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This is a story of quiet courage — in elephants, in people, and in the act of turning grief into lasting impact.
 
After floods struck Elephant Nature Park (ENP) in northern Thailand, former volunteer Nicola Slator reached out to share the heartbreaking news: Faa Sai, one of the sanctuary’s most beloved elephants, was gone.
 
I sat down to draw — moved by the loss, and quietly daunted by what it meant to capture her. The weight of her story. The presence. The depth behind her eyes.
 
The portrait that emerged was soft, strong, and full of stillness.
 
But it wasn’t Faa Sai. I’d drawn Mintra — another rescued soul at ENP.
 
The mix-up was unintentional, but honest. And it gave the portrait something deeper.
 
What began as a tribute to one elephant became a portrait honouring two — one in form, one in spirit.
 
The title was Nicola’s. 
 
Unwritten Courage — a nod to Faa Sai, who turned back toward her herd in the rising floodwaters. She didn’t survive, but her choice stays with us.
It also speaks to the sanctuary that sheltered her, and to those who keep showing up — steady, determined, and often unseen.
 
This artwork began in grief. Now, it stands for healing.
 
By choosing it, you’re helping to protect the elephants still standing after the storms — and carrying their story forward.

Unwritten Courage – Signed Elephant Print & Card Set (Supporter Edition)

£70.00Price
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This early release is for friends, collectors, and supporters of the fundraiser. Orders will begin shipping from 1 June 2025.

  • Pastel original, 21 x 30cm

    Photo credit: Nicola Slator

     

    This fundraiser-exclusive set includes:

    • 1 signed A4 open edition fine art print of Unwritten Courage

    • 6 greeting cards featuring Unwritten Courage (blank inside, with the campaign details on the reverse

     

    100% of profit from each set will be donated to Save Elephant Foundation, which runs Elephant Nature Park.

    Please note: Shipping is charged on fundraiser items to allow more funds to go directly to Save Elephant Foundation.

     

    Print Details:

    Image size: 26.5cm x 18.5cm 

    Paper size: 42cm x 29.7cm

    Open edition Giclee print, signed by the artist, unframed, ready to mount in a standard A4-sized frame. 

     

    The portrait has been printed onto acid-free Fine Art paper (25% cotton, 75% alpha-cellulose).   This paper has a beautiful velvety, textured surface and a natural white base.  In combination with the top quality pigment inks used, your print has a life of more than 85 years.

    Each print comes with a certificate of authenticity on request.

     

    Card Details:

    Cards are A6, printed on 324gsm textured white matt card complete with white envelope.

    Blank inside for your own message.  

    Campaign details on the back of the card. 

    Each card is presented in a biodegradable sleeve.

     

    Please read FAQ for full information.

  • Shipping costs apply to this item so that more can be donated to Save Elephant Foundation.


    UK and international shipping available — rates calculated at checkout.
     

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