Woman with Two Lions, 2023

This colored pencil drawing presents a mythic, dreamlike scene in which a female figure emerges calmly from dense foliage, flanked by two lions. The composition evokes a quiet alliance between woman and animal, watchful, protective, and deeply rooted in nature. The frontal gaze of the central figure, combined with the steady presence of the lions, creates a sense of stillness and latent power, as if the scene exists outside of linear time.

Rendered with layered colored pencil, the surface is rich with subtle shifts in tone and texture. Greens are built slowly and patiently, forming a lush vegetal foreground that contrasts with the warm flesh tones and the golden-brown fur of the animals. The background trees and sky establish a gentle rhythm, framing the figures without overpowering them. The drawing balances innocence and strength, tenderness and vigilance.

This work belongs to an ongoing body of drawings exploring feminine archetypes, animals, and symbolic landscapes, spaces where nature and psyche intertwine. The square format reinforces the sense of containment and intimacy, inviting close viewing and contemplation.

Details

• Colored pencil on paper
• 11 × 11 inches
• Unframed
• Signed by the artist
• Ships flat
• Carefully packaged to ensure safe arrival

This piece is well suited for collectors drawn to narrative imagery, symbolic figuration, and works that blend the tenderness of drawing with mythic undertones. Ideal as a standalone work or as part of a larger grouping within this series.