leopard looking up | pen & ink

Leopards are solitary by nature, moving through the bushveld with silent confidence. They rely on acute hearing and sharp eyesight, often pausing exactly like this — motionless but alert — before deciding whether to climb, stalk, or melt back into cover. Their rosette-patterned coat, beautifully rendered here, is more than decoration: it breaks up their outline in dappled light, making them almost invisible in thickets and trees. This artwork reflects that balance of stillness and readiness — a leopard at ease, yet always ready for action.