“Let a Person Walk Alone With Few Wishes, Committing No Wrong, Like an Elephant in the Forest.”
Africa’s wild animals are a constant source of inspiration and for me elephants symbolise Strength, Solitude, sense of loyalty to the family and Intelligence. Looking into the eye of an elephant, one sees Wisdom beyond our understanding.
I sketched this young elephant on a visit to the Elephant Sanctuary Hartebeespoort Dam where they provide a “halfway house” for young African elephants in need of a temporary home.
Watercolour on Bockingford 300gsm 16” x 12”
Maree, I love your elephant and am always glad to know that there are recovery sanctuaries for our dear ones in the wilds. How wonderful that you got to visit.
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I haven't been around for a while Maree; this is terrific!
ReplyDeleteYou are always so good with our wild animals,Maree! I will be scared to even try my hand at something like this!
ReplyDeleteIt is a pity that there even HAS to be sanctuaries Annie, it's not an ideal situation at all. My heart was crying all through my visit and it seemed as if the elephant's eyes were trying to tell me something... Thank you for your visit, I always enjoy your comments!
ReplyDeleteAaah, glad you popped in Liz, thank you! I've also been neglecting visiting my watched blogs, so I fully understand!
ReplyDeleteYou have a beautiful hand with your flowers Marie, I can just imagine that turned to animals! Thanks for your lovely comment, I always enjoy your visit!
ReplyDeleteThank you,Maree!
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