WATERCOLOURS
	DSWT Watercolour 27 Newborn - A watercolour by Angela Sheldrick Price: $700 Sold Out An origional water colour, 12 inches x 16 inches in size. The orientation is portrait and inclusive in the price is the cost of postage anywhere in the world. Born with petal pink ears baby elephants are very susceptible to sunburn, and in the wild their mothers would sheild them from the elements, the sun, the rain and the wind. The Keepers protect the newborn babies ears with sunblock and shade them with umbrellas. The proceeds from this sale goes to the Orphans' Project.
	DSWT watercolour 32 Checked Blanket - An original watercolour by Angela Sheldrick Price: $780 Sold Out An origional water colour, 12 inches x 16 inches in size. The orientation is portrait and inclusive in the price is the cost of postage anywhere in the world. Some of our orphaned elephants have blankets lovingly knitted for them by foster parents from far corners of the world. Infant elephants need the all important warmth that a blanket gives because without their herd and the natural protection they would provide, baby elephants are extremely vulnerable to the elements.
	DSWT Watercolour 30 Dusty Games - An Origional by Angela Sheldrick Price: $680 Sold Out An origional water colour, 12 inches x 16 inches in size. The orientation is portrait and inclusive in the price is the cost of postage anywhere in the world. The nursery orphans love their fun and games, and the daily dustbath is a much loved routine each day. The proceeds from this sale goes to the Orphans' Project.
	DSWT water colour 33 Still pink behind the ears - An original water colour painting by Angela Sheldrick Price: $780 Sold Out An original water colour, 16 inches x 12 inches in size. The orientation is portrait and inclusive in the price is the cost of postage anywhere in the world. Baby elephants are petal pink behind the ears, and very susceptible to sunburn. In a wild situation they are protected from the wind, the sun, and the rain by their elephant family, but here at the Nursery we have to pay special attention to protecting their ears in the early months from sunburn.
	DSWT watercolour 33 Sweet with a blanket - An original watercolour by Angela Sheldrick Price: $780 Sold Out An original water colour, 16 inches x 12 inches in size. The orientation is portrait and inclusive in the price is the cost of postage anywhere in the world. The tiny orphan calves that come into our care are real heartbreakers, so loving and needy - with so many human like traits -and always very very clever. It is no guatantee that they will make it as raising infant elephants is extremely difficult, so for those who have cared from them, and lived and nutured them daily, this can be devastating.
	DSWT Water colour 02 Dustbath time - An original water colour painted by Angela Sheldrick Price: $680 Sold Out An origional water colour, 16 inches x 12 inches in size. The orientation is portrait and inclusive in the price is the cost of postage anywhere in the world. The baby elephants love their mudbaths and playing around in the red soil that we dig up especially for them. This is a very important part of their daily routine. The proceeds from this sale goes towards the Orphans' Project.
	DSWT water colour 17 Friends for Life - An original water colour painted by Angela Sheldrick Price: $680 Sold Out An original water colour, 16 inches x 12 inches in size. The orientation is portrait and inclusive in the price is the cost of postage anywhere in the world. "The friendships made between our elephant orphans' while they are in the nursery are intimate and lifesaving, and will last a life time. When they first arrive, having just lost their much loved elephant family, the babies no longer have a will to live, and it is the friendships and comfort they receive from the other orphans that gives them hope and a reason to fight on. These friendships are true and steadfast and beautiful to watch as they unfold. They graphically illustrate to us important lessons in life, and just how special friendships can be." A quote from Angela Sheldrick about the painting: The proceeds from this sale goes towards the orphans project.
	DSWT water colour 16 Playful Baby - An original water colour painted by Angela Sheldrick Price: $680 Sold Out An original water colour, 16 inches x 12 inches in size. The orientation is portrait and inclusive in the price is the cost of postage anywhere in the world. "Something we have noticed is, just like human babies, little boys tend to be much more physically affectionate than little female elephants! They love to suck their Keepers fingers for hours on end, and enjoy and seem to need lots of physical contact, while the little girls are more mischievous and self sufficient when young and, dare I say it, Neurotic!" A quote from Angela Sheldrick about the painting: The proceeds from this sale goes towards the orphans project.
