1.     Matt – The Long Ranger. Artist’s proof print numbered and signed (numbered 2 of 5). Mounted. Comes with a certificate of authenticity

Image size - 9.25x7.5”

Mount size – 14x12”

Matt is an elephant named after Mathew’s Range in Northern Kenya. The title “Long Ranger” refers to the distance he travels. Named after Matthew's Range in Northern Kenya, Matt is one of Samburu's few remaining large bulls; identifiable by his sheer size and asymmetrical tusks. He is one of Save the Elephants' best studied bulls. Collared in 2008, the 45-year-old stands at an impressive height of about 10ft and lumbers impressively large tusks around. But this is not all that is remarkable about him. Matt is one of the few elephants with outstanding survival techniques; which he has used effectively over the years as poaching has risen. Most striking is his ability to travel very long distances from one haven to another. He has been known to cover huge distances of over 300km from the North to the South East of Kenya.

Unfortunately, he is better at tearing off tracking collars than any other elephant that Save the Elephants know; so, every time his collar stops responding, the team go out in search of him; with fingers crossed that he's just destroyed another collar. Once, when his collar stopped reading, he was traced dozens of kilometres north of Samburu National Reserve. After Save the Elephants' plane circled in a conservancy for a nauseatingly long time, he finally emerged from the thickest bush imaginable. What was most surprising was that Matt had an entourage of four other big bulls with him; it was like he was teaching the young guys the best places to hide out!

To learn more about this amazing elephant, read Matt’s story, here: http://www.emmabowring.co.uk/matt.html 

From the artist, Emma Bowring:

"The natural world is an amazing thing. From the humble bee and its role in pollination, to the fact that every time an African elephant takes a step, it creates a home for other animals; as its footprint fills with water. Every living thing has a purpose, it exists for a reason, has a role to play and contributes in some way to making the world a beautiful place ... unfortunately with one exception - modern man. By painting wildlife and nature, it's as if I become a part of that beautiful world, and by contributing funds from each of my paintings to animal welfare and conservation charities; I hope to undo a little of the damage done by humanity."

To see more of Emma’s work, visit her website: http://www.emmabowring.co.uk/