A Light in the Dark by Eilidh Mitchell
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This feline portrait is titled ‘A Light in the Dark’ which alludes to the highlights of the tabby cat’s fur against the tenebrous background. The title also refers to the joy that pets bring to our lives, particularly during difficult times. My focus with this piece was to spotlight the soulful expression of the cat, partially obscured by shadow.
About the Artist
Eilidh Mitchell
I am a wildlife and pet portrait artist based in the outskirts of Glasgow, Scotland. I specialise in soft pastel art, using a range of soft pastel chalks, pan pastels, and pastel pencils. My preferred surface is Clairefontaine PastelMat which has a velvet like texture and holds multiple layers of…
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