The Lion WithinThe Lion Within oil on canvas, 100 x 100 x 2 cm This painting explores the idea of strength that sits beneath the surface, the kind that does not need to be loud to be powerful. The lions gaze is steady and calm, yet full of presence, as if holding a quiet awareness of its own power. I wanted to contrast that stillness with movement, building layers of colour through expressive drips, splashes and marks that feel instinctive and alive. The paint moves