How to Draw a Simple Elephant

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

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

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Step-by-Step Instructions for Drawing a Simple Elephant

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

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

1. Begin the simple elephant outline by drawing its eye. Use two curved lines to enclose the gently pointed eye. Shade an oval inside it, and contour the eyelid with a short line.

Drawing Step 2

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

2. Draw the trunk and front of the head using a long curved line. Draw a shorter curved line below the eye. From it, extend a curved line and double it back on itself to enclose the tusk.

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Drawing Step 3

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

3. Use long curved lines for the front of the ear, the side of the face, and the underside of the trunk. Connect the ends of the trunk with a "W" shaped line.

Drawing Step 4

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

4. Use a long curved line to enclose the ear and another for the chest. Contour the top of the ear with a curved line.

Drawing Step 5

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

5.Use a long curved line for the incomplete rectangle shape of the elephant's leg. Then extend another curved line for the belly.

Drawing Step 6

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

6. Use a long curved line to draw the elephant's back and rump. Double it back on itself to form the rectangular shape of the rear leg. Use another line to enclose the remaining front leg.

Drawing Step 7

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

7. Use a curved line to enclose the remaining rear leg. From the hips, extend two curved lines, and allow them to meet at a sharp point.

This is the elephant's tail. At the tip, draw a teardrop shape to indicate the tuft of hair.

Add More Details to Your Simple Elephant Picture - Step 8

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

8. Draw the elephant's toenails using "U" shaped lines.

Complete the Outline of Your Simple Elephant Drawing - Step 9

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

9. Detail the elephant's trunk, ears, shoulders, hips, and knees using curved lines.

Color Your Simple Elephant Drawing

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

Your simple elephant outline is now complete. Color your cartoon elephant. Elephants typically have gray or brown skin and white or cream-colored tusks.

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Learn More About The Simple Elephant Drawing

Do you fear that drawing animals is hard? That other people can do it but you can't?

Well, this simple elephant drawing tutorial is here to show you that you, too, can draw amazing animals, no matter your age or skill level.

This elephant is drawn in a very simple style. Its outline has been reduced to the fewest lines possible.

You can draw a whole safari of simple animals like this one. Check out this giraffe drawing and this zebra drawing to give your elephant some friends.

Once you've drawn simple animals, you may want to expand your skills and try drawing more detailed animals. Up your game with this easy elephant drawing.

For more easy and fun guides, see the How to Draw a Cute Elephant or Elephant Outline Drawing tutorials.

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