A dense pattern of irregular polygonal shapes in varying shades of gray mimics the wrinkled, weathered texture of elephant skin. The interlocking forms create a rhythmic, almost tessellated surface that conveys the tactile roughness and aged complexity of the animal's hide. Bound with 52 pages of 70lb paper, lined or unlined, behind an anti-scuff matte cover with wraparound artwork, made to order. Notes and sketches kept behind an independent artist's work, not a plain composition cover.