Original Oil Painting on Wood Board of a Panther Family by Geoffrey C. Smith, 2024
48"W x 24"H (not including the frame).
 
There is a powerful, quiet tension captured within Walk Softly. This striking oil painting follows a Florida panther mother alertly navigating a dense southern forest, her protective gaze fixed on the surrounding shadows. With absolute focus, she safely guides her two young cubs through the dappled, fragmented light.
 
Smith utilizes a bold, impressionistic palette knife technique to create a heavy impasto. These thick layers of greens, golds, and unexpected purples actively interact with changing room light to capture the depth of a wild Florida ecosystem. With its substantial size and wide composition, the painting stands as a visual anchor that brings a striking wildlife presence and vibrant, deep color to the room.
 
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Artwork Specifications:
Title: Walk Softly
Artist: Geoffrey C. Smith
Medium: Original Oil on Wood Board
Subject: Wildlife / Panthers / Florida Forests
Year Created: 2024
Dimensions: 48" W x 24" H
SKU: 2024FL002