Leone Tonkinson - "11 Cheetah in Light"

11 Cheetah in Light
Oil, US$ 8,513
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11 Cheetah in Light

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Details

Oil
The fine art of oil painting techniques by Tonkinson

W: 500mm x H: 400mm x D: 60mm
W: 20" x H: 16" x D: 2"

Approx. Weight: 1.08kg

This work is framed (but can be supplied either framed or unframed)

Price

US$ 8,513 SOLD

Scale

Reference

ART LCT 407 BC

About "11 Cheetah in Light"

Cheetah Cub in the Light captures a moment of quiet presence within a young animal whose nature is often associated with speed and movement.

Here, the focus shifts away from action and toward stillness. The cub rests within a field of soft light, where structure and atmosphere come forward together. The light does not sit on the surface, but moves through the form, revealing subtle transitions within the fur and a calm, attentive gaze.

What drew me to this subject was the contrast between expectation and reality. The cheetah, known for its velocity, appears here in a state of rest -- alert, aware, yet entirely still. This moment holds a kind of balance between potential movement and quiet observation.

In Solar Realism, the intention is to observe how light is contained within matter, rather than simply reflected from it. In this work, that presence of light becomes central, shaping both the physical form and the emotional tone of the piece.

The original oil painting on panel has been sold.

Its inclusion here reflects its importance within the body of work and the response it has received. It stands as an example of the quiet, attentive approach that defines this series.

Fine-art gicl[0xC3A9]e prints are available in selected formats, offering a way to engage with the work while maintaining the integrity of the original.

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About Leone

Leone Tonkinson is a Dutch-based oil painter and founder of Solar Realism, a painting approach rooted in the observation of structural light and contained luminosity. Her work draws from South African light memory and European still life traditions, focusing on quiet presence, relational tension, and the internal life of form. Through layered glazing techniques, she reveals depth, atmosphere, and the subtle intelligence within natural subjects.

Price Range

US$ 365-141,070

Exhibitions

Leone Tonkinson has exhibited her work in both South Africa and Europe, including recurring participation in Kunst in Kootwijk in the Netherlands. She presents her work within the context of Solar Realism, often alongside selected collaborators. Her exhibitions focus on creating calm, cohesive viewing environments where individual works are given space to engage the viewer through light, structure, and presence.

Education

Formal training in architecture, art history, and classical oil

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