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An Antelope Adding on an Abacus!

In the animal kingdom, the superior brain power of the antelope causes all other animals’ (with the exception of the dolphin) self-esteem to crumble*. Here is a fellow that supports the argument beautifully by utilizing an abacus to assist with his addition. I don’t know about you but I certainly have no idea how to use an abacus. What an intelligent creature! And he shows such refinement by wearing an ascot with his jacket.


An Antelope Adding on an Abacus
Acrylic on Watercolor Paper

*You shouldn’t believe everything you read on the internet.

This entry was posted by Phil on Tuesday, October 25th, 2011 at 7:40 am and is filed under kids & young adult, Personal.

4 Responses to “An Antelope Adding on an Abacus!”

  1. Adam Says:
    October 25th, 2011 at 1:38 pm

    This looks really solid. And you painted that type, didn’t you? Good portfolio piece, though I wonder if it could be brightened a little digitally.

  2. Phil Says:
    October 25th, 2011 at 11:08 pm

    Thanks, Adam. I had a lot of fun with it. I did paint the text but it’s all based on real fonts I nabbed from photoshop so I can’t claim any design credit. I agree with your darkness comment and I’ll tinker with it.

  3. Vinod Says:
    December 7th, 2011 at 7:21 pm

    Love that big chunky nose! Great painting.

  4. Phil Says:
    February 10th, 2012 at 10:21 pm

    Thanks!

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