Cervus canadensis is one of the largest terrestrial mammals in North America and was named “elk” by European colonists. The name "wapiti" is derived from a Shawnee and Cree word meaning "white rump" for the distinctive light fur on its rear.
Wapiti Sketch.
Graphite pencil drawing of a Wapiti (Rocky Mountain Elk) bull with large antlers amidst a field of tall, leafy foliage.
8.5 in. x 11 in. sketchbook paper. Refined using Photoshop.
Client: Personal project.
“Wapiti Sketch”
Rhiannon Kline, 2024