Creating 33 Lion Portraits ... one tiny bit of paper at a time
Follow along as I create portraits of the 33 lions rescued from illegal circuses by Animal Defenders International!
As a lifetime lion-lover, the stories of their rescue fill my heart. Sadly, we’ve lost five of the lions, but we can delight that 28 of the lions live peacefully at beautiful Emoya Big Cat Sanctuary, in South Africa.
Read their stories, and join me as we fall in love with these beautiful big cats.
I am honored to donate a portion of each lion portrait to ADI to help with their ongoing care.
Rey
Rey is the king of the Cusco pride.
During a dangerous and difficult rescue from a circus in Peru, Rey and his mate were taken to safety, while the circus withheld their two cubs. 11 days later, ADI returned to the circus to take custody of the cubs, along with Rey’s brother, Smith. Due to the continued dedication of ADI, and the amazing work of Emoya Big Cat Sanctuary, Rey’s pride is back together, spending their days enjoying the sunshine and grasses of South Africa. Rey’s portrait is available for purchase. The bits of hand-painted, torn papers that cover this collage contain many images, words, and sentiments that honor Rey’s rescue and journey. Rich and beautiful, just as this beautiful King deserves.
I donated 20% of the sale of Rey’s portrait directly to Animal Defenders International to help fund the permanent enclosure for Rey’s pride.
Artist Jane Barefoot Rochelle
24″ x 36″ torn paper collage
$1900 SOLD
During a dangerous and difficult rescue from a circus in Peru, Rey and his mate were taken to safety, while the circus withheld their two cubs. 11 days later, ADI returned to the circus to take custody of the cubs, along with Rey’s brother, Smith. Due to the continued dedication of ADI, and the amazing work of Emoya Big Cat Sanctuary, Rey’s pride is back together, spending their days enjoying the sunshine and grasses of South Africa. Rey’s portrait is available for purchase. The bits of hand-painted, torn papers that cover this collage contain many images, words, and sentiments that honor Rey’s rescue and journey. Rich and beautiful, just as this beautiful King deserves.
I donated 20% of the sale of Rey’s portrait directly to Animal Defenders International to help fund the permanent enclosure for Rey’s pride.
Artist Jane Barefoot Rochelle
24″ x 36″ torn paper collage
$1900 SOLD
Kiara
Rey’s mate, Kiara
Kiara, the mother of Mahla and Scarc, and the mate of King Rey … powerful and beautiful. Kiara is best known for being torn from her young cubs during a dangerous rescue in Cusco, Peru. The circus handlers would not give up her cubs. Kiara cried for them for 11 days, until circumstances allowed the Animal Defenders International team to go back in and get the cubs under a waning gibbous moon. I chose to symbolize this with a moon sketch I did some years ago, which found a perfect spot in Kiara’s brow. Today, they are all together, basking in the African sunshine! Warrior Queen!
20% of the sale of Kiara’s portrait goes directly to Animal Defenders International to help fund the permanent enclosure for Kiara’s pride.
Artist Jane Barefoot Rochelle
18″ x 24″ torn paper collage
$950 ~ SOLD
Kiara, the mother of Mahla and Scarc, and the mate of King Rey … powerful and beautiful. Kiara is best known for being torn from her young cubs during a dangerous rescue in Cusco, Peru. The circus handlers would not give up her cubs. Kiara cried for them for 11 days, until circumstances allowed the Animal Defenders International team to go back in and get the cubs under a waning gibbous moon. I chose to symbolize this with a moon sketch I did some years ago, which found a perfect spot in Kiara’s brow. Today, they are all together, basking in the African sunshine! Warrior Queen!
20% of the sale of Kiara’s portrait goes directly to Animal Defenders International to help fund the permanent enclosure for Kiara’s pride.
Artist Jane Barefoot Rochelle
18″ x 24″ torn paper collage
$950 ~ SOLD
Mahla
Rey’s daughter, Mahla
In a harrowing attempt to rescue the Cusco pride from inhumane conditions at an illegal circus in Peru, only part of the pride was rescued. The circus would not release cubs Mahla and Scarc. Their mother cried for her cubs daily until Animal Defenders International was able to return, 11 days later, and rescue them, as well! Now the cubs live in a beautiful, large permanent enclosure with their parents and the rest of the pride at Emoya Big Cat Sanctuary in South Africa. Like a good sister, Mahla can be bossy with her brother … but they do love basking in the South African Sun, and playing with the enrichment toys provided at the sanctuary. Due to the continued dedication of ADI, and the amazing work of Emoya Big Cat Sanctuary, the Cusco pride is all together. Their rescue and continued support is made possible by everyday donations from people like you. Thank you! In addition, Mahla’s portrait is available for purchase. Mahla gazes into the gold and royal sky, perhaps in a gesture of gratitude for this new life she’s been given. What a beautiful girl!
