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Published: 2012-02-05 10:01:20 +0000 UTC; Views: 22897; Favourites: 1161; Downloads: 0
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I did this illustration for an electronic artist (called Elliphant, but not the famous one!)The brief went something like: "an elephant, but zany, and with galaxies!" Haha, I was totally there. Always down for a surreal elephant. I classed it as digital because of the textures/colours, but it's essentially just an ink drawing. I always liked the weird notions of giant animals in space, like in the Discworld book series. So I was inspired by that as well as Dali's surreal long-legged elephants. I tried to give it a sense of spiritual or cosmic importance through it being so huge and in the centre of this galaxy, with everything spiralling in sync with its form.
Anyway, hope you like it!
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Comments: 281
This is like the most amazing elephant drawing everrr
The first thing that caught my eye was you use of different line sizes all used to give the elephant a really neat looking pattern e.deviantart.net/emoticons/s/s… " width="15" height="15" alt="
I like the Indian feel and the background you chose for this
It really brings out the best in your little elephant e.deviantart.net/emoticons/s/s… " width="15" height="15" alt="
I find the little elephant legs amusing and I havent seen something like that before
I also really like the way you've twirled the turks and the trunk so they work together to create a really pretty um twirly thing e.deviantart.net/emoticons/b/b… " width="15" height="15" alt="
Very cool!
And I like your border choice it's very post card looking e.deviantart.net/emoticons/s/s… " width="15" height="15" alt="
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I should also add, I think this would also make a great tattoo. (Don't worry, I wouldn't just copy it for that, I would speak to you first).
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nice. elements of simplicity combined in elaborateness. You have nice use of bold lines next to the tiny faint ones. it's very pleasing to the eye
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Thank you! I used to do so many drawings like this. Might get back to it soon
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Thank you! Very kind of you.
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what an enigmatic looking elephant.. i love it.. the tail spiraling around the legs is my favorite part, but the details are also really amazing. Very awesome job!
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Nice
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brilliant, simple and complex at the same time, with emotion, concept and great impact. well done!
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Thanks very much! Balancing simplicity and complexity, I think that's often a good place to aim for
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Great design, in particular I love how the trunk and the tusks intertwine like that, that's a really cool idea.
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Thanks 
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This is so simple and elegant at the same time, nice job with the lines
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This is very interesting and your style is just great. The details are amazing and i like these different strength in the lines. I really like the trunk and the tusks.
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You're style is simply amazing. I'm glad that getwatchers showed me this
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Very interesting. I'm a big fan of surrealism in general. The minimalist feel is rather nice
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so cuteeee ><
this is amazing! I love the detail, texture and everything!!
Nice work
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This is beautiful! I love your style, the pattern, the idea.
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Different looking piece - interesting. Surreal. I will check out your other work too.
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Wow! Very unique design here! Looks interesting!
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