Augustus the Rhinoceros

Augustus is an unlikely guardian from an imagined world where strength and gentleness coexist. Covered in meticulously painted circular scales, his armored form evokes the ancient hides of prehistoric beasts, yet his thoughtful blue eye reveals a far softer nature. Standing quietly against a warm rose background, Augustus appears less a creature of force than one of contemplation, carrying the wisdom of centuries within his massive frame. The rhythmic patterning across his body transforms the rhinoceros into a living tapestry. Like many inhabitants of Cynthia Magro's bestiary, Augustus reminds us that beneath even the strongest exterior there may reside a sensitive and reflective soul, patiently observing the world as it passes by. p watch while the dragon advances scale by scale