LION

Graphite and charcoal on paper

21.0 x 29.7 cm

There’s something magnetic about this lion’s gaze. His mane, wild and untamed, contrasts with the calm, focused intensity in his eyes. It’s that duality – fierce and composed at the same time – that drew me in, making me want to capture it.

We often associate lions with power, dominance, and the need to assert control over their world. But what if there’s more? There’s a quiet strength in the way he carries himself, not needing to prove anything. This image makes me think of those moments in life when, despite all the chaos and noise, we feel the most powerful by simply being still.

Beneath the surface, there’s a complexity we don’t always show, a quiet resolve. Maybe that's a reflection of how, in our own lives, there’s immense power in just holding our ground, without the need to roar.