Wind Dancer - for nothing remains

This was made for the contest of "Atumn Contest".

Medium: | Dry Pastel
Paper: | Velour
Size: | 24x34cm
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I am really glad that I finished in time, as I was only able to draw on the weekends. Of course, it could have gotten more details and co, but this is the best i could for now.

I had this idea in my mind for quite some time, and it actually turned out almost as I imagined it.


Why I have chosen an elephant? I can't tell, really, it just came into my mind.
It can be interpreted in the contrast that elephants take so long to grow up, see so many Autumn seasons, while the nature changes every year.
The leaves are "dying", and yet, it is for a good reason - as other animals can enjoy this process.
Their dead can even be a home to some.

Instead of claiming it to get cold and misty, one should make the best out of every season, and start to dance in the rythm of nature