Leopard WIP #2

Bit of an interesting wrinkle in the project. The client asked me to explore the Leopard as a topiary (that technique where plants are trimmed into shapes).

If this direction is chosen, it'll be a particular challenge translating this to a final logo illustration.

For context, the logo is for a zoo fundraising event whose audience is primarily big donors.

UPDATE: The client went with an in-house direction so unfortunately I'm not being commissioned to continue. Sux, I was looking forward to the challenge. I might come back and complete it for dribbble though.