The Leopard

Sometime ago I bought The Leopard by Lampedusa to read whilst away visiting family in Sicily and I am only now getting around to reading it. It has inspired me to look at a recent illustration trend for leopards. Occasionally a certain icon will capture the zeitgeist, the latest trends have seen cacti, pineapples and escapist mermaids and unicorns. From further back we had russian dolls and foxes. The leopard likely follows on from the botanicals/greenery and jungelow/tropical leaf looks. Wherever it came from there are plenty of paper goodies to choose from. Favourites below.

THE LEOPARD - EMILY HAUCK KARIKA NOVA

clockwise from the top left: love this leopard illustration from amber davenport, leopard greeting card from ohh deer, time for celebration card by naomi wilkinson from lagom, a cheeky cheetah snook in - cheetah birthday from redcap cards, thank you leopard card from tinsel toots, rawr! idlewild co from papier, john lewis leopard wild mug, leopard wrappings from art file, ohh deer mum leopard greeting card, fourth birthday leopard card from stormy knight, reimagined cover for the leopard by lampedusa, 

For even more choice in spotty cats wearing party hats finds head over to pinterest.

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