At times invisible, lazing around in the heat of the noon, this African Leopard finds solitude on the limb of a tree. Just who has spotted who is the question ...

Slim and sleek but powerful in motion, imposing threats upon any creature and yet only acting as they instinctively know best. Has she eaten already or is she waiting till the cool of the day to hunt for prey?  ... who has spotted who first?

A creature all to her own, she almost looks as if she is floating on the branches surface. From a distance we are able to admire their agility and hunting skills. Many probabilities mankind has forced upon this beautiful animal. Within this new reality they are in a constant struggle for existence.

"I have given this painting a warm, content feel, with the leopard’s searing eyes expressing the heart and soul of Africa. I needed to capture this gentle moment and allow the warmth to show through, freshening it up with some natural greens and ochre." ~ Daniel Taylor

Today leopards are most common in Eastern, Southern and Central Africa, but were once much more widespread. Leopards have suffered extensive range loss, and are threatened by increasing habitat fragmentation. In many countries, leopards are persecuted because of their perceived impact on livestock.

100% of the funds raised through the leopard painting will be used for leopard conservation projects in East and Central Africa. This includes protection of their habitat and their prey species, human-wildlife conflict mitigation, training of local scouts and wildlife rangers, as well as community education.