# Giant Pencil-Sketched Posters The 'Elephants' Mural by Adonna Khare is Astounding in Its Intricacy By Alexandra Serrano | Published 2012-10-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elephants-mural-by-adonna-khare References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/adonna-khare-elephants-artprize) & [adonnak](http://www.adonnak.com/) The winning piece of the [ArtPrize 2012](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-competition) was breathtakingly massive and titled the 'Elephants' Mural by Adonna Khare. Artist Khare is an elementary school teacher with a talent for drawing. The mural depicts a safari scene of animals with majestic elephants taking center stage. 'Elephants' was made entirely by hand with [pencil](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawing-series) and boasts whopping measurements of 8-feet tall by 35-feet wide. This artistic marvel is featured a the [Grand Rapids Art Museum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unbounded-sanctuary). "It's kind of a biography of my life transplanted into animals, sad things like loss and sickness, and happy things like the birth of my daughter," says Khare of her award-winning piece. With such sentimental value and sheer talent the Elephants' Mural by Adonna Khare is truly deserving of all its merits. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Graffiti](https://www.trendhunter.com/graffiti) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Hand-drawn Murals:** The trend of creating large-scale, hand-drawn murals that showcase intricate and detailed designs. - **Personalized Artwork:** The trend of creating artwork that reflects the personal experiences or life story of the artist. - **Pencil Art:** The trend of using pencils as a medium to create stunning pieces of art, pushing the limits of what can be achieved with this tool. ### Where This Applies - **Art Industry:** The art industry can leverage these trends to create unique and personal pieces that showcase the artist's skills and vision, creating a more emotional connection with art enthusiasts. - **Education Industry:** The education industry can leverage the trend of hand-drawn murals to add a personal touch to classrooms, creating a more engaging and inspiring environment for students. - **Advertising Industry:** The advertising industry can leverage personalized artwork to connect with consumers on a deeper level, creating ads that tell a story and showcase the values of a brand. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Colossal AI Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-artwork.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Large-Scale Floral Mosaics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floral-mosaics.md) - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md) - [Mural Design Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-by-squares.md) - [Interactive Kinetic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-kinetic-sculptures.md) - [Virant Monumental Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meow-wolfs-group-exhibition.md) - [Large-Scale Sculpture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desert-x1.md)