Chinese Leopard, Oil on Canvas, 20" x 20" I met this gorgeous leopard at the Wildlife Heritage Trust for endangered species in England. I was with a group of photographers and  became fascinated with him. Since it seemed mutual, I kept returning alone while the others moved on. On my fourth return, something hit the glass between us at such velocity I almost lost the camera! It turned out there were two leopards in there, and his thoroughly irritated, hidden mate had four-footed the glass in a blur of motion and force! No-one was hurt luckily and I took the hint and tootled off!

I have a passion for all animals and the natural world. Most of these paintings are done from my own photographs or sketches of the animals, including the Big Cats.   There is a story and experience of some kind which goes with each and this creates an energy I feel is hard to get from working only in the studio or from online references. You can see more photos , close-ups and in situ views of available work  in my Etsy Shop - The Magic Paintbox - link below. You can also email me if you would like to find out more about any for licensing, prints or  to discuss a  personal commission     [email protected]  

White Knight 24" x 32" - Oil on Canvas   Prints available - email [email protected]

An Oil Portrait of a beautiful Arabian, based on the Champion Stallion, El Nabila b, who I had the great honor of meeting a few years ago at his then home in California! I have concentrated on the sculptural elegance and strength of form and used a limited and muted palette which complements his power and grace.

Curious Companions Oil on canvas  20" x 20"                                       Available Original

While driving with friends in the West of Ireland, I spotted these two beauties in a nearby field and shot off to photograph them; deaf to the outraged cries of my companions - on whom I apparently unleashed a million midges as I went! These ponies were extremely curious and friendly and I am on a promise to return with carrots, since they posed here for free!! The work is on block canvas painted all around the sides, so no frame is required. It is very three dimensional in impact.

Allah's Gift - 18" x 22" - Oil on Canvas- Prints available

This painting was the first in a series in which I wanted to celebrate the mythical beauty and allure of Arabian horses. I named it "Allah's Gift" as according to legend, these horses were created from the wind itself by Allah on the last day of creation. Fittingly this one was purchased by a client from the Royal court in Riyadh.

      Burning Bright 20" x 16" - Oil on CanvasThis is an endangered Sumatran Tiger. The painting is Oil on linen canvas. This stunning predator is captured here mid prowl and looking up at the watcher. The model is from "The Big Cat Sanctuary" in England and she was part of a group of endangered animals who are there to essentially breed and preserve their species against extinction. However currently the prospect of a return to the wild for this species is out of view sadly.

  Out of the Blue 32" x 24" - Oil on canvas -  Original available  This tiger comes straight at you out of a deep blue vortex and snow storm effect - it was a fun and rather indulgent one with a very 3D feel. White Tigers are amongst the must beautiful and high impact of the Big Cats and this one, with his curious ice-blue eyes, is no exception!  Unfortunately they're even more endangered and breeding them is questionable and often unscrupulous. Nevertheless I'm celebrating here the beauty alone!T he canvas is deep-edged , painted white around the sides and meant to hang unframed - but could be framed if preferred.

       Tiger Lily, 14" x 18" - Oil on canvas

This exotic piece is of a Bengal tiger enjoying a dip in a forest pool. He looks as if he may be about to sample the Water lily floating in front of him!

I love the way the vibrant colour of the lily is picked up by the colour of his tongue and also the reflections of his glorious markings in the water. The rich colours and scene make this a rather exotic painting which would liven up a bland room, or equally; enhance a more richly decorated one.

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