Artist Jane Barefoot Rochelle
24″ x 36″ torn paper collage
$1900 ~ SOLD
In a harrowing attempt to rescue the Cusco pride from inhumane conditions at an illegal circus in Peru, only part of the pride was rescued. The circus would not release cubs Mahla and Scarc. Their mother cried for her cubs daily until Animal Defenders International was able to return, 11 days later, and rescue them, as well! Now the cubs live in a beautiful, large permanent enclosure with their parents and the rest of the pride at Emoya Big Cat Sanctuary in South Africa. Like a good sister, Mahla can be bossy with her brother … but they do love basking in the South African Sun, and playing with the enrichment toys provided at the sanctuary. Due to the continued dedication of ADI, and the amazing work of Emoya Big Cat Sanctuary, the Cusco pride is all together. Their rescue and continued support is made possible by everyday donations from people like you. Thank you! In addition, Mahla’s portrait is available for purchase. Mahla gazes into the gold and royal sky, perhaps in a gesture of gratitude for this new life she’s been given. What a beautiful girl!
Artist Jane Barefoot Rochelle
24″ x 36″ torn paper collage
$1900 ~ SOLD
Scarc
Rey’s son, Scarc
In a harrowing attempt to rescue the Cusco pride from inhumane conditions at an illegal circus in Peru, only part of the pride was rescued. The circus would not release cubs Mahla and Scarc. Their mother cried for her cubs daily until Animal Defenders International was able to return, 11 days later, and rescue them, as well! Now the cubs live in a beautiful, large permanent enclosure with their parents and the rest of the pride at Emoya Big Cat Sanctuary in South Africa. Like a good sister, Mahla can be bossy with her brother … but they do love basking in the South African Sun, and playing with the enrichment toys provided at the sanctuary. Due to the continued dedication of ADI, and the amazing work of Emoya Big Cat Sanctuary, the Cusco pride is all together. Their rescue and continued support is made possible by everyday donations from people like you. Thank you! In addition, Scarc’s portrait is available for purchase. Scarc surveys his new landscape … warm sunshine and grasses blowing in the breeze. He’s the gorgeous prince of the Cusco Price!
20% of the sale of Scarc’s portrait goes directly to Animal Defenders International to help fund the permanent enclosure for Scarc’s pride.
Artist Jane Barefoot Rochelle
24″ x 36″ torn paper collage
$900
In a harrowing attempt to rescue the Cusco pride from inhumane conditions at an illegal circus in Peru, only part of the pride was rescued. The circus would not release cubs Mahla and Scarc. Their mother cried for her cubs daily until Animal Defenders International was able to return, 11 days later, and rescue them, as well! Now the cubs live in a beautiful, large permanent enclosure with their parents and the rest of the pride at Emoya Big Cat Sanctuary in South Africa. Like a good sister, Mahla can be bossy with her brother … but they do love basking in the South African Sun, and playing with the enrichment toys provided at the sanctuary. Due to the continued dedication of ADI, and the amazing work of Emoya Big Cat Sanctuary, the Cusco pride is all together. Their rescue and continued support is made possible by everyday donations from people like you. Thank you! In addition, Scarc’s portrait is available for purchase. Scarc surveys his new landscape … warm sunshine and grasses blowing in the breeze. He’s the gorgeous prince of the Cusco Price!
20% of the sale of Scarc’s portrait goes directly to Animal Defenders International to help fund the permanent enclosure for Scarc’s pride.
Artist Jane Barefoot Rochelle
24″ x 36″ torn paper collage
$900
Jose
The beloved late Jose
Jose, a sweet, elderly, disabled lion is perhaps best known as a victim of South African poachers. He and his best friend, Liso, helped one another navigate their beautiful new home. Now Jose is the poster boy for the anti-poaching efforts led in South Africa by the Animal Defenders International team. What a beautiful memorial to this amazing boy!
20% of the sale of Jose’s portrait goes directly to Animal Defenders International to help fund the intensely upgraded security at Emoya Big Cat Sanctuary.
Artist Jane Barefoot Rochelle
24″ x 24″ torn paper collage
$700
Jose, a sweet, elderly, disabled lion is perhaps best known as a victim of South African poachers. He and his best friend, Liso, helped one another navigate their beautiful new home. Now Jose is the poster boy for the anti-poaching efforts led in South Africa by the Animal Defenders International team. What a beautiful memorial to this amazing boy!
