The Asiatic Lion

Panthera Leo Leo-a rare lion that roams India in numbers of under 1000 today. These are very large lions, known to be 10 feet long, and have a range of colors in their fur-including black. Facing threats of poaching and other environmental hazards, they are fortunately increasing in numbers. 

For my love of all cats, here is the noble male Asiatic Lion in watercolor. 

(And just for fun, here's my little wildcat, also just as noble)

Cats (and a dog) portraits

 A neighbor of mine loves cats, so I jumped on the opportunity to paint them. She has 3 Maine Coons (which are very cool cats), a Sphinx (!), and a black cat. 

Turns out I really enjoy the company of cats, and painting them as well.

A long time friend of mine lost her Cane Corso recently. His name was Enzo, and he was a behemoth of a dog. He was just seven years old, which seems young for a dog to move to the rainbow bridge. To send my condolences, I sketched Enzo on blue paper in pastels. This was my first time really using pastels, and being that Enzo had a blue-gray coat, I thought this was perfect. RIP Enzo.