Mother's Love

Mother's Love is an award-winning original pastel painting exploring one of the most universal bonds in nature — the connection between a mother and her young. In this portrait, I wanted to move beyond simply capturing the physical beauty and extraordinary character of gorillas. My focus was the tenderness of the relationship between them — the instinct to protect, the feeling of safety and the quiet emotional connection between mother and child. 5th Place (Tie) — Animals–Realism The 2023 World Art Awards Bronze Award — Realism International Painting Competition Camelback Gallery, 2022 Grey Cube Gallery - Merit Award 2022 Happiness 2022 Exhibition Exhibizone, January–March 2023