Stalking Leopard

Original painting of “Stalking Leopard “ by Moira Briel

This original work was painted on a 50.50 cm by 40.50cm and depth of 1.50 cm on a acrylic canvas and a protective coat of (gloss) varnish has been applied to seal the acrylic paints and ensure the work stays looking its best for a life time

I was inspired to do this beautiful stalking leopard at night as it looks fierce and ready to pounce with any slight movement he hears . I used black in the background which makes the leopard stand out. Leopards have so many warm colours to their coats. I used orange, yellow and beige and brown which all come together to produce this array of beautiful colours standing out against the dark making him look powerful . If you have ever seen a leopard in real life you will be amazed by their beauty and can’t be missed having black spot markings . He would look great in the lounge or anywhere in the home stalking you and reminding you of Africa

Specifications
Title : Stalking Leopard
Media: Acrylic
Style: Animal Realism
Framing: Not included
Authenticity: Signed on front
Packaging : Shipped in a cardboard box ready to hang but can be rolled in a tube of ridged fibreboard if preferred

Please note that frames on images (if depicted) are for illustrative sizing purposes, only rolled canvas/ paper /originals are shipped.

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I am an Australian based wildlife artist with 30 years of experience.

I was born in Zimbabwe and started my art career by studying under professional artists such as wildlife artist Francis Stoki in Zimbabwe and Donald Waters in Queensland Australia . I worked for a taxidermy in Zimbabwe for two years painting wildlife on a large scale for export overseas. One of my paintings sold to the governor of Beirut and the other to the vice president of Zimbabwe at the time.

I left Zimbabwe 17 years ago and now reside in Perth Western Australia. After retiring I finally have the opportunity to paint full time in my studio , something I always wanted to do.

I enjoy painting wildlife the most coming from Africa I find nothing better then capturing the beauty of wild animals in their natural habitat. I paint in acrylics mostly but have done charcoal drawings and soft pastel drawing as well and a bit of water colour and graphic pencils. I have worked in oils before but find acrylics dry a lot faster. I paint realism mostly but of late have switched to a bit of abstract painting which is fun bringing out the stories it tells. I have also done underwater scenes where I can follow the swirls and patterns of the water creating movement and patterns which are pleasing to the eye. I paint flowers, animals, underwater scenes, abstract,realism, still life, marine life, beach life, sea scapes and birds just to name a few , so keep an eye open for something different as i intend to give you just that