No longer used in Thailand to haul teak from the jungle, these animals are being trained to paint
[DOC] [TLE] Elephant Painting : snopes.com [PAR] Paya is one of six elephants whose keepers have taught them how to hold a ... "
But they are very intelligent animals and create the entire paintings with great 
gusto ... sold and the monies so raised being used to fund elephant conservation 
projects.