The final painting in the Forest Guardian series. Modeled after the Puma, who roam the Central American jungles near my home. The Puma and Jaguar are at the top of this ecosystem’s hierarchy, and thus have the symbolic role of guardianship for the well-being of the forest. He is proud and benevolent, observant and conscientious of his responsibility. As with the other animals in this series, he reflects a quality I strive to embody, which is to be a faithful steward of the land I have the privilege of watching over.