8 x 8" Oil on 1.5" Canvas 

“This one’s called Sammy.”

There’s a quiet strength in him—one that hints at the king he’s destined to become.

Surrounded by a field of vivid red blooms, Sammy the lion cub looks out with eyes that are impossibly blue and full of soul. His gaze holds a mix of innocence and knowing, like he’s still learning the world—but already carrying something timeless within.

I painted Sammy as the third piece in my Faces of Felidae: Spring Edition—a tribute to the wild, the regal, and the beautifully tender moments before greatness takes shape.

His rich brown fur, the soft layering of brushstrokes, the flowers blooming like tiny bursts of courage—it all comes together in a portrait that feels both playful and powerful.

Let Sammy bring that balance of wonder and quiet majesty into your home.
He’s not just a cub—he’s a story still unfolding.