Giraffe's Grin, 2025, soft pastels, 10 x 8 in. / 25.4 x 20.32 cm.

Giraffe's Grin, Jim Slavik, 2025, soft pastels, 10 x 8 in. / 25.4 x 20.32 cm.

I have seen a lot of giraffe in the wild in Africa and always enjoy these unique animals. This pastel painting was, however inspired by a trip to the Denver zoo. I loved the little grin that this giraffe had as it posed for the picture.