Paradise — Lion and Lamb
A peaceful scene of a lion resting beside a lamb, rendered in fine pen and ink detail. This drawing is found in The African Scout
Original Artwork
Mike's Pen & Ink Artwork
Original pen and ink drawings by Mike Neil — wildlife and nature scenes rendered in fine detail.
Rooster
A detailed pen and ink drawing of a rooster, capturing every feather with fine-line precision.
Leopard
The leopard illustration featured in Chapter 7 in the African Scout drawn in intricate pen and ink.
John Dowling
A pen and ink portrait of John Dowling, rendered with characteristic fine-line detail from Mike's novel Trees in the Mist,
Lucy's Steam Train from Trees in the Mist
A charming pen-and-ink illustration of a steam train, full of movement and nostalgic detail. Much like Lucy Dowling, from the novel Trees in the Mist, who took the Transcontinental Railroad from Lowell, Massachusetts, to Portland, Oregon, in 1906.
Fishing Fleet in Alaska
A pen and ink scene of fishing boats at sea, capturing the character and texture of working vessels.
Battle of the Margaretta
A dramatic pen and ink depiction of the Battle of the Margaretta, one of the first naval engagements of the American Revolution. This story is depicted in Mike's Novel "Trees in the Mist".
Cheetahs
A stunning pen and ink study of two cheetahs — one standing alert, one resting — signed by Mike Neil.
Black Rhino
A powerful pen and ink portrait of a rhinoceros, capturing the animal's strength and texture in fine detail.
Kudu
An elegant pen and ink rendering of a kudu, one of Africa's most majestic antelope species.
This is a drawing of a Leopard known as Big Boy on the Neil's trip to Botswana in 2004
A commanding pen and ink portrait of a Cape buffalo — one of Africa's most formidable animals — rendered with bold, expressive strokes.
Mother Elephant and Baby
A tender pen and ink portrait of a mother elephant sheltering her calf, signed by Michael D. Neil.
Bull Elephant
A bold pen and ink study of an African elephant, rendered with striking detail and presence.
Giraffe with Calf
A graceful pen and ink illustration of a giraffe, capturing the animal's elegant height and patterned coat.
The African Continent Weeping
A deeply moving stippled pen and ink drawing — the continent of Africa rendered as a woman's profile, a single tear falling from her eye in the position of Lake Victoria.
Cape Buffalo
A commanding pen and ink portrait of a Cape buffalo — one of Africa's most formidable animals — rendered with bold, expressive strokes.
Rooster
A detailed pen and ink drawing of a rooster, capturing every feather with fine-line precision.
Wolf Pack
A dramatic pen and ink scene of a wolf pack moving through a birch forest.
Ken's Mallards
A lively pen and ink illustration of mallard ducks — some resting on a log, one taking flight.
Late for a Date
A charming pen and ink drawing of ducks gathering in the grass.
Lion
A bold pen and ink portrait of a lion, rendered with striking detail and presence.
Zebras at the Waterhole
A striking pen and ink scene of zebras drinking, their reflections mirrored in the still water below.
Original Artwork in the Books
Mike's pen and ink illustrations appear throughout his African novels, bringing the wildlife and landscapes of Africa to life on the page.
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