The Growling Tiger

For sale is a magnificent, striking 20" x 20" original canvas painting by the celebrated New England outsider artist Nick Piliero, titled "Grooming" also known as "The Growling Tiger". This highly collectible piece captures the raw power of a growling tiger using Piliero's iconic, explosive riot of color. Thick, expressive black outlines frame high-contrast ribbons of blue, purple, red, and yellow, making the tiger head wildly pop against a deep emerald-green backdrop. It perfectly showcases the uninhibited brushwork and raw expressionist style that built Piliero's dedicated regional following. Nick Piliero was a beloved Vermont-based outsider artist known for his vibrant color palettes, uninhibited brushwork, and deeply human storytelling.