1. What inspired you to make this painting, The Loner- Original Leopard Painting?
I created The Loner with deep fascination with the solitude, strength, and spiritual grace of the leopard—a creature that embodies both power and stillness in perfect balance. I wanted to portray the quiet majesty of this magnificent animal as it moves through the wilderness—undaunted, observant, and self-contained. Through hyperrealistic acrylic brushwork, I sought to reveal the inner poetry of its solitude, where survival becomes an act of meditation.
I wanted to capture the majestic solitude of a leopard, capturing the spirit of wildlife realism art. The symbolic nature of resilience, strength, and freedom in nature’s untamed beauty, was the expressionism behind the realism . The solitary strength of a leopard in the wild, symbolized silent power, and the beauty of independence amidst isolation.
Explore more Wildlife Realism Paintings by Sumana Burman.
Read how Hyperrealism transforms contemporary wildlife art at Tate Museum, and learn about Leopard behavior and symbolism at Encyclopedia Britannica.
2. What makes your paintings unique?
I create 100% original artwork, hand-painted in hyperrealism using multiple layered strokes and mixed techniques (acrylics, pens, pencils). The painting is adorned with a encompassing colored palette. I never use reproductions or digital shortcuts — hence, every stroke is authentic.
3. Why are your artworks premium priced?
I make large scale paintings on large-scale canvases (36×48 inches and beyond) with intricate detail, symbolic storytelling, and archival pigments. Hence, these are investment-grade fine art, not décor.
4. How do I know it’s professional?
I create all my artworks under Sumana Burman Fine Art , a registered fine art brand with a professional website, brand identity, and transparent compliance policies. As a result, each piece comes with: A signed Certificate of Authenticity Museum-grade packaging & worldwide DHL Express shipping Official documentation and provenance registry under my brand
5. Will it hold value?
Yes. My works are one-of-a-kind and never reproduced. As my portfolio expands and my international collector base grows, early acquisitions naturally appreciate in both emotional and financial value.