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Aristotle once said the elephant was "the beast which passeth all others in wit and mind". Unfortunately, they are now increasingly threatened by poaching and human intrusion into their habitat.

The original artwork measures 19 x 12.5 inches and was created with ink pen and liquid copper leaf, with a little bit of colored pencil work around the eye. I used acid-free Canson Mi-Teintes paper in an Oyster color.

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September 24, 2009
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:iconblythart:
I like it when an artist has more than one style - this is really excellent.
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:iconvelvet-dragon:
~Velvet-Dragon Sep 29, 2009  Professional Traditional Artist
Thanks Dave
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:iconrussiancrantz:
~Russiancrantz Sep 26, 2009  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
A very realistic rendering. I'd love to see what goes on in an elephants mind. Very nice composition!!
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~Velvet-Dragon Sep 29, 2009  Professional Traditional Artist
Thank you. I too would wonder what goes on in an elephant's mind. They are very intelligent animals.
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:iconmhnybee:
What an absolutely beautiful elephant.
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:iconvelvet-dragon:
~Velvet-Dragon Sep 25, 2009  Professional Traditional Artist
Thank you!
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:iconmhnybee:
You are very welcome.
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:iconbrandy-leigh:
Ohhhh very nice! I love the texture the crosshatching makes. :]
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:iconvelvet-dragon:
~Velvet-Dragon Sep 25, 2009  Professional Traditional Artist
Thanks. It was fun to make
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:iconbrandy-leigh:
You're welcome :]
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