to be honest, the bird drawings are a throw back to some realistic stuff I did years ago and had it turn out nice, so I ran with it now, a few years later. As for painting, Im still unsure about it as far as theme and subkect goes.
Personally I think art "with a message" is corny. I am more of a fan of scenery and things that look pretty, wether they be scenes with or without animals, or imaginary stuff...
That elephant is a gift for someone though.