“Wild Encounters” Series of Hyperrealistic Drawings
Contemporary animal art exploring the theme of evading the gaze
The Wild Encounters collection offers an immersive visual experience in which animals break free from convention. Through an intriguing play on perspective, each subject appears to emerge from a diamond-shaped frame, creating an immediate and dynamic interaction with the viewer.
The Power of “Hors-Cadre”
Created with surgical precision in graphite, these animal portraits use optical illusions to break down the boundary between the artwork and real space.
- Depth and Perspective: The diamond-shaped format imposes a strict geometric structure, making the animal’s escape even more striking and realistic.
- The Symbol of Freedom: This technique becomes a metaphor for the resilience of life. It illustrates the delicate balance between order and chaos, between imposed structure and the vital need for freedom.
This series is an invitation to contemplate the untamed beauty that refuses to be contained. It reminds us that the spirit of nature always exists beyond the boundaries and limits we try to impose on it.
Savanna | Primates | Felines | Forest Wildlife | Birds | Marine Life | Botany
Elephant
Graphite and carbon pencils on watercolor paper
90 x 60 cm
2022
Based on a reference photo from Geran De Klerk
Rhino
Graphite and carbon pencils on watercolor paper
90 x 60 cm
2023
Based on a reference photo from Keith Markilie
Baby Rhino
Graphite and carbon pencils on watercolor paper
50 x 40 cm
2020
Based on a reference photo from Johanna Kok
Zebra
Graphite and carbon pencils on watercolor paper
50 x 50 cm
2022
Based on a reference photo from Steve Wilson
Baby Gorilla
Graphite and carbon pencils on watercolor paper
50 x 70 cm
2023
Based on a reference photo from Bob Brewer
Chimpanzee
Graphite and carbon pencils on watercolor paper
50 x 40 cm
2023
Based on a reference photo from Emmanuel Keller
Macaque
Graphite and carbon pencils on watercolor paper
40 x 30 cm
2022
Based on a reference photo from William Warby
Lioness
Graphite and carbon pencils on watercolor paper
50 x 50 cm
2022
Based on a reference photo from Isabella Juskova
Jaguar
Graphite and carbon pencils on watercolor paper
50 x 40 cm
2023
Based on a reference photo from Tazi Brown
Jaguar Cub
Graphite and carbon pencils on watercolor paper
40 x 30 cm
2025
Based on a reference photo from Claudia Brockmann
Lion Cub
Graphite and carbon pencils on watercolor paper
40 x 30 cm
2023
ADOPTED
Based on a reference photo from Emmanuel Keller
Leopard
Graphite and carbon pencils on watercolor paper
50 x 70 cm
2023
Based on a reference photo from Eric Kilby
Bear
Graphite and carbon pencils on watercolor paper
90 x 60 cm
2022
Based on a reference photo from Emmanuel Keller
Fox
Graphite and carbon pencils on watercolor paper
40 x 30 cm
2025
ADOPTED
Based on a reference photo from Sun Yu
Jellyfish
Graphite and carbon pencils on watercolor paper
40 x 50 cm
2023
Based on a reference photo from Melissa Logan
Peony
Graphite and carbon pencils on watercolor paper
35 x 25 cm
2022
Based on a reference photo from Olia Gozha
Rose
Graphite and carbon pencils on watercolor paper
35 x 25 cm
2023
Based on a reference photo from Vladimir Malyutin
Acanthaceae
Graphite and carbon pencils on watercolor paper
35 x 25 cm
2023
Based on a reference photo from Lisheng Chang
Purchase an item from this collection
Each piece in this series is a unique, original work, created entirely by hand and signed. It comes with a certificate of authenticity, guaranteeing its origin and value within my artistic valuation.
Owning a drawing from this collection means adding an exclusive piece to your home that will never be reproduced exactly the same way.
Let yourself be swept away by the emotion of this series. For any purchase inquiries, details about a specific work, or personalized assistance with your collection project, please feel free to contact me directly.
