Catherine Purdy

Mane Attraction

12 x 24 x 1.75"

Oil on Panel

$650

This painting depicts part of the courtship rituals of a pair of lions I encountered in Tanzania. The lions were unbothered by the rain and the many spectators who gathered around to witness them.

Artist's Statement:

Art and animals have been enduring passions of mine since childhood, and in 2021 I felt compelled to pursue art professionally. I work primarily in oil, focusing on wildlife and pet portraits. I love composing tightly cropped portraits that feel like I have interrupted the subject’s movement, aiming to convey a deep emotional connection through the animal’s eyes as if we are tethered together for a moment in a shared experience.