Smiling fish frolic in the clear waters of a pond where a young elephant goes to drink. The pachyderm pauses to watch his finny friends in this delightful Madhubani painting. Originating in northern Bihar, Madhubani painting was once used to decorate the floors and walls of homes. Life in harmony with nature is a popular theme for this art style. Devendra Kumar Jha draws the intricate images freehand on homemade paper. As each painting is an individual creation, each is unique. Colors and motifs may vary slightly from that pictured.