Autumn Rhino

Well, I broke down and took out my paints this afternoon. I have been itching to paint this rhino as I find him (or her)so tubby and adorable. If ever I were to rub a rhino's belly, this would be the one. This photo was one of the winners of the International Rhino Foundation's photo contest. Yes, I know it is a copyrighted photo, but I have no intentions of making money off this painting. I'll even credit the photographer. Her name is Becky Krywko. Becky Krywko, if for some one and a million reason you are looking at this, your photo is fabulous and inspiring. I'm very glad I did fight my laziness and take out my paints today as I had a lot of fun and I think the rhino turned out way cute.

I am very happy fall is on the way, that is why I think I went for the autumn colors in the background. I could picture it with a patch of pumpkins to the side, but I didn't paint it that way. The rhino himself sort of resembles a pumpkin or maybe more like a pear. He actually is the personification (or should we say rhinocification)of the term pear shaped. I'm sure he (I'm just calling it a he as I don't feel like typing "or she" each time) has absolutely no problems with his pear shape. Even if it is a she, I feel she would still have no problem with her pear shape. Rhinos aren't known for the low self-esteems. Anyway, back to fall... Caribou is offering their fall coffee drinks and it is after Labor Day, so for me, it is fall, even if the weather is still a bit warm for my taste.

Oh, and extra points to anyone that can tell me what kind of rhino this is.
Hint: the lip.