2022 Kelley Sutphin Realistic Cheetah Painting, "Love Bite"

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This is a one of a kind realistic animal oil painting on canvas. Its dimensions are 24"x36"x1.5. It comes unframed. … Read more This is a one of a kind realistic animal oil painting on canvas. Its dimensions are 24"x36"x1.5. It comes unframed. A certificate of authenticity will follow delivery.

This painting depicts two cheetahs and butterflies. The artist uses fine brushwork in this photorealistic style.

Artist statement: I try to incorporate endangered species into my art pieces whenever possible. This particular image of a mother African Leopard and her cub I found to be very eye-catching. The dynamic criss-cross of their bodies created a perfect way to draw the eye in and let it wander amidst the spots and soft fur. I’m a color enthusiast and adding the magenta azaleas into the background created a beautiful mix of pinks and golden fur. I needed to add another species that was facing habitat loss and decreasing populations so I chose the Blue Morpho butterfly that is suffering from over-collection due to its rare beauty. The iridescent blue sheen of the wings complimented the blue green color of the leopard's eyes beautifully. - Kelley Sutphin See less