nyala ewe | oil on canvas

This oil painting captures the gentle beauty of a Nyala ewe — elegant, alert, and perfectly camouflaged within the dappled bushveld. Her rich russet coat, marked with fine vertical white stripes and soft spots along her flanks, blends seamlessly with the filtered light around her. Unlike the darker, heavily maned bulls, ewes are more delicate in appearance, their markings designed for subtlety and protection. Nyala ewes move quietly through dense thickets, relying on stillness and camouflage rather than speed. They form small, loose family groups with other females and their young, often pausing to listen, groom, or melt into cover at the slightest hint of danger. Ever watchful mothers, they guide their calves through a world of predators with cautious grace. This artwork reflects the understated strength and natural poise of one of Africa’s most enchanting antelope.