A Spot in the Shade, oil on linen, 22 x 45

These are the Savuti brothers, three cheetah from the Savuti/Duma Tau region of Botswana that we have been seeing for many years and who I have done many paintings of. I am particularly pleased with the calm relaxed feel of this piece. It is the centre piece of my one woman show on July 18th at Mockingbird Gallery in Bend Oregon www.mockingbird-gallery.com.

Samburu Warrior, colored pencil 30 x 13

This relaxed confident young man was one of our guides at Lewa Downs in Kenya. A fantatic subject for a figure study.

It's Mine! colored pencil, 10 x 25

Young cats are always ready for fun and can turn almost any found object, in this case a leaf, into a great game. Another piece for the show at Mockingbird Gallery in Bend.

Samburu Safari, oil on linen, 32 x 15

It is such an exciting time in Africa when preparations are being made for safari. In Northern Kenyan that often means getting the camels packed. The wooden frames on their backs can either be used for a saddle, with some padding, or for packing safari supplies. This young Samburu was dressed in his finery for the occasion

A Moments Sun, oil on linen 16 x 32

When the sun breaks through in the far north, itis a moment to be enjoyed.

Guarding the Den, oil on linen, 9 x 14

Spotted Hyaenas are not everyones favorite animal but I think that they can be very appealing, slightly mischievious.

Close Family, colored pencil 23 x 12.5 "

Cheetah are one of my all time favorite animals to portray. Their elegant long lines can make interesting compositions, vertical is always a challenge. Their colors and texture are so rich. Although curious these young ones are not too keen to wander too far from the security of their mother.