Media:  Graphite on paper
Size 11"x6"

Well it is back to drawing basics here and thought I'd try to capture the rough texture and wrinkled skin of this elephant.  Going to work with graphite and characoal for a bit and try some different techniques that might translate into my pastel work.  Also think I'll try to work with graphite glazed with marker or colored pencil and see if I can get that soft color without getting muddy.

Comments

renate said…
Wow, Nelvia, I thought you made a photo of an elephant to show us what your next project would be! But you made it yourself. That eye and his uh nose (..), well everything, it looks so real. Fantastic!!!!!!! Very, very well done!
November 27, 2011 at 5:32 PM
Nelvia said…
Thanks for the feedback, as always it is an incentive. Sometimes the camera and posting it on here makes it look better, sort of like when you frame it, guess it just finishes it. My husband couldn't figure out why I just did half the elephant - only did that to try to get thge technique down. I am debating on whether to fix it and then put color on it or just leave well enough alone. Hmmmm
November 28, 2011 at 12:16 PM
Alexander said…
really nice, though - even if you hate me now for that:) - the tusk could have been bigger. but besides that I agree with Renate totally, it could have been an old photograph of an elephant.
besides I think it is more interesting the one half with the right eye in the center. very nice.
and do not color it it is a great picture.
December 1, 2011 at 6:31 PM
Nelvia said…
A - no hate here, you saw what I was too close to, it was obvious but not to me. Just can't forget to show the feelings that made you want to put it on paper.
I too like the black and white and will stay there a while, but pretty soon I'm going to sneak the color back in. Am trying some experiments now to see if I can keep it clean with graphite.
December 3, 2011 at 8:49 AM
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