How to draw an elephant

Experience the majesty and intelligence of elephants with our collection of elephant drawings.

From majestic matriarchs to playful young calves, these examples will inspire you to learn how to draw elephants in your own style and capture the unique characteristics and personalities of these incredible animals.

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@tamileexyz
Something totally experimental and out of my comfort zone - bold colour elephant =)
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@sp3c14Lk
Work doodle. Elephant with Bic pen. No pencil. No eraser. No problem! 😬 Reference: scientificamerican.com
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@fairlawnbj
Elephant
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@Magae
Reference: Cute baby elephant. Ref. used
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@Arthur
Close up detail of an elephant's eye. Reference: This drawing took over 3 hours to complete.... hope you like it !!!!
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@pgpappy
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@Sally
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@Nayr
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@Jesseeker44
Elephant
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@FoxyRed
Colourful elephant oil painting
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@19anonymous94
(O.C.)
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@olcia_maciejewska
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@desirella
To see the timelapes 👇 youtu.be
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@miclat
Didn't realise how wrinkled an elephant is until I started this!
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@k8chappell
Pencil portrait of an elephant. Reference: pixabay.com
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@Sally
Blue elephant
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@KDW
Elephant King Reference: artstation.com
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@ARTISTIC
A portrait of an elephant! Drawing Timelapse 👇 youtu.be

How to draw an elephant with markers

Discover the bold, expressive potential of marker art as you bring your artistic vision to life on the page. From sweeping brushstrokes to precise lines, let your creativity flow as you explore the limitless possibilities of this medium.

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@royslittlescribbles
Why couldn't the elephant use the computer? It was affraid of the mouse...
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@Krina
Elephant shrew💙🧡
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@Anubsi
🐘 Reference: images.app.goo.gl
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@The_Wild_Ones
Quick sketch for today Have a great day 😊
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@Chouberon2
The pink elephants
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@Sprout
An African elephant Reference: qz.com

How to draw an elephant with colored pencils

Dive into the world of colored pencil art and discover the endless creative possibilities. From soft pastels to rich, bold hues, let your artistic vision take center stage as you experiment with this medium.

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@19anonymous94
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@olcia_maciejewska
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@Niomix
Another quick sketch with no ref
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@jaiylee
The Family Part 3 of? Is an elephant a friend or foe? See comments Reference: images.app.goo.gl
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@Arthur
Close up detail of an elephant's eye. Reference: This drawing took over 3 hours to complete.... hope you like it !!!!
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@Sally

How to draw an elephant in ink

Experience the bold, graphic quality of ink art as you bring your artistic vision to life on the page. From sweeping brushstrokes to precise lines, let your creativity flow as you explore the limitless possibilities of this medium.

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@delirium
My first time doing any art in many months. Fun! Mostly different dilutions of white acrylic, with a dash of white ink and white pencil. Reference: Google photos
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@RammyArtworks
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@rheyrii
Take a nap
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@Nikusan
It's Finn and Jake on their.. Ancient Psychic Tandem War Elephant 🐘 😁 Reference: a clip from Adventure time tiny.cc
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@Matt_More_Art
Elephants are so fun to watch. Reference: images.app.goo.gl
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@Magae
Reference: Cute baby elephant. Ref. used

How to draw an elephant with oil pastels

From delicate shading to bold, vibrant strokes, let your artistic vision take center stage as you explore this creamy and expressive medium.

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@Fekla_Ogurcova
Reference: Natgeo video
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@mazzy_moon
Elephant love.
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@yoyogiki
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@Karthikeyan
The God Ganapati Work hard untill your signature becomes an Autograph
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@Kharney

How to draw an elephant with pens

Create delicate, precise art with the clean lines of pen. From detailed linework to bold, graphic illustrations, let your creativity flow as you bring your artistic vision to life on the page.

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@JB___
Young elephant. Reference: Google image
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@Elan28
An elephant walking through the grass 🐘
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@sp3c14Lk
Work doodle. Elephant with Bic pen. No pencil. No eraser. No problem! 😬 Reference: scientificamerican.com
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@Sally
Blue elephant
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@RammyArtworks
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@Krina
Elephant shrew💙🧡

How to draw an elephant in pencil

Explore the expressive potential of pencil art as you bring your artistic vision to life on the page. From detailed, photorealistic drawings to loose, expressive sketches, let your creativity shine as you experiment with this medium.

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@Nayr
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@Jesseeker44
Elephant
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@miclat
Didn't realise how wrinkled an elephant is until I started this!
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@k8chappell
Pencil portrait of an elephant. Reference: pixabay.com
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@delirium
My first time doing any art in many months. Fun! Mostly different dilutions of white acrylic, with a dash of white ink and white pencil. Reference: Google photos
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@olcia_maciejewska

How to draw an elephant with soft pastels

Create stunning art with the vibrant, expressive medium of soft pastels. From bold, graphic lines to soft, delicate shading, let your creativity flow as you bring your artistic vision to life on the page.

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@luiss
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@HighPlainsGrifter
Pink elephant. Reference: joachimschmeisser.com
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@suhailpanch
Long way to go
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@nien
Mama helps her baby getting up and taking first steps.
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@pmdavis7
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@Moonroad
Elephants at magic night Reference: different refs for the grown up elephant but own idea

How to draw an elephant in watercolor

Let your creativity flow with the fluid, vibrant medium of watercolor painting. From delicate washes to bold, expressive strokes, bring your artistic vision to life on the page and discover the endless possibilities of this medium.