Dec. 31, 2008 — I was looking around for news concerning one of my favorite nonhuman calligraphers, Jonao, a very talented sea lion, who for the past several years has produced beautiful calligraphy in public demonstrations in celebration of the New Year — but, alas, this master scribe seems to have been replaced at the Hakkeijima Sea Paradise in Yokohama by a younger sea lion named Jackie, shown here practicing for this year’s show.
My websurfing led me somewhat astray (as usual), and eventually to the following video clip of a brilliantly artistic elephant. If you’ve never seen an elephant painting before, get ready for a shock! I’ve seen amazing examples of abstract painting and drawing by elephants, but the following demonstration is almost beyond belief.
You also might want to watch a follow-up video, which gives some background on this pachydermic Picasso.
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