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Elephant

79 drawings by Artbitrator players — showing top 24

Elephants have bulky bodies, huge ears, and trunks that curl—plenty to trip you up if you're new to drawing. But if you break it down into circles and basic shapes, learning how to draw an elephant gets much easier. We've got 77 elephant drawings from real players to show you exactly what's possible, from simple cartoons to more detailed sketches.

Each elephant drawing here was made in Artbitrator, where you can watch the whole thing replay stroke by stroke. That means you can see how other people tackled the trunk, the ears, the legs—all the bits that feel tricky at first. Give it a go yourself and find out what the AI judge makes of your effort.

Drawings

Avg Strokes

1200 strokes

Avg Time

47s

Fastest

11s

How to Draw Elephant

Simple steps to draw elephant, based on what works in the examples above.

1 Start with two or three overlapping circles to map out the body. Use a larger oval or circle for the main bulk, a smaller one for the head, and maybe a third for the backside. These guide shapes don't need to be perfect.
2 Sketch the trunk as a long, curved line extending from the head—think of it like a flexible hose that tapers slightly at the end. Add a little curve or bend so it doesn't look stiff.
3 Draw the ears as big, rounded shapes on either side of the head. African elephants have huge, fan-shaped ears; Asian ones are a bit smaller and more triangular. Either way, make them large—they're one of the easiest ways to recognise an elephant drawing.
4 Add four sturdy, column-like legs. The front legs are fairly straight, while the back legs have a slight bend at the knee. Don't forget small ovals or half-circles at the bottom for the feet. If you want to try this with real-time feedback, draw an elephant in Artbitrator and see what the AI picks up on as you go.
5 Refine your sketch by smoothing out the shapes and adding a few details: wrinkles on the trunk and legs, tusks curving out from the head, a thin tail at the back, and toenails at the feet. Erase any leftover guide circles, and you're done.

Tip: Pay attention to the space between the legs and trunk—negative space helps you get the proportions right without obsessing over every line.

Practice Drawing Elephant

Drawing Tips

Elephant skin is wrinkled, especially around the joints, so a few curved lines on the trunk, knees, and shoulders make your drawing look more lifelike.
The trunk is the trickiest bit—start with simple curves and don't try to make it too detailed at first. Once the basic shape works, you can add texture or bends.
Big ears are your friend. If your elephant looks a bit off, try making the ears larger or adjusting their angle—it often fixes the whole thing.

Elephant Drawing FAQ

How do you draw an elephant?

Start with basic circles for the body and head, then add a long curved trunk, large rounded ears, and four thick legs. Refine the shapes, add wrinkles and tusks, and erase your guide lines. It's easier than it looks once you use simple shapes as a foundation.

Is drawing an elephant hard for beginners?

The trunk and proportions can feel dodgy at first, but if you use circles to block out the body and take it step by step, it's totally doable. Simple elephant drawings skip a lot of the fiddly detail and still look great.

Where can I practise drawing elephants and get instant feedback?

Artbitrator is perfect for this. You draw in real time, the AI judge tries to guess what you're making as you go, and your finished elephant gets saved so you can replay it later. You can also browse other people's elephant drawings to see how they built them up stroke by stroke.