Guardian

Large Painting by artist Donald Ryker in textured expressionist impressionist art style with unique impasto glaze technique. A majestic lion sits with his muzzle raised. Painted in vibrant red, blue, orange, yellow, and purple glaze, with complex coloring in the lion mane and deep red in the background.

This lion is sitting on top of a hill with his head raised. He seems to be scenting the air and watching for danger but he is alert and confident in his abilities. I wanted to show the windswept quality of his mane. This is one painting that people could not identify until I got to the final mane details and the light coloring on his face. Once you see him as a lion could you ever think he is an owl? That was people’s first guess.

Available as:
Original Painting $4,500
Print $55