Learn how to draw a great looking Cartoon Elephant with easy drawing instructions and video tutorial.
By following the simple steps, you too can easily draw a perfect Cartoon Elephant.
Step-by-Step Instructions for Drawing a Cartoon Elephant
How to Draw a Great Looking Cartoon Elephant for Kids and Beginners - Step 1
1. Begin the cartoon elephant outline by drawing the animal’s eye. Draw a short curved line for the top of the cheek, then enclose a partial oval above it.
Draw two more successively smaller ovals inside it. Shade between them to indicate the pupil. Then, draw a long curved line to begin the elephant’s trunk.
Drawing Step 2
2. Enclose another partial oval on top of the trunk, with two more successively smaller ovals inside it. Shade between them. Then, draw a “U” shaped smiling mouth with a short curved line at one corner.
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Drawing Step 3
3. Extend a curved line from the previous one, and double it back on itself to form the tusk. Extend a curved line on one side of the tusk to form the bottom of the head.
Extend one from the other side, parallel to the top of the trunk. Connect them at the end with a curved line like the number “3.”
Drawing Step 4
4. Draw a “C” shaped line near the end of the trunk. From the front of the trunk, extend a curved line and double it back on itself to form the remaining tusk.
Then, use a series of overlapping curved lines to form the side of the face, brow, top of the head, and ear.
Drawing Step 5
5. Complete the ear using a scalloped line. Draw the second ear to match it. Contour the ears with curved lines. Then extend another curved line below the head.
Drawing Step 6
6. Draw the elephant’s body and legs, using overlapping curved lines.
Drawing Step 7
7. Use long curved lines to enclose the two remaining legs. Then begin drawing the elephant’s toenails using “U” shaped lines.
Add More Details to Your Cartoon Elephant Picture - Step 8
8. Complete the “U” shaped toenails. Then, extend two curved lines from the elephant’s rump. Allow them to meet at a point, forming the tail.
Then, use a series of curved lines that meet at sharp points to form a tuft of fur at the tip of the tail.
Complete the Outline of Your Cartoon Elephant Drawing - Step 9
9. Detail the elephant with curved lines. Texture the skin of the ears, forehead, trunk, and knees, as well as the fur of the tail tip. Draw three lines on top of the head, forming another tuft of hair.
Color Your Cartoon Elephant Drawing
Your cartoon elephant outline is now complete. Color your drawing. Elephants have gray or brown skin. In cartoons, they can even be reddish.
For more great Art Projects for Kids and Beginners drawing tutorials, see the collection of How to Draw Art Projects for Kids and Beginners.
Learn More About The Cartoon Elephant Drawing
You've seen funny cartoon elephants in movies like Disney's Tarzan or The Jungle Book. Now, you can learn how to draw a cartoon elephant with the help of this easy, step-by-step cartoon animal drawing tutorial.
The large eyes and soft curved lines of this character make him appear cartoonish rather than realistic. For example, look at the shape of his tusks, how they are thickest in the middle.
Want to try your hand at a realistic elephant drawing? You've got the basic skills - build on them!
Or, you can draw other animals in cartoon style. For example, check out this cartoon tiger drawing or this cartoon lion drawing.
For more easy and fun guides, see the How to Draw a Simple Elephant or Cute Elephant Drawing tutorials.
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