Elephants are my favorite animal. I have a dozen elephants in all forms in my apartment. This is one of the best. There is not excessive detail. I would say it is a minimalist object. It holds a lot of meditative spirit. It is something that gradually becomes a favorite.
The detail of this cannot be understood until it is seen in person. The gift was for my tattoo artist as a thank you. Big burly guy had to wipe his eyes, the piece overwhelmed him. 10 stars!
Combine a small wooden jewelry box with a beautifully crafted carved "Sea Turtle", add glorious, pure pastel shades painting the turtle shell and you have A Great Little Box! It sits on a shelf where I pass it a dozen or more times each day and it makes me happy every time I see it.
"From an early age I loved natural things – plants, animals, birds or sea life… I particularly want to create wildlife and other animal themes in an exact, realistic and original way…."
Update (2008)Working with you has created a much better life for me and my family. Before, I could hardly afford to live in a single room home. Now I... read more
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