Bald and Beautiful (Elk)

painting of male elk without antlers by LGBTQ artist Gwenn Seemel — Gwenn Seemel
*Bald and Beautiful (Elk)*
2012
acrylic on panel
10 x 10 inches

Animals can come in three genders, girls and two different kinds of boys.

Most male elk grow antlers, but some do not and, in that way, those males outwardly resemble females. They may be in better physical condition than males who have antlers, and they mate successfully.

Some species come in four genders.

See all the images and text by downloading or purchasing Crime Against Nature, the book. The making of Bald and Beautiful is shown on my blog.

wildlife illustration of elk by Gwenn Seemel — detail image