Elmers Big Parade Auction in Support of St. Lukes Hospice, Plymouth

Inspired by elephants as carriers and Plymouth as a seafaring port, the artist combines these two themes and Elmer becomes the sea that carries bo...

As an illustrator of books for babies and pre-school children, all of Jane’s designs begin as simple black and white drawings. Strongly influenced...

Clem and Crab is a timely tale of cleaning up and protecting our beaches, with the message that every small action helps. In the storybook, writte...

This Beatles inspired piece is psychedelically bright, all flower power and fun, while calling out local interest. John and Paul enjoy the view fr...

Inspired by ancient cave paintings recently rediscovered in India, this design depicts the relationship between elephants and humans with bright c...

This design was inspired by a sensory garden environment designed with the purpose of stimulating the senses and engaging one’s senses of sight, t...

This design was inspired by scientific research indicating that older elephants are severely sleep deprived. This is as a result of needing to be ...

This contemporary work is instantly recognisable. Sparkling and joyful, this piece sings of glittering wildflowers and tumbling hedgerows. Transpo...

The Patchwork Bus was created as a celebration of life, as the artist sees life as a journey, full of differing people, places and destinations, a...

This design is bold, colourful and fun and was created with children in mind. The artist amused her own children with drawings of exotic animal ch...

This design is inspired by the artist’s own connection to the story of Elmer and how he stood out from the herd for being different. This story re...

This piece is a celebration of Plymouth’s nautical history. The giant vintage compass rose on her back is inspired by the kind of compass rose dra...

With styles influenced by Quentin Blake and comic strip artist Shultz, this design celebrates Plymouth’s unique and sweeping views. One side depic...

This diverse patchwork design references Elmer’s ethos; rich textiles and textures envelope the viewer in a comforting quilt of colour. Several pa...

Inspired by famous Plymothian sea captain, naval officer and explorer Sir Francis Drake, this character is dressed in Elizabethan attire. 'Mammoth...

This design is of classic Elmer, our homegrown hero of diversity, inclusion and fun. The original concept for this character was born in Devon whe...

This whimsical, dreamy piece comes from the enchanted realm of imagination and is inspired by the landscapes of Britain. Conjuring an enchanted re...

This stylish Asian-inspired design represents intricate Japanese cloisonné and enamelware. With carp representing good luck and good fortune this ...

Inspired by the artist’s series of murals at Plymouth’s National Marine Aquarium, this Elmer draws on the colours, shapes and sea-life found withi...

Based on Arthur Conon Doyle’s famous detective, this character piece is full of fun and detail. Well turned out in tweed and his signature Deersta...

Evoking happiness, positive thoughts and bursting with nature, a whimsical hare gazes at the moon and a sky full of stars. This design sends the m...

Rich in metaphor, this highly intricate design represents duality; heat and cold, good and evil, fragility and strength, the ethereal and the tang...

This bejewelled elephant is a gem of a piece and sparkles and shines with luxurious decoration. Dating back to ancient India, henna decoration is ...

Reflecting our coastal location, this aquatic elephant is decorated with colourful coral reefs and sea life. Using bright colours and a sprinkling...

The idea for ‘Sit Among the Flowers’ evolved from the artist’s consideration about the St. Luke’s Elmer auction.  The artist considered that peopl...

This snappy dresser looks set for business, but his muted suit is topped by a bright and joyful umbrella, reminding us that in every life a little...

This incredibly moving piece was inspired by the artist’s late wife, Zheng Fu, who enjoyed the beauty of transience in nature. Featuring cherry an...

These riotous characters are causing chaos across this elephant canvas. Influenced by nostalgic cartoons and childhood toys, geometric shapes and ...

This design depicts a peace-loving soul and is inspired by the 1960’s peace movement and the 50th anniversary of Woodstock Festival. This Elmer re...

Inspired by the constellations, this piece is an astronomical map of a Devon night sky during the summer. There is also a small camp fire glowing ...

Painted by Plymouth’s very own Brian Pollard, his naïve seascapes and scenes of Devon and Cornwall are instantly recognisable, with hot air balloo...

This design took it title from Plymouth’s iconic Lido, which opened in 1935. Heavily influenced by Beryl Cook, the artist looked particularly at t...

This botanical hothouse is bursting with floral joy. The shape of the sculpture becomes the greenhouse structure and the glaze naturally reflects ...

This botanical hothouse is bursting with floral joy. The shape of the sculpture becomes the greenhouse structure and the glaze naturally reflects ...

Inspired by the artist’s work as an illustrator, this design looks heavily towards nature and how animals such as elephants live within these real...

This design was inspired by the ethos behind St Luke’s Hospice and the compassionate care it provides to the community. Inviting viewers to stop a...

The children's classic animated cartoon Mr Benn was inspired by the shopfronts of Plymouth's historic Ebrington Street. Also created by David McKe...

This design is based on Plymouth’s motto with a surreal, fantastical spin. As Plymouth is the home of Elmer’s Big Parade and of St Luke’s Hospice,...

Our funky character is a stylish and well-groomed charmer. Painted by a local street artist, his raw style reflects the hipster vibe of this piece...