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ORIGINAL DRAWING LESSON

Elephant

Today we will learn the basics of drawing an elephant. First, sketch the main shapes of the elephant's body: a large oval for the torso, a circle for the head, and long curved lines for the legs and trunk. Then, add details such as large ears, tusks, eyes, and skin folds to give it a realistic look. Finally, work on the shadows and highlights to create volume and texture, bringing your elephant to life on paper.

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    Step 1

    Start by drawing two ovals of different sizes. The smaller oval will be the base for the head, and the larger one will be for the elephant's massive torso, setting the main proportions for the future drawing.

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    Step 2

    From the smaller oval, smoothly extend a curved line to form the animal's powerful and flexible trunk.

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    Step 3

    With light arched lines, we'll sketch the position and shape of the upper parts of the hind legs, indicating their power and volume.

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    Step 4

    In the same way, we'll draw guide lines for the upper parts of the front legs, maintaining symmetry and considering the supportive stance.

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    Step 5

    We'll transform the sketched lines into full, voluminous forms of the limbs, drawing the correct shape of the legs, tapering towards the bottom.

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    Step 6

    On the sides of the head, we'll sketch the bases of the large elephant ears with large rounded shapes.

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    Step 7

    Add the eyes, placing them on the head and giving the gaze a characteristic calm expression.

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    Step 8

    Draw the massive feet with toes and add a short tail, completing the main silhouette.

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    Step 9

    Let's refine the contour of the head, connecting it to the trunk and adding the characteristic curve of the forehead.

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    Step 10

    With a smooth curved line, we'll draw the line of the back, emphasizing the monumentality and weight of the figure.

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    Step 11

    Let's add recognizable details to our elephant: curved tusks and a smiling mouth, enhancing the benevolent expression of the face.

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    Step 12

    Let's detail the shape of the limbs, drawing the toes on the feet and adding texture to the skin folds to convey the rough skin. Also, draw the line of the belly and refine the chest.

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    Step 13

    Let's refine the shape of the ears, making their contours natural and realistic, and add a fold under the eye for more expressiveness.

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    Step 14

    Let's work on the texture of the trunk, adding transverse ring-like folds along its length to convey flexibility and structure.

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    Step 15

    Draw the pupils, and then use short, broken strokes all over the body to add the texture of the elephant's coarse, wrinkled skin.

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    Step 16

    Let's color our elephant, softly adding shadows in the skin folds, under the belly, and on the limbs to create volume, and the drawing is ready!

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