“So Num- Num decided to move far away, To a place where no elephants go. He trudged through the dust and the heat of the plains, His head and his tail hanging low.” “But soon, because Num- Num was GENTLE and KIND, And was blessed with a GENEROUS SOUL. Lions and zebra, giraffes … Continue reading »
When all the elephants come round to be named by the King elephant there is one who seemingly has no demonstrable talent at all. For according to ‘elephant lore’ those monikers are chosen by the very talents which they bring before the Monarch. Num- Num is convinced that he is not special, not talented, until … Continue reading »
Artist: Addison Size: 4.0 X 4.5 Medium: Watercolor Colors: Grey rabbit with black eyes wearing a light blue jacket and an orange scarf. Brown sled is stacked with gift wrapped presents in various shades of red and green. Featuring: Bunny rabbit walking and pulling a sled full of presents at Christmas … Continue reading »
Artist: Addison Size: 2.5 X 3.5 ACEO Medium: Watercolor Colors: Golden brown crusty sliced toast, with white bread edges, laden with an orange yellow cheddar cheese cascading down! Featuring: Sliced toasty melty grilled cheese sandwich! Title: Grilled Cheese, Original Watercolor Painting by Addison: ACEO Original Foodie Watercolor Painting About the artist: “Hello, my name is Addison Quirk. … Continue reading »
Lindi believes in her elephant. It’s the adults that question her unwavering view that her elephant is real. This little story embraces the imagination of a young girl. The illustrations capture this perfectly. And there is no question that having an elephant in one’s story adds an endearing side. “Everybody knows that!” The … Continue reading »
Life is never easy, especially for a newborn elephant who must take to his wobbly feet moments after his birth. Baby steps for an elephant calf involve a number of face plants and unsteady moments but the little ones carry on, undaunted. For as the saying goes “If at first you don’t succeed, … Continue reading »
Artist: Addison Size: 2.5 X 3.5 ACEO Medium: Watercolor Colors: a pale yellow fruitcake baked to a golden brown on the outside, sliced at one end to reveal the delectable green, red, orange and brown fruit and nuts – all against a backdrop of mauve and seafoam blue. Featuring: A loaf of holiday fruitcake & this one … Continue reading »
King Charles III and Queen Camilla recently completed a four day state visit to Kenya, the King’s first tour to a Commonwealth Country as Monarch. The highlight of their trip undoubtedly was the afternoon they spent at the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (SWT) (5) Nursery in Nairobi surrounded by orphaned elephants, and one little blue-blanketed baby … Continue reading »
Halloween – it’s our favorite time of year when there is that crispness in the air, autumn is here. When pumpkins become jack o’ lanterns and happiness springs from costumed children gathering candy and other anticipated things (more treats!) No tricks, please! Our favorite theme (elephants!) can be found in costumes and … Continue reading »
National Pumpkin Day has rolled around again and on this 26 October 2023 we discover that pumpkins the world over come in many shapes and colors. One sanctuary elephant in Chiang Mai, Thailand was snapped enjoying a green pumpkin as a tasty snack. And remembering our elephant Packy, who was born in … Continue reading »