Day 11 Elephant

Elephants are such fascinating animals, very intelligent and quite structured.  I love the texture of their hide and always enjoy drawing them.  Just plenty of places to put squiggles and lines.  I always am amazed at how small their eyes are with such a gigantic body, but they seem to have no issues seeing.  The Washington DC Zoo has several elephants and it is always fun to watch them interact with their trainers. 
Thanks for stopping by and hope you are having a great day.

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hmuxo said…
This elephant is fabulous, Nelvia....the texture is amazing!!!! and I missed your last post...the dog is so beautifully painted!!! You're doing good!!!
September 11, 2015 at 8:01 AM
Nelvia said…
Hi Hilda, yes I think I am not stressed, yet, in this challenge and therefore am enjoying it more. If it gets to be too much I won't do one a day. But I think the drawings big helps a lot too. Yes I was pleas d with this as I think it reads rough. Glad you liked the dog,,he was so fun to do. Love it when they paint themselves
September 13, 2015 at 8:58 AM
Tam Foree said…
This cut off painting is almost an abstract until you look at it. Great texture and contrast!!! Really nice!
September 18, 2015 at 10:19 AM
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