The mighty one

Medium: oil pastels, pastel pencils Base: pastel paper Size: 85 * 60 cms (with frame) Who said the elephant or life must be only white black or grey…? When I started with this subject, I had the same conventional elephant in mind which I had seen in Masai. But the moment I sat down to paint, I didn’t feel like picking up the grey or brown pastel. That’s when I thought I’m going to put in some colour in my jumbo. As my elephant was developing I was flown back to the thrilling safari of Masai Mara where I had the privilege of seeing these creatures in their own home, in their true form….free… wild… independent… happy!!