Clouded Leopard

Oil on Birchwood Panel | 20″ x 20″

“Smallest of all the big cats, and according to recent research, the most ancient. The species can be traced back over 6 million years! It’s extremely powerful, with strong legs and large canines. A small but mighty animal, not to be underestimated.

Looming out of the dark, a stealthy hunter with keen eyes. Staking prey in the depth of night, solitary and independent, ready to strike. A delicate pink nose the only flesh visible.

Painted from reference taken by Christian Meermann.

I paint using the “wet on wet” technique, which means I build up the layers of colour and texture in small sections at a time. Not waiting for the paint beneath to dry, but pulling my brush through the wet paint, creating clean and precise marks.”