Giclee on Somerset Velvet 330gsm Paper with handfinished high gloss varnish butterflies that shimmer when the light hits them , 50x60cm, signed and numbered by the Artist. Edition of 15.
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It is believed that there are only around 20,000 black Panthers left in the world (including all subspecies of black panthers, including the African leopard, the Indian leopard, and the Javan leopard). This number is down from an estimated 100,000 just a century ago…
 
I’ve painted the butterflies with high gloss varnish so they reflect the light when it hits them. Black leopards are rare and mysterious creatures that represent elusiveness, perception, self-reliance, authenticity, and rare beauty. These intriguing cats are also important figures in the mythology and spiritual beliefs of many cultures. This painting is about going through a transformational period in your life…
 
The key to change … is to let go of fear.”
– Rosanne Cash
 
This piece is part of my Spirit Animal Series which celebrates endangered species that are also traditionally thought of as Spirit Animals or Totems.