Second in my weirdo elephantidae series after Deinotherium, Platybelodon! Possibly the weirdest one. I love their heads. They're called "shovel tuskers" for a reason.
Something I learned: Google image search any prehistoric elephant and there's a decent chance you'll get a picture of one standing next to a girl in a bikini. The more you know...
That website is pretty much the most awesome thing on the internet, or close to it! I always liked how crude some of the images are pieced together. So very awkward. I wonder, have you ever seen Matt Barrett's blog? It's full of neat critters! http://mattpostsarthere.blogspot.com/
I love your color palette in this one! :)
ReplyDeleteIf I saw any elephant, prehistoric or otherwise, that was painted this well, I'D stand next to it in a bikini.
ReplyDeleteWonderful rendering!
ReplyDeleteVery brilliant creature, and a gorgeous piece.
ReplyDeletethis is amazing!
ReplyDeletevery nice works..i like your smart brush strokes...
ReplyDeleteThat website is pretty much the most awesome thing on the internet, or close to it! I always liked how crude some of the images are pieced together. So very awkward. I wonder, have you ever seen Matt Barrett's blog? It's full of neat critters! http://mattpostsarthere.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteKaty: Thanks, I have seen Matt Barrett's blog! I love his dinosaurs (and sketches in general) :D
ReplyDeleteTully, I just passed by your blog and I really like your work. Wonderful. Keep it up & Thank you!
ReplyDeleteJust found your stuff today. LOVE your paintings! That dragon you did for fun is amazing! Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteExcellent technique, and totally unprecedentedly obscure subject matter!
ReplyDeletei must say, this is a perfectly balanced elephant. what a piece!
ReplyDeletewell done, Laurel!
Great work as always, I hope I could learn from you as much as possible!
ReplyDeletei think i speak in concert with many others when i say you need to publish an art book.
ReplyDeleteI really love this piece! awesome work!
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