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Heart of a Lion
By Yost
A powerful fusion of strength, vulnerability, and raw emotion, Heart of a Lion captures the primal spirit of the king of beasts in a moment of visceral intensity. Set against a bold, vibrant orange backdrop, the roaring lion is depicted with both anatomical clarity and symbolic depth — his skull and heart extracted yet still commanding presence. This duality of power and mortality invites viewers to confront the essence of courage: to lead with heart, even in the face of mortality.
This evocative work is available in two exclusive editions.
Style 1 – Collector’s Edition
• Edition of 99
• Signed and numbered by the artist on unstretched canvas.
• Includes Certificate of Authenticity (COA)
Style 2 – Artist Proof Edition
• Edition of only 15
• Hand-embellished by Yost
• Framed, signed, and numbered
• Includes Certificate of Authenticity (COA)
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Every edition is produced, inspected, and signed in the studio. Yost builds each composition through drawing, pigment, revision, and the remembered quality of western light.