Kalahari King (2025) Original Oil Painting by Angie Wright

Kalahari King is a celebration of strength wrapped in colour, energy, and light. The lion portrait emerges from bold brushstrokes and intuitive mark-making, where colour led the way, not rules. I wanted him to feel both majestic and a little untamed, like he’s stepped out of a dream and claimed the canvas as his throne. Rich ochres, fiery oranges, flashes of cobalt and blush pink, create emotion and quiet strength. I let the paint drip and dance, layering texture until he felt alive. There’s a quiet confidence in his gaze, but also softness, like he knows something we don’t. The background swirls with warm energy, giving him space to shine. A king of colour, courage, and calm power. He’s not roaring, he doesn’t need to. He already owns the room.

Materials used:

Oil on canvas

Details:

• Oil painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 50 x 50 x 2cm (unframed) / 50 x 50cm (actual image size)
• Ready to hang
• Signed on the front
• Style: Impressionistic
• Subject: Animals and birds