Elephant Bathtime Mixed Media

Elephant Bath Time is a mixed media painting that presents two stylized elephants seated side by side in shallow tubs, their large heads and ears filling the frame with a sense of gentle humor and quiet intimacy. Rendered frontally and symmetrically, the elephants appear almost portrait-like, their simplified forms and wide, expressive eyes giving them a tender, contemplative presence.
The composition balances whimsy with structure. Soft greens and muted earth tones create a calm, soothing background, while the tubs—each marked with a triangular form—ground the figures and introduce subtle geometric order. Delicate line work outlines the elephants’ features, contrasting with layered, painterly textures that give depth to their skin and surroundings.
Bright’s use of mixed media enhances the tactile quality of the surface, combining painted passages with drawn marks and tonal variation. The result is a work that feels both playful and carefully composed. While the subject suggests a lighthearted, almost storybook moment, the restrained palette and measured symmetry lend the scene a quiet, reflective mood.
Blending elements of contemporary folk art and figurative whimsy, Elephant Bath Time invites viewers to linger in a moment of calm absurdity, where everyday ritual is transformed into a gentle, imaginative tableau.
Sustainable Art
Frame has been lovingly recycled.