Gaze - Pastel on pastelmat (18x24 inch, 19x25 inch framed)

Each painting in my art collection carries a piece of the journey I have taken with color, nature, and intuition. When a painting begins, I rarely know exactly where it will lead - the gentle wash of watercolor, the depth of pastel, or the rich texture of acrylic invites surprise at every turn. These are not just decorations for your wall. They are moments paused lovingly composed and preserved on canvas and paper. Each work is an opportunity to bring a piece of this story into your space, inviting a sense of calm, wonder, and connection to the living poetry of the natural world.
 
I painted this piece to capture the quiet intensity and elegance of a leopard emerging from the shadows. I was drawn to the contrast between the animal’s intricate golden markings and the deep, almost mysterious darkness surrounding it. I built the leopard slowly, paying close attention to the fine details of the fur, the patterns of its coat, and especially the expression in its eye and face, which gives the painting its sense of presence. The rich layers of forest green in the background suggest dense foliage without distracting from the animal, allowing the leopard to remain the undeniable focus. I wanted the finished painting to feel both powerful and intimate—as though, for a brief moment, you have encountered this magnificent animal in the stillness of the wild.