Elephants are some of the most magnificent animals that capture us in awe. Not only with their massive size, they are also intelligent and can express emotions! Their long noses are powerful and they have an incredible memory too. It is no wonder that many people fall in love with these beautiful animals.
Drawing an elephant might seem like a hard and arduous task, but look at these pictures, and you’ll be on your way to drawing excellent elephants in no time. Grab your drawing supplies to get started now!
How do you draw a baby elephant step by step?
Children love expressing themselves creatively, whether it is through play doh, crayon scribbles or building structures. Drawing animals like elephants, cats and fishes is a way to engage their motor skills, help them create and recognize shapes and encourage them to focus. This image is a good example for age appropriate drawing for kids.
How do you draw an elephant family?
Learning to draw is an important skill. Expecting small children to draw too neatly or two realistically can break their love for the art. Allowing children to be creative, yet loosely guiding them with step by step drawing pictures helps build confidence and improve their drawing skills. Let’s look at this image to see how to draw an elephant family.
The male elephant is the largest elephant, followed by the female and kids. Draw larger tusks to show the head of the family, followed by smaller elephants with smaller tusks for other members. Here is a picture to help you!
Did you know that baby elephants lose their tusks in childhood just like us?
How do you draw an elephant and Colour it?
Would you like to learn how to draw a cartoon elephant with coloring? Get some paper, pencils, eraser and colors to draw your masterpiece! Follow this step by step instruction to make a funky cool elephant.
After you’ve finished drawing, color it with the choices of your imagination! We usually pick greys and blues for elephants, but make yours unique!
Different ways to draw elephants
If you like your elephants realistic, add a lots of wrinkles! Elephants may be cute, but they are also rough! A few lines over the knees, trunk and ankles can especially make your drawing look so much more real!
For more effects, you can complete your drawing with a bit of background! Add a few plants and may be the sun and a tree. You can also add birds and clouds to make the scene colorful!
Congratulations! You’ve now mastered elephant drawing for kids! It was easier than you thought, wasn’t it? Tag us in your drawings to show us your elephants!