How to Draw a Baby Elephant
Hey there future artists! I'm Dawn, and today we're gonna learn how to draw a baby elephant. If you've ever wanted to capture the essence of these gentle giants in their tiniest form, you're in the right place.
This lesson is perfect for beginners. No fancy tools needed, just some blank paper, a pencil, and crayons or colored pencils or markers. With 50 minutes of your time, you'll bring a tiny elephant to life on your page.
We'll break it down into super simple steps. Start with basic shapes and slowly add more details. By the end of our session, you'll have a lovely baby elephant drawing that you can be proud of.
Remember, it's all about having fun and expressing yourself.
Ready? Let's draw!
Estimated Time: 50 minutes
Level: Intermediate
Materials
- Blank Paper
- Pencil
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
Lesson: How to Draw a Baby Elephant
Alright y'all, we're gonna learn how to draw a baby elephant! We'll break it down into 15 steps, starting with basic shapes and lines. Then, we'll add details to make that little elephant come to life. Remember, patience is key. Don't worry if it ain't perfect at first. Grab your pencils and paper, and let's get started on this wild journey together. You got this!
Outline the Head
First, outline the rounded shape of the baby elephant’s head. Emphasize the hair growing on top of its head by adding a fuzzy texture.
Draw the Eyes
Draw the baby elephant’s oval-shaped eyes. Then, add smaller ovals to outline the highlights in its eyes.
Attach the Trunk
Form the long, curving outline of the trunk attached to the base of its head. Then, draw the folds along its trunk by drawing curved horizontal lines.
Add the Ears
Add the elephant’s long, floppy ears on the sides of its head.
Draw the Front Legs
Outline the upright shape of its front legs. Then, add short curved lines on its knees.
Add the Underbelly
Draw a curved line to form the shape of its underbelly.
Draw the Hind Legs
Add the elephant’s hind legs attached to the back of its body.
Outline the Nails
Outline the baby elephant’s nails attached to the base of its feet.
Attach the Tail
Attach the thin, wavy tail. Then, form the tail tuft at the end.
Draw the Grass
Draw the short, pointed outline of the grass around the baby elephant.
Outline the Clouds
Form the large, fluffy clouds in the sky.
Fill in the Eyes
Fill in the eyes with black, and the highlights with white.
Shade the Nails
Shade the nails with white and light gray.
Color the Elephant’s Bidy
Color the inner ears with pink. Now, shade the tail tuft with dark gray. Then, use lighter shades of gray to fill in the elephant’s body.
Add Shading to the Background
Color the grass with green. Next, fill in the clouds with white. Then, use a light shade of blue for the sky.
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