Leopard Resting

Here's another painting that was done some time ago. I referenced Robert Bateman's work to paint the leopard, but I put him in a different position along with a new background. This was the first painting with which I used pre-made acrylic colours instead of the basic five (yellow, red, blue, black and white). The rocks were painted using a palet knife, so they have a stoney texture. I also love this painting because I like drawing and painting animals, and because I like the way the sky turned out, especially the clouds.