Just about finished this crazy, colorful wildcat – and it is headed to Rowe Gallery for First Friday, May 3rd, 2024!. And, ever since I started painting this big guy, there has been a huge mountain lion around. This is exciting – but, I have to admit, just a bit intimidating too. Maybe he is checking on the progress of his painting? I sure hope he likes his colors!

Here is an interesting fact! The mountain lion, cougar, catamount, panther, puma (all names for a mountain lion) is a keystone species and next to the jaguar, the mountain lion is the largest wildcat in North America. But, unlike the African Lion and the Jaguar, a Mountain Lion cannot roar, But, they purr, and boy do they purr!

All across the country, it is becoming more and more common to see wildlife in populated and urban areas. Like us, they are just trying to survive and the impact of ever more humans in the wildlands, climate change and habitat loss have made this a necessity and a challenge. We share the land and I try my best to be responsible, respectful and forever in awe of all of nature and the beautiful wildlife we live alongside. Peaceful Co-Existence!!!