Lynx in the Badlands — Oil Painting

An oil painting of a lynx standing on a weathered rock outcrop in a desolate badlands. The scene is bathed in golden hour light, with long shadows and warm, earthy tones. The lynx has plush, tufted ears, piercing amber eyes, and richly textured fur rendered with thick impasto brushstrokes. Surrounding terrain features rugged red and orange badlands, eroded canyons, distant mesas, and sparse grasses swaying in a dry wind. Atmosphere is dramatic with a pale blue sky and wispy clouds. The painting uses a rich, layered palette—ochre, burnt sienna, raw umber, alizarin, and hints of white for highlights—creating depth and a tactile canvas texture. Style reminiscent of classic Western oil paintings with realist detail combined with expressive brushwork. Aspect ratio 3:2, oil on canvas.