Snow Leopard Original Art by Clare Parkes

Mixed Media
Framed 46cm x 61cm
 
This mesmerizing pastel pencil drawing showcases Parkes' extraordinary ability to capture wildlife in intimate detail. The piece features a close-up portrait of a snow leopard, with remarkable attention to its distinctive spotted pattern and piercing jade-green eyes.
 
Parkes' distinctive style is evident in her meticulous layering technique and masterful handling of texture. Her careful attention to the delicate whiskers and subtle variations in the fur's silvery tones creates a piece that perfectly captures both the ethereal beauty and powerful presence of this elusive mountain cat.
 
About The Artist
Clare Parkes is a contemporary wildlife artist whose journey began with childhood sketches of Disney characters and evolved through formal fine art education into a distinctive style of hyper-realistic pastel pencil drawings. Though her early career focused on large-scale oil paintings, it was during her maternity leave in 2018 that she discovered her true artistic calling in detailed wildlife portraiture.
 
Working with pastel pencils, Parkes creates intimate portraits of wildlife that serve as both artistic achievements and meditative practice. Her technique involves building layers of intricate detail to capture the subtle textures, patterns, and essence of each animal subject.
 
Parkes' work aims to forge emotional connections between viewers and wildlife, offering close encounters with creatures that might otherwise remain distant. Through her meticulous attention to detail and masterful handling of her medium, she celebrates the diversity of the natural world, bringing to life the unique characteristics that make each animal extraordinary.