Ella the Elephant.
Even as a baby, Ella was an exceptional elephant.
Her charm and her wisdom were immediately evident.
Not only was she stunning and delightfully elegant,
she was also most exceedingly well-spoken and eloquent.
As Ella grew she organized an annual innovator’s event
where she spoke about the things she was going to invent.
Carrying a book wherever she traveled and went,
Ella could easily recite the most informative content.
She understood the principles of what democracy meant,
and she cared very deeply about the environment.
Ella had a backbone that simply couldn’t be bent.
She clearly was destined to be the President.
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
Ella the Elephant is another in a series of paintings and poems I am working on for a new children’s book. This new book will be special because it is going to feature characters that are based on the grandchildren of my best friends. Ella is the granddaughter of Joyce and daughter of Nikole, and they are three very special ladies in my life, as are their guys.
I have one more special character to create before I begin putting this book together. The poem for Mason the Monkey is already written, and I can’t wait to paint him. Mason is Ella’s brother, and I’m looking forward to sharing him with you.
Prints and greeting cards of all of these paintings are available in our McKinneyX2Designs Etsy shop, where you can also order a customized painting and poem of or for someone dear to you.
I love this Jodi, such a cute little elephant. Looking forward to hearing more about your book.
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Thanks Deb!! 🙂
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love the pink ears!
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Thanks Elizabeth 🙂
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Love Ella’s big pink ears! Ella would make a much better President than Trump! She already fits the part to be a viable candidate for the Republican primaries! I feel a donkey character coming soon from you in the spirit of bipartisanism! Let’s see…”Derrick the Donkey?”
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LOL! Not sure I want to make this that poliltical – haha! But Ella could surely run for President when she grows up. I would not be a bit surprised 🙂 ❤
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Ok….Will wait to Ella becomes an adult, then I want to be on her campaign staff! She’s a winner!!
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Deal!
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I just LOVE Ella, Jodi! Her pink ears fascinate me. I look forward in knowing what Ella’s plans are. Wonderful post! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
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Thanks so much Amy! I know she is destined for great things! ❤ 🙂
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Ella is so adorable!! 💗💗
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Thanks Patty! The really Ella is too! 🙂
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Charming💕 Love the qualities of Ella, both visually and verse…she would make a wonderful president, certainly better than the one we have, I would vote for her👍😉
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You may just get that opportunity some day. It wouldn’t surprise me if the real Ella ran for President about 20 years from now 🙂
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I love elephants and this one is adorable! Your friends must be soo touched by your creative poems and pictures!! ❤
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You have me laughing this morning Jodi. You must have had fun writing this poem about Ella…superb!
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I really did, because this really is the real Ella to a T :). She will likely be President some day!!
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She has my vote already!
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🙂
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Adorable! Simply adorable! Your book is going to be so cute!
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I hope so – thanks PJ! 🙂
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Clearly! Those pink ears are fabulous! (K)
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So sweet Jodi, and knowing your critters are based on your friends grandchildren makes them so special! If you need a fox, that is my oldest grandson’s name! Fox is my maiden name 🙂
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Thanks Jenna – Maybe for the third book – if there is ever a third 🙂 I want this one to just be this particular bunch. I love the idea of a fox though!!!!
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Oh, I was teasing, but I do see foxes on everything these days!
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I know! 👍😉🦊
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Oh those ears!!! LOVE!
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Thanks Lenore! 🙂
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If someone had described, before I saw your wonderful water colour, an elephant as cute, I would have scratched my head at the odd way of describing a massive animal like that. ButJjodi, looking at your beautiful painting, I must admit your elephant is cute. Have a great day!
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You are always so kind. Thank you Peter.
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Your poem is eloquent for Ella the elephant!! I like that she likes to invent! 😍 Adorable painting!! 🐘💕🌈
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🙂 Thanks Jill! She’s quite the young lady!!
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Your grandchildren will never forget you…:)
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❤️
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I voted for Ella!
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Woohoo!!
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I am sure Ella would do by far a better job than our current president!
I’ll back her any day. Lois
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🙂 ❤
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I love her happy expression! This is one of your best yet, Jodi!
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Aww! Thanks so much Ann!!
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Ella the painting is great. So cute & lovable. The poem is very complmentary, the history behind it all is the heartwarming touch. Great job of love.
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Thanks so much Dena! Ella is such a special girl ❤
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