“The sad little elephant child, stood up and dashed his trunk to the ground in despair.” “‘All the others have gone to the festival and I have been left behind,’ he wailed .’For I am too small, by far, to be seen in the parade.’” “To this the crow replied. ‘We have things to do … Continue reading »
When overlooked by his elephant herd, who were taking part in a grand event the following day, the little elephant child felt sad. But a little black crow, who overheard the elephants’ conversation, was determined to save the day by taking his new friend, the little elephant child, on an adventure all to themselves. What … Continue reading »
Artist: Addison Size: 2.5 x 3.5 ACEO Medium: Watercolor Colors: A light grey elephant stands atop a number of colorful and tasty doughnuts, namely: dark chocolate/dark brown; plain cake/light toasty brown; lemon iced/light yellow with red /green/brown/orange sprinkles; blueberry filled/dark purple blue; lime green delight; cherry filled/dark red; & pink iced – all against a splash of … Continue reading »
How Baby Elephant is Adjusting to New Elephant Family at Reteti Elephant Sanctuary in Northern Kenya, AFRICA: Long’uro may have only one-third of his trunk left (after the horrific hyena attack while he was trapped in the well) (1) but that has not stopped him from learning how to use it, especially when eating … Continue reading »
Name: LONG’URO Name Origin/Meaning: “‘someone who has lost a limb’ in Samburu” (3) Gender: Male Age When Rescued: one month old Date of Rescue: 18 April 2020 Location of Rescue: Loisaba Conservancy Where Now: RETETI ELEPHANT SANCTUARY Namunyak Wildlife Conservancy, Samburu, Kenya (Northern Kenya, AFRICA) (4) Foster/Adopt This Sweet Elephant (1) copy and … Continue reading »
Artist: Addison Size: 2.5 X 3.5 ACEO Medium: Watercolor Colors: Orange-red bug with black eyes crawling on a dark green shamrock Featuring: Clover Mite on a Three Leaf Clover Title: Clover Mite on a Clover Leaf, Original Watercolor by Addison: ACEO Original Watercolor Holiday Painting Featured at: ArtPal/Addison Continue reading »
“We are over here doing foot trimming with Nicole and Miss Guille**.” “You can see how relaxed her foot is.” “And yet another elephant who falls asleep during manicures.” Source: (1) As part of their holistic approach to healing caregivers at Global Sanctuary For Elephants/Elephant Sanctuary Brazil provide their charges with regular sessions … Continue reading »
There is no rest for the weary when there are hungry mouths to feed. And the carers at Reteti Elephant Sanctuary (2) would most certainly agree that the growing little elephants can be quite a handful when they are all lined up waiting for their lunch! But it is a happy chaos as each orphan … Continue reading »
Artist: Addison Size: 2.5 x 3.5 ACEO Medium: Watercolor Colors: Grey elephant with dark eyes (black) and white toenails steps on a dark red mass of chewing gum. Featuring: Adolescent elephant walking along at his leisure until he gets chewing gum stuck on his foot. “So. Monday. We meet again.” Title: “Darn It!,” Original Watercolor Painting by … Continue reading »
“Dogs. They are silly. They are lovable. They truly are man’s best friend.” “And in northern Kenya, they are elephants’ best friends, too.” “Meet Warrior and Machine.These bloodhounds are part of the anti-poaching security team at Loisaba Conservancy.” “This 56,000-acre expanse of pristine habitat sits in an important elephant movement corridor. Elephants walk … Continue reading »