Nima The Leopard

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All 4 beautiful 💜💙

I love the way you use colour and the thought that goes into it

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24/01/2022
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Often thought to be a distinct species, the "black panther" actually refers to melanistic Jaguars and Leopards. There are at least 13 species of wild cat which demonstrate melanism - an increased level of pigment in the fur - from Leopards like Nima to the tiny Kodkod My colour choices here imbue the piece with life-giving energy & protection. Purple is a colour which represents the Leopards ability to balance between order and chaos, as a predator but also shy and secretive species.

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Liselle-Fae .

I'm an award winning wildlife conservation artist and educator producing vibrant, contemporary watercolours. Taking inspiration from my experiences in wildlife conservation, I strive to create paintings that capture the enigmatic spirit of wildlife. Not only this, but I hope to inject others with…

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