	DSWT water colour 10 The Milk Rush - An origional water colour by Angela Sheldrick Price: $680 Sold Out An original water colour, 16 inches x 12 inches in size. The orientation is portrait and inclusive in the price is the cost of postage anywhere in the world. The baby elephants get fed 3 hourly 24 hours a day and are milk dependent for 3 - 4 years! Raising elephants takes LOTS of commitment. The proceeds from this sale goes towards the Orphan's Project.
	DSWT water colour 24 Vulnerable Baby Price: $680 Sold Out An origional water colour, 12 inches x 16 inches in size. The orientation is portrait and inclusive in the price is the cost of postage anywhere in the world. The single most important thing in a baby elephant's life is family. Watching an orphaned baby elephant mourn their lost family is heartbreaking, but being able to be a part of piecing their shattered lives together again, and instilling in them a will to live, while watching them heal thanks to the dedication and care they receive from our dedicated Keepers and the other orphans, is most gratifying. The proceeds from this sale goes to the Orphans' Project.
	DSWT watercolour 20 Mud bath buddies - An original watercolour painted by Angela Sheldrick Price: $680 Sold Out An original water colour, 16 inches x 12 inches in size. The orientation is portrait and inclusive in the price is the cost of postage anywhere in the world. The orphans always look forward to their daily mudbaths, and this is a time for play, bonding and conditioning of their skin, as the mud helps protect them from the elements and bugs. They love to do what kids do best, getting dirty! The proceeds from this sale goes towards the orphans project.
	DSWT watercolour 19 Orphan Ele with Creeper Price: $680 Sold Out An origional water colour, 16 inches x 12 inches in size. The orientation is portrait and inclusive in the price is the cost of postage anywhere in the world. The transformation in Tsavo from the dry season to the wet season is remarkable, and always a time of celebration for the elephants. When Tsavo changes from drought to jungle, and the wild herds are nolonger preoccupied with survival, but instead can frolic in full mudwallows, with water widespread and food abundent, it becomes a very magical time, bursting with life. The proceeds from this sale goes towards the Orphans' Project.
	DSWT watercolour 18 The tusk bearers of tomorrow - An original water colour by Angela Sheldrick Price: $680 Sold Out An origional water colour, 16 inches x 12 inches in size. The orientation is portrait and inclusive in the price is the cost of postage anywhere in the world. "Each orphan baby elephant that comes into our care is a traumatic reminder of how vulnerable the elephant is, with increasing pressure on their habitat due to the burgeoning human population, and the insatiable desire the East has for their Tusks, they need the world's help today." A quote from Angela Sheldrick about the painting: The proceeds from this sale goes towards the orphans project.
	DSWT water colour 04 Baggy bums - An original water colour painted by Angela Sheldrick Price: $680 Sold Out An original water colour, 16 inches x 12 inches in size. The orientation is portrait and inclusive in the price is the cost of postage anywhere in the world. "I always love to watch elephant, and especially the babies, as each one is so individual with their own signature walk. Some have turned out feet, others with pigeon toes, some shuffle while others take hurried short steps, and they all seem to have such baggy bums that lend themselves to painting!" A quote from Angela Sheldrick about the painting: The proceeds from this sale goes towards the orphans project.
	DSWT watercolour 23 Baby Ele playing - An original by Angela Sheldrick Price: $680 Sold Out An origional water colour, 9 inches x 12 inches in size. The orientation is landscape and inclusive in the price is the cost of postage anywhere in the world. Baby elephants are extremely playful and enjoy rolling around in the mud and on the soil. Dustbathing is initially encouraged by the mother. The orphans are taught this by the keepers who throw soil over. As they grow older they learn to do this themselves. The proceeds from this sale goes to the Orphans' Project.

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