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Objects in Mirror are Closer Than They Appear - elephant painting


I was inspired to paint this big momma elephant by a reference photo taken by "exfordy" over at Flicker. Its not a position that I would want to be in. According to the story, the week before a Japanese tourist was killed after getting out of his car to take pictures and admire these magnificent animals. We have the same problem here in Banff.. ppl getting out of their cars to admire the baby bear cubs, or the cute little baby moose. What they dont understand is they have very protective Momma's close by and they will give you a licken if your not paying attention. LOL
Anyways this is another miniature
2.75 * 2.75 inch
artist grade acrylics on stretched canvas
initialed on front and signed/dated on back
included in sale is a miniature display easel
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  1. martinealisonMarch 10, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    Original et en plus j'aime tant les éléphants...
    Bisous

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  2. Eclectic Studio TammyMarch 11, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    Thanks Martine. I love elephants as well, and could resist the different take on the traditional format. :)

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  3. ShannonMarch 31, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    This one is so clever! Well done!

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