"The Watcher" Pastels

This original pastel painting was inspired by a photo by Helen Black of this beautiful black leopard. Her name is Danielle affectionally known as Lela by her keepers in Hammerton Zoo.
I felt i had to create this painting after seeing the image that shows off the power, presence and grace of this large cat emerging from the darkness. Some viewers have described her as scary with those piercing eyes staring at you. What do you think?

​The original is professionally framed in black with a black mount and museum grade art glass AR70

​Painting framed on wall is for illustration purposes.