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Lioness Guarding Her Sleeping Cub

Art by Ellis Whitmore

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24 × 36" · gallery wrap
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About the Artwork

A lioness rests in a calm sphinx pose, front paws stretched out long, her gaze turned off to the left. Tucked between those big paws, her small spotted cub sleeps curled up with its eyes shut tight. She isn't fussing over it. She's simply there, steady and watchful.

Ellis Whitmore built this lioness and cub painting with a palette knife, laying thick ridges of paint for the fur, the sandy ground, and a sky of cream and soft aqua. Look closely and you'll find flecks of violet, blue, and coral tucked into the shadows and grass, which keeps the warm tans from going flat.

It's a quiet pick for parents who want hand painted nursery art that feels gentle rather than cartoonish, and it makes a thoughtful gift for a baby shower or a new mom who loves wild animals.

As nursery canvas wall art, it sits nicely above a crib or changing table, and the sandy, sky-blue palette also suits a playroom, a reading corner, or a living room with a safari theme.

A lioness rests in a calm sphinx pose, front paws stretched out long, her gaze turned off to the left. Tucked between those big paws, her small spotted cub sleeps curled up with its eyes shut tight. She isn't fussing over it. She's simply there, steady and watchful.

Ellis Whitmore built this lioness and cub painting with a palette knife, laying thick ridges of paint for the fur, the sandy ground, and a sky of cream and soft aqua. Look closely and you'll find flecks of violet, blue, and coral tucked into the shadows and grass, which keeps the warm tans from going flat.

It's a quiet pick for parents who want hand painted nursery art that feels gentle rather than cartoonish, and it makes a thoughtful gift for a baby shower or a new mom who loves wild animals.

As nursery canvas wall art, it sits nicely above a crib or changing table, and the sandy, sky-blue palette also suits a playroom, a reading corner, or a living room with a safari theme.

Materials & Craft

Printed and hand-stretched in the USA, then shipped ready to hang.

Canvas
Matte cotton-blend
Stretcher bars
Solid 1.25″ FSC-certified wood
Inks
Archival pigment, fade-resistant
Edges
Gallery-wrapped
Hanging
Sawtooth hanger pre-installed
Made in
United States
Frame option
Floater, 0.5″ gap — 1.75″ deep
  • Greenguard Gold
  • FSC wood
  • Fade resistant
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    Built to Last

    Printed with archival inks that won't fade. Made in the USA on materials that handle real life, not just showroom conditions.

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Ellis Whitmore
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Ellis Whitmore

Working with hospice patients for eight years taught me about finding peace in difficult moments. I started painting biblical scenes as a way to process what I witnessed daily. The transition from caring for souls to capturing spiritual light felt natural.

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Pam G.
It looks amazing!

It looks amazing! The material creates the look of natural texture, even without raised detail.

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Soothing artwork

Exactly what I wanted! Adds a fresh, relaxing atmosphere to my home.

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Michael J.
I love it

This canvas exceeded my expectations. The lion and its reflection are beautifully captured, and the quality of the print is superb. It adds a strong, motivational vibe to my room. I get compliments on it all the time!

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Susie R.
Exceptional!

Thrilled with the quality, the colors and the prompt delivery. Very impressed with this beautiful artwork! Just what this space needed! Will definitely do business with this company again! My clients loved it!! Thank you!!

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