Original lion paintings
Mohawk was the very first lion I saw in the wild. On my first trip to the Masai Mara, within moments of landing on the airstrip near Offbeat Mara, there he was, resting quietly under a tree. It was my very first game drive and I’ll never forget it.
He went straight into my sketchbook, became the first lion I painted from that trip, and was the centrepiece of my solo show, Into Africa. One of my paintings of Mohawk still hangs on my lounge wall, and another is in the private collection of the owner of Offbeat Mara. He’s a very special lion to me. These days he goes by a different name and lives on the main reserve. He left Mara North when four nomad lions took over the Offbeat pride.
Lions, lionesses and cubs
I love painting lions, lionesses and their cubs. One evening we watched Half Tail and Logol from the Marsh Pride, who had moved out of the main reserve into Mara North for safety. Logol was injured, and Half Tail was protecting the pride almost single-handedly. While everyone else headed off for sundowners, we stayed and waited, and were rewarded with the most amazing views of Half Tail.
Mohawk of the Mara
100×70cm oil on linen.
SOLD
First sighting of Mohawk
80×80cm oil on linen.
Artist’s own collection.
Logol
80×80cm oil on linen.
SOLD
Lion paintings available now
Would you love a lion of your own? Have you been on safari and wan t a lovely reminder of your trip.
I take a small number of commissions each year. Get in touch and tell me what you have in mind.
Hang on!: a cheeky lion cub peeking round the edge.
painting size 20×20cm - framed size 29cm x29cm
Oil painting on linen panel, ready framed in a White St Ives style frame
A great opportunity to have an original work of art with a small original. Looks super on its own or mixed with others from the collection.
I love working in layers, and my oil paints look so beautiful alongside the natural linen background. My unique approach to animal painting, marked by a playful and whimsical touch, adds depth and character to the piece.
A great way to start your collection, or to treat yourself to something special, even if you’ve run out of wall space.
The original painting comes framed in a St Ives style frame handmade by Foster and Walker with D rings and hanging cord attached ready to hang. Oil paintings are framed without glass; you can see the beautiful linen background and every brushstroke.
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