The Luck Elephant (original drawing)

I was once told that it’s considered lucky for an elephant to be depicted with its trunk in the air. I like to depict my subject with unusual texture I wanted to add a texture that would illustrate the treacherous nature of luck. The elephants skin was inspired a a type of sea coral and I added the fire to add a sense of luck that is smoldering under the surface almost unattainable.  My originals are hand drawn graphite on smooth Bristol paper and come framed in a frame that I buy from Michael’s with a 40% off coupon.