Olifant
1: any of a family (Elephantidae, the elephant family) of thickset usually extremely large nearly hairless herbivorous mammals that have a snout elongated into a muscular trunk and two incisors in the upper jaw developed.
Charcoal, graphite and ink on paper.
This is a special commercial project that I worked on for “Premier Press” a local print company here in Oregon. They commissioned me for a special event they were having with an African theme. It ended up being printed on a large banner. it was a great success and fun to create! I kept it simple in form and somewhat modern in the depiction of the design.
Some Originals Available, If Interested Please Inquire
You can contact Carrie at: carrie@carrieglennstudios.com and please visit Carrie Glenn Studios
Olifant belongs to the following groups:
AW Welcome Center, Exotic Mammals, Pencil Drawing (2 per 24 hrs), South Africa - Rainbow Nation and Tropical Art Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints
omogata
want one!
Carmen Cilliers
Wow! Another stunning work, just perusing your portfolio and have to say you are a very talented young lady!
Carrie Glenn
Hey thanks all for your comments! Much appreciated.
Herkissable
cool ….love elephants!!
Rosina Lamberti
stunning work,love elephants
Carrie Glenn replied
Thanks Rosina, I agree they are such amazing animals aren’t they? Thanks for noticing this one ;)
Patricia Anne ...
Clascic African Elephent look, big ears long legs and flat head, great worl!
Carrie Glenn replied
Well thank you Patricia and I’m so glad you like him! Have a great day ;)!
Steven Novak
What a wonderfully simple, yet visually striking image. Love the angles on the elephant.
Paul Lindenberg
Eish! Carrie. Lovely rendition. Paul Lindenberg
Ashlee Maegan
This is brilliant!!
Carrie Glenn
Thanks Paul and Ashlee! I’m glad you stopped to notice this one. ;)
payo77
elefantes…i love it
Kenny Gulley Jr.
cute, hes square :P
Carrie Glenn replied
Hehe….yep….you could say he’s a block head!
kathibook
Stunning!! Directly to the ShoppingCart!!
Carrie Glenn replied
Big ;D ….Thaaaanks Kathy!!!! I hope you love this little guy!!!
Vivian V Mairo
“Comrade Rollanz, once sound your olifant!
If Charles hear, where in the pass he stands,
I pledge you now, they’ll turn again, the Franks.”
“Never, by God,” then answers him Rollanz,
“Shall it be said by any living man,
That for pagans I took my horn in hand!
Never by me shall men reproach my clan.
When I am come into the battle grand,
And blows lay on, by hundred, by thousand,
Of Durendal bloodied you’ll see the brand.
Franks are good men; like vassals brave they’ll stand;
Nay, Spanish men from death have no warrant.”
Carrie Glenn replied
Now that’s what I call some real vintage poetry. Did you ever imagine that they were talking about sounding an elephant!!! I mean just to get him to sound you wouldn’t believe what they had to do… (hehe)
Thanks Vivian!!
Vivian V Mairo
Yes, it’s beautiful, I like this kind of poetry, the different way they spoke. It’s a tale of a brave knight.
Oooohh those poor animals, I believe they tickle them behind their ears so much that the elephant will start sounding quite loud, jajajajajajajajaja
Carrie Glenn replied
Haha….yes…thats how they did it huh!!!??? (Thanks Vivian!!! ;p)
redboy 17 days ago
an amazing creature and creation, well done i love its chiseled effect, redboy
Carrie Glenn replied 13 days ago
Thank you so much Gallo…. :D that means a lot to me. This is kind of a special piece to me and I really love elephants. Cheers!!! Xoxo – Carrie