A Cosmic Variety of Pachyderm and Friend

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This was inspired by a very positive experience I had with mantra and meditation...being skeptical I was pleasantly surprised by a flurry of good tidings that happened afterwards. The elephant and the cardinal are symbolic of this. It goes to show that maybe there is more to it...if you are open to receive it...either way be grateful!
(pen and ink/watercolor on illustration board)
 
 
 


Working on refining a rough sketch. #fridaynightartdorks on Twitpic
You can click on the shot of the rough sketch to see it larger.

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