Not all of the elephants have the skills to paint, and not all of the talented elephants who want to paint. In fact, only a small percentage of them can become artists.
Just like humans, some elephants have more of an artistic sense.
Strangely enough more Asian than African elephants seem to show this propensity and nobody knows why... yet.
Why do elephants paint? They like to be active and thoroughly enjoy the act of painting. The elephants are very aware of the attention they receive which further boosts their social nature. Related article.
Let me introduce you to some great elephant artists that we know.
Elephants and their Art Style
Aet |
male born 1996, abstract painting with curves, loops |
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male born 1992, abstract painter, and musician |
Keaw |
male born 1999, abstract painting, combines dabs and vertical strokes |
Lukhan |
female born 1993, abstract painting, uses vertical long strokes |
Ngam |
male born 1993, abstract painter, vertical strokes with a twist |
Nua-oon |
female 3 years old, developing a delicate realistic style |
Phong |
male born 1997, more musician than painter |
Prathida |
female born 1992, varied abstract style, good polo player |
Somchai |
male born 1993, abstract and figural works |
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male born 2000, master painter, musician, dart player |
Tadpole |
young male, abstract style, bold painting strokes |
Tao |
male born 1997, abstract painter, uses strong vertical strokes |
Wanalee |
female born 1997, abstract style using sweeping arcs |
Wanna |
female born 1999, abstract style, delicate vertical strokes, musician |
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