Shadow stride

This 50×70 cm oil painting portrays the graceful form of a long-legged Cheetah, captured mid-stride as it walks down a sandy riverbank. The side view emphasizes the elegance of the animal’s elongated body, its powerful yet refined movement brought to life through loose, expressive brushstrokes. The Cheetah is painted in warm hues of burnt umber, yellow ochre, and dark brown, creating a striking contrast against the softer background.

The sun-bleached sky adds an airy, light quality to the scene, while hints of the riverbank are rendered in cool shades of celadon, accented by sparse grasses in earth tones. The Cheetah casts its shadow downhill, blending celadon with warmer tones to ground the animal in the landscape. The background remains soft and wispy, enhancing our focus on the Cheetah’s long, elegant strides and its serene yet powerful presence.