Out from the shadows - Serval Cat

Acrylic and mixed media on canvas

40 x 60cms (approx 16" x 23.5")

I have only ever caught a glimpse of a Serval cat, as it disappeared into the bush - one of the most agile and striking hunters from the cat family.  I've always wanted to paint one and fortunately, I've been allowed to use a fantastic photograph which I've highly adapted into this minimalist canvas, using a very limited palette of colours. The piece has slightly more translucency in the grass at the front than these photos depict.

Massive thanks to Olivier Delaere for giving me the inspiration for this piece!