Q&A for How to Draw an Elephant

You could find an object that's curved, like a can, and use that to draw both parts of the elephant so they're equal. You could also measure your lines with a ruler to ensure that your tusks and ears are the same size.

Try to stay half and half, so not too many highlights in the eye, ears kind of big but not bigger than the body - keep it slightly realistic looking.

Follow the instructions on how to draw a side on elephant, and, if necessary, just flip the way you draw. For a herd of them, start by drawing the elephant in the front and then just add the top halves of the elephants behind; you don't need to draw the bottom half as it will be hidden.

Draw a circle and a big oblong shape attached to it. Draw the elephant's trunk using curved lines and the ears using a wide inverted C shape, use parallel lines to form the limbs and small circles for the eyes. Use a photo for reference and add details after you have drawn the basic foundation.

Draw the mother with one of these methods, then copy a smaller version with a different or the same one.

You can draw by watching other people do it or practice it over and over to improve your drawing. Follow the steps in this article.

You will just have to keep adjusting your drawing until it looks right. Getting the proportions correct can take a lot of practice, so don't feel discouraged if your first few drawings don't come out exactly how you want them to.

Draw the body of the elephant and then detail it with tiger qualities. For example, you could add stripes to the elephant's body, or give it a tiger snout instead of a trunk.

Draw a bunch of them in varying sizes.

Follow the same steps as above, but make the ears smaller and give it a more domed forehead.

Try to draw an expanding oval. This should stop it looking so round, and will probably make your drawing even better and look much more like an elephant.