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How to Paint an Elephant with Tracey Maras
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How to Paint an Elephant - Materials
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How to Paint an Elephant - Reference Photo
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Stage 1: Gathering reference materials – The Importance of Research
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Stage 2: Design & Composition
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Stage 3: Preparing the Painting Surface
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Stage 4: Underpainting
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Stage 5: Sketching the Image
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Stage 6: Selection of colors
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Stage 7: Blocking in, beginning with the darks
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Stage 8: Building the texture of the skin, working towards mid-value colors
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Stage 9: Establishing the background
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Stage 10: Mid-Values
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Stage 11: Light Values
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Stage 12: Corrections
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Stage 13: Developing the Eye
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Stage 14: Finishing the Tusks
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Stage 15: Final Assessment and Highlights
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Stage 1: Gathering reference materials – The Importance of Research
When painting any scene that includes wildlife, unless you are painting it abstractly, it is vitally important to do a little research before you begin. The anatomy, behaviours and environment all become part of the story you are telling. And for your painting to be accurate, as well as engaging, becoming familiar with your subject is critical.