This is a recent painting of a leopard on Ivorine. This miniature is very small (shown much larger than actual size). The original painting is sold.
I was able to get up close to this cat to study him. He is a part of a sanctuary for big cats that takes in these beautiful animals that have been a part of the fur trade, illegal animal trafficking, abused, or just overgrown exotic pets that can’t be cared for by their owners any longer. He was just amazing (and a little bit feisty! 
) – that experience of being able to get up close to him will inspire my work for a long time. 
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June 11th, 2008 at 6:16 am
Hello Rebecca, what fantastic deep and clear colours. Just love it. It must be an adventure to get so close to him – it is a beautiful cat. Which size is it? Absolutely fantastic work.
June 13th, 2008 at 1:16 am
I think this is my favourite work from your easel Rebecca. Just amazing depth…
June 14th, 2008 at 11:11 am
Your love and curiosity of the lovely creatures of the wild is so apparent in your work. This one is no exception. Beautiful…
June 16th, 2008 at 11:26 am
Another Beauty! Bear hugs, Frankie