A typical show of bravado from a young elephant, full of libido, who breaks out of the family herd moving unconcernedly off a waterhole to charge a supposed adversary, maybe an encroaching Kudu or perhaps a safari vehicle full of camera clicking tourists.  In this case his bravado is short-lived as this enlarged beast, ears outstretched, comes to a sudden halt only to mockingly turn-tail and run back to the safety of the herd.  The knowledgeable driver leans back unmoving and chuckles after warning his passengers to remain silent and still.

This drawing was selected to be hung in “The Mortimore Prize” September 2011 held in Dubbo, NSW. It will be part of some selected works being shown around Australian until June 2012.

Judges Choice Award 2011 at 250th Faber-Castell Anniversary Exhibition in Brisbane QWASI

Finalist 2011 Mortimore Art Prize