The client asked me to paint an additional cat to accompany the Evolution of Wild Cats series and the series wouldn't be complete without a Lion. This particular Asiatic Lion lives in London Zoo called Banhu which is a Hindi name for 'The Sun'. The Yellow hints are reflective of this symbolism as well as the bright colours and repetitive patterns that feature in Asiatic artwork. Banhu is sitting proudly watching on with a cheeky wink.
Below is a photo of Banhu that I used as a reference.