I created this using a photo of an awesome little buddha statue I've had for ages: it's nice to use a photo with the angle already locked in place, and then just create the scene around it.

Loved the idea of transforming the buddha into an elephant, which then developed into the magnificent elephant-headed Hindu god Ganesha, who symbolises new beginnings, wisdom and luck.

And then at the end I couldn't resist adding a little Lara Croft/Indiana Jones-style explorer...

You can see the time lapse of this, from the original photo to the final drawing, here.

Next year I'm hoping to turn this into a large and more detailed print (A3, A2). If you buy one of these A4 prints, send me an email and I can give you a discount on the larger one once it's done!

Size & info

• A4 - 210 x 297 mm
• Print is unframed

• 100% recycled 250 gsm paper
• Uncoated stock made from 100% genuine de-inked post consumer waste
• Eco-friendly UK printing
• Chlorine free
• Carbon offset and FSC® Certified.

• All prints come with hand signed note
• Recycled paper prints are packaged in either biodegradable or fully recyclable film
• Prints are shipped in hard-backed envelopes