'The Mystical Jaguar' - Original mixed media artwork

The jaguar (Panthera onca) is the largest wild cat in the Americas and the third largest globally, after tigers and lions. It is easily recognized by its robust build, golden-yellow coat adorned with distinctive black rosettes, and a short, powerful tail. Jaguars are apex predators and are found primarily in the rainforests of Central and South America, with the Amazon basin being their stronghold.

I had not intended to produce a green background. Sometimes initial mistakes can be a great way to experience and create something different - in this instance, it's rather mystical. The original reference picture showed the jaguar's coat, reflecting the green of its surroundings and this provided a vibrancy compared to leaving it as the plain paper. So I was really pleased with the outcome of this.

This artwork was painted on Strathmore mixed media 500 series paper (190gsm).

Dimensions: 40cm (w) x 50cm (h). This is unframed.