This is the completed painting of the black leopard, titled "Intimidation – Black Leopard" (5" x 7"). My object for this painting was to capture the intense gaze and the action expressed in in the cat’s position – a feeling that he may lunge at any moment.
As mentioned earlier, I tried to keep the subtle qualities of the tones and such adding the contrast of the cat’s strength and focus and delicacy. The precious metals (24kt shell gold/sterling silver) were added to the eyes and sheen of the fur and other area that would add an extra glow. As in all of my work, I am working for realism and the honed look of refined miniature painting, so the touches of these illuminations (as always) are very soft so not to be gaudy or have a glaring tinsel look to them – only subtle and elegant enhancement.
You can see the beginning of the painting posted here from back in December and further progress here. The original was sold in February at a gallery exhibition.
Beautiful cat.
I didn’t see this one before. You certainly got that ‘about to lunge’ feel to it. Fantastic as always
I am absolutely stumped at how you get so much details on to such tiny paintings – excellent work
Jason
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Hi Jeanne – Thank you! :D ….your little colored pencil piece cheers up my studio… :D
Hi Patrick – …I didn’t post it anywhere. ;) Thanks so much. Nice of you to drop by! :D
Hi Jason – Thank you so much! I have admired your work for a while. :) Thanks for stopping by and leaving a note. :D
Best,
Rebecca
ypur pic is realy nice
Thanks, Naik! :D