This is not a drawing or painting but rather scratchboard. The scratchboard panel is a 1/8" thick board coated with a special white clay and a topcoat of black India ink. Using any sharp instrument, I scratch off the ink in various patterns to reveal the white clay and form an image. It is one of the most difficult art mediums because it is unforgiving if one makes a mistake. You can't erase or paint over an error. I used a #10 and #11 scalpel to scratch this piece. I added a little color with acrylic ink washes.
I've tried a few times to do an elephant piece and each time was unsuccessful. This time I carefully studied the elephant's skin texture and realized the technique I'd have to use. I'm very happy with how this turned out. Right now it is hanging in my living room but I would really love to see it in someone's home.