Jan Fontecchio Perley

Looking Up, Oil Painting

2023

Artist Comments
A cougar gazes upward, its intense eyes locked on a radiant shower of gold. Rich, earthy tones blend seamlessly in the background, highlighting the features of the wildcat. The scene exudes a sense of curiosity.

About the Artist
Artist Jan Fontecchio Perley’s lifelong passion for animals and art merges in the images she paints. Her Western subject matter is executed with an impressionistic realism, using a limited color palette. Jan captures the essence of her subjects in the details, whether it be the playful visage of a cow or the delicate feathers of a colorful bird. She paints as the ultimate fulfillment of symmetry and exactness. Her work embodies a genuinely jovial exuberance. “My heart longs for beauty and the desire to possess it, art engrosses me in that quest completely,” says Jan. Often working on two pieces simultaneously, Jan paints from a small studio in her home in Idaho.

Words that describe this painting: cougar, mountain lion, puma, cat, West, wild animal, profile, wildlife, gold, metallic, animals, western, contemporary, oil painting, brown

Looking Up
Jan Fontecchio Perley
Oil painting on flat wood panel
Varnished and Ready to frame
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2023
24 in. h x 18 in. w x .1 in. d
2 lbs. 1 oz.