✅ What you'll learn
- How to draw Draw Baby Elephant step by step
- Basic shapes and outline techniques
- How to add details and texture
- Colouring and finishing tips
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With love from Parikshet. He loves to draw and wants all the little artists to learn and have fun with him. Its possible that some drawings might be a little difficult. But its important to learn and get better. Today, we are going to draw Baby Elephant.
In this video, we are going to learn how to draw Baby Elephant for kids. You can make this tutorial as how to Draw Baby Elephant and more step by step, by either slow down the speed or pause wherever you want to. This is one of the easy drawings. This is a mixture of cute and realistic. I hope you guys are going to love it.
Art Supplies
This is a list of the supplies we used, but feel free to use whatever you have in your home or classroom.
1. Black Markers
2. Paper (we used watercolor paper)
3. Water Color pens
4. Pencil Colors
5. Colorful Sketches
This is how you learn to Draw Baby Elephant.
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How to Draw a Baby Elephant: Easy Step-by-Step for Kids
Baby elephants are among the most adorable animals on Earth — round, wrinkly, and curious. Here is how to draw a cute little elephant calf!
What You'll Need
- Pencil
- Eraser
- Paper
- Grey, pink, and light tan markers
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Draw the Round Baby Body
Draw a large circle or chubby oval for the baby elephant's body. Baby elephants are rounder and plumper than adults — a nearly circular body shape is perfect.
Step 2: Draw the Large Head
Draw a large rounded square or oval for the head — almost as big as the body. Baby elephants have huge heads relative to their bodies. Attach it to the body with a very short, thick neck.
Step 3: Draw the Enormous Ears
On each side of the head, draw very large fan-shaped ears. Elephant ears are huge — nearly as big as the head itself. Make them flap outward from the sides of the head.
Step 4: Draw the Curled Trunk
From the lower front of the head, draw the trunk — a long, thick cylinder that curves and curls at the tip. Baby elephants often curl their trunk upward in a curious pose. Add two nostril holes at the trunk tip.
Step 5: Draw Small Tusks (Optional)
Just below the trunk base on each side of the mouth, draw two small curved tusk stubs. Baby elephants have tiny tusks just starting to appear.
Step 6: Draw the Four Pillar Legs
Below the body, draw four wide, column-like legs — elephant legs are very thick and column-shaped. Add rounded toes across the bottom of each foot. Baby elephant feet are wide and flat.
Step 7: Draw the Tiny Tail
At the back of the body, draw a thin tail with a small tuft of coarse hair at the tip — like a tiny tassel.
Step 8: Add Wrinkle Details
Draw gentle curved wrinkle lines around the trunk (horizontal rings along its length), at the leg joints, and around the ears. Elephants have wonderfully wrinkled skin.
Adding Colour
Baby elephants are a warm medium grey. Add a slightly darker grey for the wrinkle shadows and a lighter grey for the underbelly. The inside of the ears has a pinkish tone. The toenails are a yellowish-white.
Tips from Parikshet
- The trunk wrinkle rings are what make the trunk look three-dimensional and elephant-like — draw horizontal lines across it.
- Enormous ears are key — if the ears aren't bigger than you think looks right, make them bigger still.
- A curled-up trunk tip makes the baby elephant look curious and playful — this pose is more charming than a straight-down trunk.
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Is this baby Elephant drawing suitable for beginners?
Yes — this step-by-step guide breaks the baby Elephant drawing into simple shapes and clear stages, making it accessible for kids aged 5 and above and for anyone who is new to drawing. Start with a light pencil sketch and ink over it once you are happy with the proportions.
What materials do I need to draw baby Elephant?
All you need to start is a pencil, an eraser, and white paper. Once you have the outline right, add colour using markers, crayons, or coloured pencils. A black fine-tip pen is great for going over the final outline before colouring.
How long does it take to draw baby Elephant?
Most kids complete this baby Elephant drawing in 10–20 minutes for the outline, plus extra time for colouring. With practice the whole drawing takes under 15 minutes. Speed is not the goal — take your time on the details that matter most.