Cub in the Tree Hollow

Phone Case | Detailed pen-and-ink illustration of a young leopard cub nestled in a tree hollow. The piece uses dense cross-hatching and scratchy line work to build texture for the fur and bark; layered ink wash and a warm orange wash add the cub’s coat color while stark black areas create a deep background. White highlights are left or applied to show whiskers, ear rims and paw pads. The composition focuses on the cub’s large reflective eyes and spotted forepaw, rendered with fine lines, stippling and tonal washes to convey volume and surface detail.