Elephant

An elephant’s thickened skin is a landscape of microscopic cracks and deep wrinkles, a rugged surface that traps moisture and helps regulate body temperature. What appears rough and impenetrable is a sophisticated adaptation to the demands of an arid climate.

I used deep black shading, smudges of graphite, and deliberate eraser strokes in the original drawing to depict the heavily textured skin of an elephant.

Archival giclee print made from the original drawing. Printed on heavyweight matte archival paper. Signed. Unframed. Originals not sold through this website.