How to paint an african elephant in pastel.

[@paulrichards736]

Amazing…. Looks like it’s a 3D picture… Brilliant Eric.

[@ericwilsonfineart]

Thank you!

[@jnz9389]

Absolutely stunning portrait of a majestic old bull. Thank you for sharing so much info in this short sample. I learned a lot in this half hour

[@ericwilsonfineart]

Thank you! ☺

[@joyboundy8700]

I’ve watched this soooo many times and I still can’t believe how you make the pastels sing. Incredible, when will you be releasing more tutorials? Keep up the great work Eric

[@ericwilsonfineart]

Thank you so much Joy. I have had a string of commissioned paintings to do lately and that has taken me away from any social media for the time being, but I shall return!

[@joyboundy8700]

Look forward to your return, please hurry LOL

[@sujanithtottempudi2991]

Your reflected lights are so enchanting....like that glow at the root of the tusk

[@ericwilsonfineart]

Thank you! :)

[@kevinsytc]

Magnificent painting, beautiful.🐘

[@ericwilsonfineart]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@lizkilic1528]

Omg . So much patience to do all the details.. its beautiful.. I struggle with pastels but your advice on how to layer is inspiring me to try again.beatiful animals brought to life with your a amazing talent. I felt quite emotional watching the painting come to life . ❤😊

[@ericwilsonfineart]

Thank you! Its very rewarding for me to read your words and know that I have inspired you :)

[@margarethanson8703]

Just amazing attention to detail, beautiful.

[@ericwilsonfineart]

Thank you very much!

[@sniperwipers]

Beautiful Mr Wilson. One of the last 'Giant-Tuskers'

[@eugenevanvrede2459]

Incredible work! Absolutely amazing

[@ericwilsonfineart]

Thank you!

[@silvanalauralarosa6624]

Hello Maestro. Saludos desde Argentina. Mi admiracion para Usted. He trabajado con pasteles y es muy gratificante haber descubierto su canal. Inspira a retomar los pasteles. GRACIAS. bellisima pintura!!!

[@ericwilsonfineart]

Thank you so much!! ☺

[@mrjakejd]

Your works are very inspiring for drawing, I am from Russia and have not seen anything like this here.

[@ericwilsonfineart]

Thank you very much. Russia is the home of great artists. Maybe pastel techniques have not taken off there yet.

[@mrjakejd]

@@ericwilsonfineart There are a lot of people in Russia who draw beautifully with pastels, but no one draws Africa like that))

[@shantapatel9626]

Really amazing and beautiful soft pastel painting.l really enjoyed watching the details of the elephant and the back ground brought to life and and a great learning experience for me. Thank you so much for sharing this Vedic. I would love to see a pastel painting of a Leopard. Thank you x

[@ericwilsonfineart]

Thank you so much Shanta. I filmed an entire leopard painting last year but unfortunately lost all of the data when the hard drive crashed :(

[@sujanithtottempudi2991]

Your glazes are superb

[@fluidjazz]

Awesome work as usual Eric!

[@heidid2346]

I’m a fairly new artist and only found out about you through Jason Morgan mentioning you on his livestream the other day. Your art is AMAZING🤩🤯🥇. Thanks for sharing this video.

[@ericwilsonfineart]

Thank you so much Heidi :)

[@davidskidmoreart8304]

You gave an amazingly interesting and inciteful talk at our art society weekend at NIA, and were very generous with your time and advice, this is a great view into how you accomplish your wonderful pastel works.

[@ericwilsonfineart]

Thank you David! It was great to meet you. :)

[@margclement5606]

amazing work

[@ericwilsonfineart]

Thank you!

[@dzynr64]

Fabulous. Thank you for sharing!

[@ericwilsonfineart]

You are welcome!

[@SueKerriganHarrisArtist]

Great insight Eric 😊

[@secretaryofthenewfoundland5340]

Just discovered your work. I just love it, please do more dvds and would love to see you do a mountain gorilla

[@ericwilsonfineart]

Thank you Joy! ..I will :)

[@bokuvee2468]

Love it ❤️

[@christineschafer1484]

Hi Eric I am so happy that I found your tutorials. Thanks a lot, I l earned so much. I would like to ask you whether you use any Fixatives? Greetings from Germany

[@dr.10magicalfingers57]

Same question... Suggest some fixative...

[@ericwilsonfineart]

Im sorry for the late reply, Ive only just seen this comment. The answer is no, I never use fixatives because they alter the colours. My belief is that fixatives are outdated. Papers have evolved over the years to grip the pastel so much better than they used to, and fixatives really arent required anymore.

[@sharonc7031]

...well done...

[@ericwilsonfineart]

....Thank you...

[@sherryroberts7716]

Mr Wilson, love your work!! Wondering, I'm going to Africa next month in June 2022 (Tanzania/Zanzibar) and will have to travel with a VERY limited palette. Any input as to perhaps 6 colors I should pack? Many thanks!

[@ericwilsonfineart]

Thank you Sherry! My limited palette would be Alizarin Crimson, Cad, Yellow, Ultramarine Blue, Cobalt teal, Burnt Umber, Q.Magenta ( with an ivory black and titanium white. )

[@sherryroberts7716]

@@ericwilsonfineart How kind of you to respond to my question! I really appreciate it. Keep up your good work!

[@Tililiish]

BEAUTIFUL

[@ericwilsonfineart]

Thank you!

[@leoncino2500]

i would love it if you were on Patreon .Elephant is beautiful

[@ericwilsonfineart]

Thank you Isobel :)

[@olgad8799]

Hello Eric. I can't find the option to send the DVD to Spain. Can you send too?

[@ericwilsonfineart]

Hello Olga, Yes, just go to this page and where it says REGION click Mainland Europe. :) ericwilsonsart.com/ericwilsonstore/masterclass-in-pastels-dvd-set

[@chriswhitehouse8982]

I actually like the Derwent pencils simply because they write the name of the color on the pencil 🙂

[@dr.10magicalfingers57]

Plz can u guide me ...wat to do to fix up these pastel colours...as I feel it keep on fading with touch..

[@ericwilsonfineart]

You have to put finished pastels behind glass in a frame to protect them. You could spray on a fixative but I would not recommend it. They alter the colours.

[@sujanithtottempudi2991]

Whic should be first? Background or the subject ....to avoid smudging

[@ericwilsonfineart]

As long as you're careful, you can do either way around. Sometimes I do an inch or two of background around my subject as I'm painting it and then finish the background later. Its the boundary you need to care care with.

[@sujanithtottempudi2991]

@@ericwilsonfineart Thanks for your reply 🙏🙏

[@nirmalan5590]

Somehow, pastel art looks a lot more realistic than oils.

[@ericwilsonfineart]

Have you seen my gorilla video? :D

[@sujanithtottempudi2991]

I came to know you through Jason Morgan.....thanks to Jason

[@ericwilsonfineart]

Jason is a friend of mine :)

[@Horsewoman-pt2ku]

I wonder how he broke his tusk. Perhaps fighting with another large male

[@ericwilsonfineart]

I believe so...