20% of the sale of Jose’s portrait goes directly to Animal Defenders International to help fund the intensely upgraded security at Emoya Big Cat Sanctuary.
Artist Jane Barefoot Rochelle
24″ x 24″ torn paper collage
$700
Chino
Brothers Chino and Coco
Chino, Coco, and Rolex are teenaged brothers who love wrestling and playing football together … for as long as the football lasts. These three beautiful boys were the first three to be rescued by ADI in the Operation Spirit of Freedom campaign (Bolivia and Peru).
20% of the sale of Chino’s portrait goes directly to Animal Defenders International to help fund his ongoing care.
Artist Jane Barefoot Rochelle
24″ x 24″ torn paper collage
$700
Chino, Coco, and Rolex are teenaged brothers who love wrestling and playing football together … for as long as the football lasts. These three beautiful boys were the first three to be rescued by ADI in the Operation Spirit of Freedom campaign (Bolivia and Peru).
20% of the sale of Chino’s portrait goes directly to Animal Defenders International to help fund his ongoing care.
Artist Jane Barefoot Rochelle
24″ x 24″ torn paper collage
$700
Coco
Brothers Coco and Chino
Chino, Coco, and Rolex are teenaged brothers who love wrestling and playing football together … for as long as the football lasts. These three beautiful boys were the first three to be rescued by ADI in the Operation Spirit of Freedom campaign (Bolivia and Peru).
20% of the sale of Coco’s portrait goes directly to Animal Defenders International to help fund his ongoing care.
Artist Jane Barefoot Rochelle
18″ x 24″ torn paper collage
$700
Chino, Coco, and Rolex are teenaged brothers who love wrestling and playing football together … for as long as the football lasts. These three beautiful boys were the first three to be rescued by ADI in the Operation Spirit of Freedom campaign (Bolivia and Peru).
20% of the sale of Coco’s portrait goes directly to Animal Defenders International to help fund his ongoing care.
Artist Jane Barefoot Rochelle
18″ x 24″ torn paper collage
$700
The late, Barbie, "Beautiful Lady"
Barbie
Barbie’s nickname is “beautiful lady” She waits patiently for her food, and uses such good manners!
I donated 20% of the sale of Barbie’s portrait directly to Animal Defenders International to help fund her ongoing care.
Artist Jane Barefoot Rochelle
5″ x 7″ torn paper collage
$150 ~ SOLD
Barbie’s nickname is “beautiful lady” She waits patiently for her food, and uses such good manners!
I donated 20% of the sale of Barbie’s portrait directly to Animal Defenders International to help fund her ongoing care.
Artist Jane Barefoot Rochelle
5″ x 7″ torn paper collage
$150 ~ SOLD
Bumba
Brothers Bumba and Junior
Bumba and his brother, Junior are young lions who get a particular joy from spraying folks who pass by their enclosure! They were among the first lions rescued in Columbia during the Stop Circus Suffering campaign.
I donated 20% of the sale of Bumba’s portrait to Animal Defenders International to help fund her ongoing care.
Artist Jane Barefoot Rochelle
10″ x 10″ torn paper collage
$300 SOLD
Bumba and his brother, Junior are young lions who get a particular joy from spraying folks who pass by their enclosure! They were among the first lions rescued in Columbia during the Stop Circus Suffering campaign.
I donated 20% of the sale of Bumba’s portrait to Animal Defenders International to help fund her ongoing care.
Artist Jane Barefoot Rochelle
10″ x 10″ torn paper collage
$300 SOLD
Junior
Brothers Junior and Bumba
Bumba and his brother, Junior are young lions who get a particular joy from spraying folks who pass by their enclosure! They were among the first lions rescued in Columbia during the Stop Circus Suffering campaign.
I donated 20% of the sale of Junior’s portrait directly to Animal Defenders International to help fund his ongoing care.
Artist Jane Barefoot Rochelle
10″ x 10″ torn paper collage
$300 SOLD
Bumba and his brother, Junior are young lions who get a particular joy from spraying folks who pass by their enclosure! They were among the first lions rescued in Columbia during the Stop Circus Suffering campaign.
I donated 20% of the sale of Junior’s portrait directly to Animal Defenders International to help fund his ongoing care.
Artist Jane Barefoot Rochelle
10″ x 10″ torn paper collage
$300 SOLD
Each portrait is a labor of love.
It is an honor to work with these lion portraits, and those who have rescued and continue to care for them … Animal Defenders International and Emoya Big Cat Sanctuary.
To purchase any of the #33Lions portraits, contact me via email at teenytinypieces@gmail.com
or call or text (540) 589 8231
Prices do not include shipping. I am happy to provide a shipping estimate for you. Thanks so much!
Jane
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