Comments on: Graphite Elephant Live Lesson Series

By: Aaron Faircloth

Aaron Faircloth — Sun, 01 Jun 2025 20:16:12 +0000

Hi Matt,

Curious if have all of these vids on a private YouTube channel for members? Only asking because it’s easier to watch them on a big screen (smart tv). No biggie, either way your course is great!
Thanks,
Aaron

By: Elisabeth Robson

Elisabeth Robson — Wed, 28 Dec 2022 02:01:52 +0000

Even with the grid, I keep getting lost in the leaves!! I find myself outlining them so I can keep track of where they are, but then that looks bad.
It’s really tricky.

By: Elisabeth Robson

Elisabeth Robson — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 02:14:48 +0000

In reply to Elisabeth Robson. Also, speaking of graphite artists, check out Laurie Lipton. She does HUGE graphite drawings. They are dark (content-wise) but I love her work. And there's a great short documentary about her called Love Bite I highly recommend (free to watch on vimeo).

By: Elisabeth Robson

Elisabeth Robson — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 00:55:48 +0000

It is amazing how exhausting it is! Just drawing the elephant outline in the first session was exhausting (in a good way…learning patience and concentration).
Wonderful drawing, thank you Matt.

By: Sheila Bartley

Sheila Bartley — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 14:07:33 +0000

I have absolutely loved drawing the elephant but I’m exhausted! I have never attempted such a detailed drawing before and am really happy with the result! Thank you Matt!

From Sheila, in Kent UK

By: Joanne Thomas

Joanne Thomas — Sun, 08 Aug 2021 17:46:14 +0000

I don’t know where you are located but Dale Chihuly is in Seattle Tacoma. He has a glass studio in Seattle and a museum in Tacoma. His work is everywhere you go.

By: Therese Briggs

Therese Briggs — Sun, 20 Jun 2021 20:36:22 +0000

In reply to Martina. yep, my tree comes down to the elephant's top of his ear to blk 5 where Matt you are up two blocks higher above the elephants ear?

By: Therese Briggs

Therese Briggs — Sun, 20 Jun 2021 19:31:26 +0000

Still wondering how to get this course on my smart TV rather than just phone or computer?
And also interested in if there is any critiquing along the way. Im a beginner to this program and would love to continue from where I left off without so much looking of finding this elephant class.

Thanks for any help, Therese

By: Anisha Banala

Anisha Banala — Mon, 14 Jun 2021 03:44:02 +0000

I joined last summer and absolutely loved it. I’m so thankful that someone like you had the time and effort to create something like this for people to watch. Since school’s about to go out, I don’t know what to do with all my time, and I’m really passionate about art and want to get better. Again, thank you so much and I just want to express my gratitude by writing this message.

By: Sahara Kassam

Sahara Kassam — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 19:12:06 +0000

I agree with you Matt as a beginner this is very very ambitious but I know once i am ready i will tackle it in the very near future in the meantine practice and more practice. Thank you for your lessons. Sahara