanks Kamal! Have you ever been on a safari?
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No not yet
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Hope we both get to some day! 🙂
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Yes thanks Jodi.
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Templeton is a cool name for a great tiger, I love the idea of an imaginary safari
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I liked that name too – I’m embarrassed to admit how much time I spent deciding on a name – LOL!
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Lol, do you know I do the same thing, sometimes I am sure I spend the same time naming as painting the subject 😀
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haha! Isn’t that funny?!?!!! 🙂
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Love this Jodi, well done! ❤️😊
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Thanks Jenny. ☺️
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I love, love, love the safari series. And I would love, love, love to go on a real safari someday. 🙂
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Thanks Kathy! Hope we both get to! 😉
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Just beautiful Jodi! You did such an amazing job on Templeton the Tiger! You are really good at painting animals!
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Awh! sometimes! He was a second try for me. Second time around, he came very easy though. I’m glad you like him PJ. 🙂
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If that was only your second time around on the tiger, that is truly amazing!!
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You know…. when you put it that way – I guess you are right? I am always mad when I don’t get it right the first time…. Maybe my expectations are a bit too high LOL!
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LOL! Yes, your expectations are high if you think you should get it right the first time – at least until you have years and years of painting behind you. Haha! When I would draw I had to do a lot of erasing to finally get it right.
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Maybe I should add… get it as right as I possibly could get it. Hahaha!
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Oh you are as bad as me with that confidence stuff. Lol. 😉
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LOL! True!
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🙂
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Templeton is pretty cool looking, I have a thing for the Big Cats and he looks dreamy. Can’t wait to see what else you will be painting 🙂 you always keep it fresh and exciting.
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Awh! Thanks Margaret – I have no idea what pop out of my head next – LOL!
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hehe…..I am a-waiting for more to show up! lol
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me too LOL!
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Terrific Tiger, Jodi!! 😊👍🐅 And it is fun painting outside. I find it very calming. 😄🎨
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Especially when it is so nice out – yes! Anything outdoors is always nice – huh? Hope that toe is healing!
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This is magical Jodi! WOW!!
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I like that word, Jenna – magical 🙂 Thanks!!!!
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I’m loving your safari animal series! You should make them a set of notecards!
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Thanks Kathryn! yes – I’m definitely considering that – I need to come up with one more – just not sure what it is going to be – and when the mood will strike – LOL! If I try to force it – it doesn’t work out so great 🙂
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I am really loving your animal series Jodi! They all have so much character. Great job!! 🙂
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Thanks Susan – they do kind of all have their own character about them – eh? Thanks for pointing that out to me 🙂
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You bet they do. That is the fun thing about painting animals. 🙂
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It’s always intimidating to me until I get going 🙂
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Hi Jodi! I hope you kept some of your very first paintings. I’ve been following you on your journey from the get go and you’ve come a long way, baby!! 👏👏 I love the subjects you pick and your growth in this creative endeavor is awesome!!
Always look forward to your blogging!
Gail
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What a special note this is Gail! Thank you! you kinda made my day! 🙂 I really appreciate your sweet comment. I don’t always know who is reading my ramblings out there, and just hope they bring a bit of joy. 🙂
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That place in your head where all of these creatures roam must be pretty special.
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LOL! That’s one way to look at it. Thank you dear Charlie!
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Painting the dreams, so wonderful!
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you make it sound so lovely 🙂
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Very beautiful colors and image!
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Thanks Lynn! Hope that book is coming along well 🙂
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wow! oh my…..
love the creativity, imagination and style and design!
this would be great for kids books, kids cards, kids stories, I can see lots of marketing for this tiger! you could copyright this and start selling!! 🙂
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awh! thanks debi! hmmmm – maybe I need to dream about some Templeton Tiger adventures 🙂
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Why indeed? Especially when your dreams produce something as special as Templeton the Tiger! I’m looking forward to seeing more animals from this safari!
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PS: I see from the comment above mine that I’m not the only one who thinks you could make wonderful children’s books!
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Awh. You are just too sweet. ☺️
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Thanks Ann. We will see if anything else gets dreamed up. Lol.
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This is fabulous!!! Love your style!! He looks amazing!! Beautiful work!! 😍😍 And I think I actually dream more when I’m awake. 😊hehe
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Thanks Charlie! Dream on !!
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He is quite handsome, Jodi! Fabulous in a manly fashion! Ah yes, dreaming more when awake is a daily activity in our home! 🙂 🙂 🙂
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Thanks Carrie. Dream on!!! 😉
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🙂 🙂 🙂
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Indeed, Jodi! Day dreaming is just as good. I’m enjoying your safari! Say hello to Templeton for me.
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Will do Tom! He says “Rooaaar!” back at ya! 🙂
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😀 ( 😯 ) !!
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