Original Watercolor by Patricia Blanco measuring 8 x 10 inches. Unframed.

This piece depicts Bella, and elephant rescued by Wildlife SOS in 2019. 

Bella was found in deplorable shape on a street corner, breathing heavily and covered in wounds (bedsores, septic wounds, and gangrenous feet). Our vet team had to stabilize Bella before she could be transported to the Wildlife SOS hospital. 

Once there, we showed her tenderness and love, and gave her everything we could, but after only two weeks, she passed away. She was just too weak after the 60 years of neglect and abuse. 

We love how Paricia has captured Bella in a state of peace. 

About the artist:

Patricia is a graphic designer and illustrator from Costa Rica, graduated from Universidad de Costa Rica (UCR), and master of Knowledge Visualization from Zürcher Hochschule der Kunst (ZHdK), Switzerland. From a very young age, discovered a great passion for nature and animal protection. Having a background in arts and design, she decided to dedicate her skills for the protection of wildlife. After working for several years in marketing and as an independent graphic designer, she cofounded the Costa Rica Wildlife Foundation,  helping lead campaigns and strategic communication plans, by spreading biological research to reach as many people as possible, looking to inspire population to care for the environment and create the change we need for a better future.

Education
MA Design in Knowledge Visualization, Zürcher Hochschule der Kunst (ZHdK).
Lic. in Graphic Design, Universidad de Costa Rica.
BSc. in Graphic Design, Universidad de Costa Rica.
BSc. in Painting, Universidad de Costa Rica.

Thank you so much Patricia! Please give her a follow at these links: 

www.behance.net/patriblanco

www.blancopatri.com