First Elephant

[alicat]

Hi guys, I did a sketch yesterday of an African elephant, my first attempt at one of these magnificent animals. I was just going to do a very quick sketch but ended up working him up a bit more, probably about half an hour or so. I'll get better at the ele's if I draw a few more, although I'm reasonably happy with this attempt. Graphite on paper.

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/11-Nov-2006/65455-African_Elephant_web.jpg

[LEIGH RUST]

This is a great first attempt Ali. You got the characteristics of the head right.

[aRt4us]

I love Ele's, and your sketch is brill.
Gary

[Eilymcc]

Beautiful!!! Quick sketch? Wow that would take me hours!!! :)

[jody007]

wow magnificent job!
Jody

[Ceiliog]

Just been watching elephants on BBC - this could almost be a still from the programme

[alicat]

Thanks very much guys! Might try another ele when I've done my next lion - I'm going to start a tawny lion cub tomorrow. :wave:

[tazzers2007]

You did such a beautiful job on this in such a short time.Would love to see more .:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[sati]

Reasonably happy? You should be very happy with this drawing, especially as a quick sketch!!!

Can we see more?

:clap:

Linda

[Rosie_Posie]

half an hour?? amazing work, good job.

[alicat]

Thanks all for your kind comments! I'll post some more stuff soon (I hope!)

[loggah]

Excellent - I have yet to draw an elephant. I have always thought it would be a good scratchboards project. Let's see some more!

[alicat]

Thanks loggah! Scratchboard sounds good, I like the look it produces, love to see it if you do it!

[PatrickHedges]

although I'm reasonably happy with this attempt.
You should be!! :) Love the wrinkles.

Elephants are great subjects

[alicat]

Thanks Patrick - I think I'm falling for ele's now, too! :D

[bluemanjacob]

:thumbsup: Nice job, Ali! I always enjoy looking at your work.
Jake

[alicat]

Thanks, Jake! It's nice to know you like my work.:D

[Cbrooks]

Ali, really like your "quick sketch", would take me forever. Looked at your website, fantastic work!!!!!!!!
Charles

[alicat]

Thanks very much for your comments, Charles, appreciate you having a look!

[Garbonzo]

ali---Love your pencil work. This is a great sketch and you work fast.

[alicat]

Thanks Harold, love your pencil work, too - I saw that bison bull you posted, he's hot stuff!

[Garbonzo]

Thanks ali. I saw where charles checked your website so I thought I better too. I hate to get left behind. Very impressive. You really do exceptional work.