Deaf Leopard

Step into an enchanting world of rich patterns, art historical homage, and playful storytelling with this spectacular original fine art watercolor painting. 

This intricate painting celebrates the joy of bold, eclectic interior design and fine art collecting. The scene opens into a cozy, vibrant parlor where two magnificent, spotted leopards are taking an afternoon nap on a beautiful multi-patterned floral sofa—one resting peacefully on the seat cushion and the other stretched out across the top backrest.

Behind them, the room explodes with a gallery wall set against ornate, red and blue floral wallpaper. The wall features "paintings within the painting", by Gauguin.  Fresh bouquets of flowers, decorative ceramics, and an eclectic patterned rug. In the foreground, a blue and white striped coffee table holds a collection of art books, including titles honoring Gauguin and the natural world.

Painted with professional-grade Rembrandt watercolor pigments on heavy archival Arches watercolor paper, this piece beautifully showcases master-level watercolor techniques. The use of high quality paints ensures that this heirloom-quality artwork will remain vibrant for generations. It pairs luminous, strokes of layered watercolor paints with incredibly sharp, precise fine-line illustration.

It ships. with a signed certificate of authenticity.

Custom framing is available for this artwork.  The frame shown in the last few photos is a an example of another painting in the  custom framing option I offer.  It is a beautiful soft-ivory colored wood frame with grey accents and a waxed silver fillet.  The molding is 1" wide and 1" deep including the silver fillet.

A soft white, hand-cut archival 2.25" wide Crescent mat surrounds the artwork. It has UV Clear glass and is fitted with D-ring hangers and plastic-coated picture wire so arrives ready to hang.

You can select the framed or unframed option in the drop down menu.