Mother Elephant Blanket with a Watercolor Calf

Mother elephant blanket shows a painted adult and calf walking through wildflowers, and the calm watercolor style gives the whole scene a gentle feel. It is an easy choice for anyone who wants nature art close at hand, and you will probably enjoy the quiet mood each time you see it.

The artwork explained

The large gray elephant fills the upper right of the blanket, her broad ears spread wide and her tusks pale against the body. Beside her walks a smaller calf with its trunk curled up toward its face, its ears angled out, and its eyes set in soft shadow. The watercolor washes move from gray into blue and yellow, so the bodies look painted rather than drawn. Along the bottom edge, pink and cream flowers, sprigs of green and tiny yellow blooms rise through the grass, framing the pair. No words are printed on the design. The image reads as a quiet family walk through a meadow, the sort of scene a wildlife painter might place on a sketchbook page.

Who it suits best

You will likely notice the closeness between the adult and the calf first. Animal lovers and anyone who keeps a nursery or a children's room will feel at home with this picture. It also suits people who prefer watercolor art over bright cartoons. A parent reading in a corner, a grandparent who loves elephants, or a teacher decorating a classroom reading nook can all use it in a real, everyday way.

When it fits

This mother elephant blanket fits a baby shower, a first-birthday celebration or a new-home gift for someone who loves calm nature scenes. Bring it out on a cool evening for a movie, or drape it over the arm of a chair for a quiet afternoon with a book. It also works well as a thoughtful present for a family that already has a favorite elephant in the house.