How to Draw a Cute Elephant

Learn how to draw a great looking Cute Elephant with easy drawing instructions and video tutorial.

By following the simple steps, you too can easily draw a perfect Cute Elephant.

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Step-by-Step Instructions for Drawing a Cute Elephant

How to Draw a Great Looking Cute Elephant for Kids and Beginners - Step 1

Cute Elephant step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 1

1. Begin the cute elephant outline by drawing its eye. Use four curved lines to outline the eye - one for the cheek, one for the brow, and two for the sides of the eye.

Draw three successively smaller ovals inside the eye. Shade the largest to indicate the pupil.

Drawing Step 2

Cute Elephant step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 2

2. Draw a large and a small curved line. These will become the elephant's trunk. Beside the large line, use three curved lines to enclose the eye. Draw an oval within an oval and shade between them.

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Drawing Step 3

Cute Elephant step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 3

3. Use long curved lines to outline the face, and short ones for the eyelids, eyebrows, mouth, and tip of the trunk.

Drawing Step 4

Cute Elephant step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 4

4. Use long curved lines to draw the tops of the ears. Then, use a series of connected curved lines to form a scalloped pattern and connect the tip of the ear to the face.

Drawing Step 5

Cute Elephant step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 5

5. Contour the ears with curved lines, then use overlapping curved lines to sketch the front legs and the chest.

Drawing Step 6

Cute Elephant step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 6

6. Use a long curved line for the elephant's back and a series of overlapping curved lines for its chubby leg and foot.

Drawing Step 7

Cute Elephant step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 7

7. Use curved lines to enclose the remaining leg. Then, extend a pair of curved lines from the hip, allowing them to meet at a sharp point. This is the elephant's tail.

Use several curved lines to enclose a teardrop-shaped tuft of hair at the tip of the tail.

Add More Details to Your Cute Elephant Picture - Step 8

Cute Elephant step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 8

8. Enclose round or "U" shaped toenails at the tip of each foot. Contour the rear feet with curved lines.

Complete the Outline of Your Cute Elephant Drawing - Step 9

Cute Elephant step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 9

9. Contour the ears, trunk, and knees with curved lines. Texture the tip of the tail, and draw a tuft of hair on the top of the head.

Color Your Cute Elephant Drawing

Cute Elephant step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 11

Your cute elephant outline is now complete. Color your chibi-style character. Elephants have gray or brown skin. We've added blush pink to the ears to enhance the cuteness even more.

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Learn More About The Cute Elephant Drawing

Are elephants your favorite animal? They will be after you spend some time with this cute elephant drawing. Our easy, step-by-step animal drawing guide will lead the way.

What distinguishes an animal like this one as cute? It's all about proportions. This elephant has a round body, a comparatively large head, and big eyes. We perceive these childlike features as cute.

Does that make this a baby elephant drawing? Maybe. But you can make your grown-up elephants cute, too!

Can't get enough cute animal drawings? Try your hand at this adorable montage that includes an elephant, fox, and teddy bear.

For more easy and fun guides, see the How to Draw an Elephant Outline or Easy Realistic Lion Drawing tutorials.

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