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Romantic Elephant Renderings

Jillian Ludwig Illustrates the Giant Animals as Human-Like Couples

— February 28, 2012 — Lifestyle
Love can be experienced by anyone, and that point is illustrated wonderfully in these Jillian Ludwig drawings. Depicting elephant couples frolicking about as though they’re humans, the sentimental series warms your heart while also offering viewers a small dose of humor. You’d think that the weight of an elephant is enough to crush another elephant’s spine if it were to lay on top of its partner’s back, but Ludwig’s picture has the mammal sitting on its mate with no problems.

Jillian Ludwig rendered these images using graphite on paper. She finds inventive ways to work in heart shapes into most drawings, whether it’s with flower petals running along the elephants’ back or by contorting the animal’s bodies until they form the universal symbol for romance.
Trend Themes
1. Animal-human Relationships - There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the pet industry by creating products and services that cater to the emotional bond between animals and humans.
2. Illustrative Art - The art industry can explore disruptive innovation by incorporating unconventional techniques and styles, like using graphite to create imaginative and heartwarming illustrations.
3. Humor in Art - Opportunities for disruptive innovation exist in the entertainment industry by creating humorous and whimsical content that appeals to a wide range of audiences.
Industry Implications
1. Pet - The pet industry has the potential for disruptive innovation by developing products and services that promote emotional connection and well-being between animals and humans.
2. Art - In the art industry, there are opportunities for disruptive innovation in creating unique and unconventional artworks that evoke emotion and provoke thought.
3. Entertainment - The entertainment industry can explore disruptive innovation by producing content that combines humor and creativity, appealing to diverse audiences and offering a fresh take on entertainment.
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