This drawing lesson is about how to draw an elephant for kids and beginners step by step. Elephant attracts with their bulky size. Here in this tutorial, we are providing steps for elephant kids drawing, following them you can render your version of it.
How to Draw an Elephant
There are a few interesting facts about the elephant as follows:
- African Forest, the African bush, and Indian species of elephants are living today in the world.
- Their gestation period is the longest ie, 22 months.
- Elephants have the heaviest calf of 120 kg.
- They live for 50 to 70 years.
- Elephants have the strongest memory they ever forget.
This Elephant drawing tutorial will help you with your animal drawing skills.
Kids can learn how to draw with ease with this easy tutorial on elephant Drawing. By following this simple guide, they will be able to create realistic and beautiful elephant faces that will make them look like experts when they eventually reach adulthood.
How to Draw Cartoon Elephant Face
Step 1: Draw an inverted S shape as we are drawing an elephant with the trunk on the left of the paper.
Step 2: Draw another bigger inverted S shape just under step 1, this will form your trunk.
Step 3: Close the front of the trunk with a small m kind of shape and then draw the head from the upper line of the trunk with a little arc below it, refer image given below.
Step 4: From the head of the elephant draw an inverted C for the ear and a cone for the teeth, draw a big dot in the middle of the head for the eyes. as it is a cartoon elephant ou don’t need to put more perfect for the feature.
Step 5: Draw a curve on top of the head for another ear as it’s popping from the back, Draw another curve from tooth to ear as shown in the picture below.
Step 6: Draw 2 first pair of legs by using a tube-like structure.
Step 7: Draw a bulky curve from year to the back leg and between the two legs, it will form the belly and the back of your elephant.
Step 8: From both the legs draw another backside legs, follow the image given below.
Step 9: The elephant is incomplete without a tail. Draw 2 thin lines with a flame-like structure at the end, give finishing to the paws.
Step 10: Your drawing is complete leave it as it is or you can color it too, I’m using a shade of blue you can do it with your imaginations.
How to draw an Indian elephant for kids:
Step 1: Draw a big oval for the guideline of the body.
Step 2: Now, draw a curvy C, broaden on the upper side and narrow at the end from the top of the body, draw sleek C from below and enclose both curvy lines forming head and trunk.
Step 3: Draw the 2 front legs, 2nd leg overlapping the body and broader on top, refer image below.
Step 4: First, draw 2 back legs visible from front and erase the overlapping lines.
Step 5: Draw 2 big ears of an elephant. Draw reversed C for the front ear and a small curve for the back ear on the head.
Step 6: Draw 2 teeth with the pointed cone on the trunk.
Step 7: Draw eyes on the trunk in front of the ear. Draw fine lines on the trunk for skin shrink also draw a tiny tail at the back.
Step 8: Draw small curves below the legs. Give a background to your drawing, draw outline for grasses and land.
Step 9: Color your elephant with grey and background with your imaginations.
How to draw African Elephant step by step:
Follow the given easy steps to render your African elephant.
Draw Elephant Face
Drawing elephant faces is a great way to show off your creative skills. The heads of these creatures are huge and expressive, making them perfect for depicting different emotions or poses. Here are a few tips on how to make the most of your drawing exercises:
1. Begin by sketching out the outline of the face first. This will help you to get a better idea of the shape and details of the elephant.
2. Next, you can add the details of the face by drawing in the ears, trunk and tail. Notice that these details will be different for each species of elephant.
3. Once you have drawn out your outline, it’s time to add in the details of the face.
Here’s a detailed step-by-step guide on how to draw an elephant:
1. Draw the Body:
- Start with the Main Shape: Begin by drawing a large oval or rounded rectangle for the elephant’s body. This will be the central part of the elephant.
2. Add the Head:
- Draw the Head Shape: Attach a smaller oval or circle to one end of the body for the head. The head should be slightly overlapping the body.
3. Sketch the Trunk:
- Draw the Trunk: From the center of the head, draw a long, curved shape extending downward and slightly outward. The trunk should be wider at the base and taper towards the end. Add a slight curve for the trunk’s natural bend.
4. Add the Ears:
- Draw the Ears: On either side of the head, draw large, floppy shapes for the ears. Elephant ears are typically large and can be rounded or slightly triangular, depending on the type of elephant.
- Add Details: Add a few lines inside the ears to give them texture and detail.
5. Draw the Legs:
- Sketch the Legs: Draw four thick, cylindrical shapes extending down from the bottom of the body. These are the legs.
- Add Feet: At the bottom of each leg, draw rounded shapes for the feet. You can add small lines to indicate the toes or toenails.
6. Add the Tail:
- Draw the Tail: At the back end of the body, draw a thin, curved line extending outward with a tuft of hair at the end. The tail should be slightly curved and tapered.
7. Add the Eyes and Mouth:
- Draw the Eyes: On the head, draw two small circles or ovals for the eyes. Add small circles inside for the pupils.
- Draw the Mouth: Below the trunk, draw a small curved line or a simple oval for the mouth.
8. Detail the Trunk and Body:
- Add Texture: Draw some light, curved lines along the trunk and body to show the texture of the elephant’s skin. Elephants have wrinkled skin, so you can add gentle, wavy lines to suggest this texture.
9. Final Touches:
- Review and Refine: Check your drawing for any inconsistencies or areas that need refinement. Ensure the proportions of the trunk, ears, and legs are correct.
- Shade and Color: Lightly shade the body and trunk to add depth. If coloring, use shades of gray, and add darker tones for shadows and lighter tones for highlights.
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