'Snow Leopard'

My painting of Snow Leopard was produced from several reference photos, to achieve my vision to depict this incredible predator. I take delight in making my paintings life-size so my client and artistic admirers, can really get a sense of being close to these beautiful animals, that many of us will never have the opportunity to see in-person, in our lifetimes.

 

These spotted leopards live in the mountains across a vast range of Asia. They are insulated by thick hair—in shades of grey or creamy yellow and covered with greyish black spots—and their wide, fur-covered feet act as natural snowshoes. Snow leopards have powerful legs and are tremendous jumpers, able to leap as far as 50 feet. These big cats use their long tails for balance and as blankets to cover sensitive body parts against the severe mountain chill. They are shy and reclusive, and rarely seen in the wild.

Snow leopards can be found throughout high mountain ranges, including the Himalayas and the southern Siberian mountains in Russia. They can also be found in the Tibetan Plateau and across a range that stretches from China to the mountains of Central Asia. They prefer steep, rugged terrain with rocky outcrops where prey can be hard to come by. That’s why these carnivores require an enormous amount of space to roam: Male leopards require up to 80 square miles, while females have ranges of up to 48 square miles.

 

References: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/facts/snow-leopard

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