🐗 Shelter in the Forest
Series: Another Wild Silence
Oil on stretched canvas | Digitally scanned Giclée print
Scan: 80(h) x 120(w) cm | Max print size: pending
A mother boar lies in peaceful slumber while her piglets begin to stir. One stretches across her back, while others nuzzle into the warmth between her and a young boar from the previous year—her first-born daughter, now old enough to help care for the newborn litter. Together, they greet the soft, misty light of early morning, emerging from the safety of the night’s hidden nest.
This tender moment reflects a rarely seen side of wild boars—their deep maternal bonds and quiet strength. The males do not stay after birth, but the older daughters remain, taking on the role of protector and nurturer. In this painting, I see not only the forest but my own story: I come from a family of six sisters, and like the young boar in this scene, I have long felt the calling to care for and protect others.
The atmosphere is grounded and gentle, wrapped in earthy tones and filtered woodland light. It is a celebration of kinship, instinct, and the unseen tenderness of wild creatures.
In a home, this artwork brings warmth, stillness, and the spirit of family. Perfect for natural interiors or quiet corners where love and loyalty are deeply valued.
Leone Tonkinson is a South African-born artist with a deep connection to nature. Raised among the golden light, vast plains and wildlife of Africa, she finds her inspiration in the pure beauty of animals and their quiet, meaningful presence.
Now based in the Netherlands, Leone paints with..
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