Beauty and the Beast Bear "The King" is inspired by

"The King" is inspired by a regal battle-scarred lion I saw in the Mara

"One spring I enjoyed watching a pair of bluebirds raise their nestlings which inspired me to paint "Family Time

The lilac-breasted roller symbolizes peace in African culture

My goal as an artist is to capture these experiences with brushstrokes of deep emotion

Beauty and the Beast Bear "The King" is inspired byWith a dazzling display of brilliant color and acrobatic skill, the lilac breasted roller flashes over the brush and, for an instant, is perfectly contrasted by the rough textures and gnarly horns of the mighty cape buffalo. In "Beauty & the Beast," I strove to capture all of the stunning details of a chance interaction between two highly diverse species on the African plains. The tough leathery hide and the rough massive horns accented by the