Leone Tonkinson - "11 Cheetah in Light"

11 Cheetah in Light
Oil, US$ 8,881
SOLD

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$ 8,881 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 South African-born artist based in the Netherlands, creating luminous oil paintings that unite the warmth of remembered African light with the refinement of European artistic tradition. Founder of Solar Realism, she is sought for her calm presence, depth, and timeless elegance. Through layered glazing techniques, she reveals the quiet radiance held within natural forms. For collectors in South Africa and abroad, her paintings offer more than beauty: they carry a connection to home, shaped through the prestige and cultural richness of Europe.

Price Range

US$ 381-147,168

Exhibitions

Leone Tonkinson has exhibited in both South Africa and Europe, with recurring participation in Kunst in Kootwijk in the Netherlands. Her work is collected for its calm strength, luminous presence, and distinctive meeting of African light memory with European refinement. Through Solar Realism, she creates exhibitions in which each work is given space to breathe, allowing viewers to encounter not only an image but also a felt atmosphere of beauty, memory, and belonging. Her paintings offer more than beauty: they bring home a rare meeting of South African soul and European sophistication.

Education

Formal training in architecture, art history, and classical oil

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