The song ‘Mother of Africa’ was initially written (by Dave Matthews et al.) and recorded for the documentary film Naledi: A Baby Elephant’s Tale” (1) It was later reintroduced during a visit the musician made to an elephant sanctuary in North Kenya to support their cause.(3) Discover the soul of their song about elephants. Listen … Continue reading »
Reteti Elephant Sanctuary understands elephants, and their place in this world as a keystone species. Their story is worth making headlines again. It never hurts to have a renowned musician on one’s side. Dave Matthews is a native of the African continent for which he has shown such care. And that caring nature shows with … Continue reading »
Artist: Addison Size: 2.5 X 3.5 ACEO Medium: Watercolor Colors: black jagged dress; orange & white striped tights; black witchy boots with green buckles; red ladybug dotted with black; smoky green background; grey walk Featuring: “A pestiferous witch stomping on a winsome ladybug” Title: “Don’t Judge Me,” Original Watercolor Painting by Addison: ACEO Original Witchy Watercolor Painting About the artist: … Continue reading »
“Throughout history, humans have threatened the survival of elephants. Poaching has killed staggering numbers of these powerful mammals.” “In Mozambique’s Gorongosa National Park the elephant population was nearly wiped out completely. Only a rare natural trait seems to have saved a small number, tusklessness. Yet this evolutionary development could come at a high cost.” “In … Continue reading »
In the southeast Asian country of Myanmar, formally called Burma, the birth (in July 2022) of a white elephant is being celebrated. With eyes the color of pearls, and the characteristic ‘big ears, plantain branch-shaped back, white hair, distinctive tail, auspicious plot signs on the skin’ and the unique number of ‘claws, five … Continue reading »
Artist: Addison Size: 2.5 X 3.5 ACEO Medium: Watercolor Colors: golden brown corn dog, light tan stick, light green wasabi sauce Featuring: A deep fried corn dog on a stick, with a ripple of wasabi sauce! Title: Corn Dog With Wasabi Sauce, Original Watercolor by Addison: ACEO Original Watercolor Painting Featured at: ArtPal/Addison Continue reading »
“Kabu Elephant’s Life One Year After Rescued” Tom Oliver, Elephant Ambassador: “Now this is the lovely Kabu. Kabu has been here at the Elephant Nature Park (2) since September 2015.” “When she was a bub she had to accompany her mother who was forced to work in the illegal logging trade.” “And when … Continue reading »
What Makes This Sweet Elephant Unique: This little elephant is a very rare albino. As an albino elephant her skin is especially sensitive to sunlight. To compensate, Khanyisa has been known to find the best sunshade underneath the larger elephants or at least beside them to block out the intensity of the sun! Her carer, … Continue reading »
Name: Khanyisa Name Origin/Meaning: ‘Light’ or ‘Sunshine’ in Shona language (“As she took her first steps out into the lush green gardens of the orphanage, she looked so peaceful and almost angelic, with the morning sunshine emphasising all the colours of her surroundings and her unique self. Adine decided to name her Sunshine, and … Continue reading »
Artist: Addison Size: 2.5 X 3.5 ACEO Medium: Watercolor Colors: white bread with light tan crust; purple grape jelly & tan/light brown peanut butter Featuring: yummy peanut butter & jelly sandwich! Title: Peanut Butter & Jelly, Original Watercolor by Addison: ACEO Original Watercolor Painting Featured at: ArtPal/Addison SOLD!!! Continue reading »