How to Draw an Elephant Holding a Balloon (Easy Step by Step)
Learn to draw a cute elephant holding a balloon using simple shapes like a soft body outline, a cloud for the head and ear, and a big circle for the balloon. You can finish this easy drawing in minutes and color it as you like.
- Draw a soft body outline for your elephant.
- Use a cloud shape for the head and ear.
- Create the balloon with a big circle.
- Finish your drawing quickly.
- Color your elephant and balloon as you like.
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This round, cuddly elephant holding a big balloon is easy to draw because it is made from friendly shapes. You will use a soft body outline, a cloud shape for the head and ear, and a big circle for the balloon. Kids can finish it in a few minutes and then color it any way they like.
- Easy
- 10 minutes
- 7 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawing
In this article (7 sections)
- How to draw an elephant holding a balloon step by step
- Tips for drawing an elephant holding a balloon
- Free elephant holding a balloon coloring page
- How to color your elephant holding a balloon drawing
- Elephant holding a balloon fun fact for kids
- Questions about drawing an elephant holding a balloon
- More easy animal drawings
How to draw an elephant holding a balloon step by step
How to Draw an Elephant Holding a Balloon · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Body outline
Start at the left and draw a short line down, then a flat bottom with one small bump in the middle to make two little feet. Go up the right side and curl the end into a small hook.
Step 2: Head and big ear
Draw a wobbly cloud shape above the body for the top of the head and the floppy ear on the left. Finish the ear with a round curve that swoops up from its bottom, and let the top line trail off to the right.
Step 3: The far ear
On the right side of the head, draw a small curved bump that peeks out like a second ear. Then draw a short curved line down from it to show the edge of the face.
Step 4: Face and hand
Add two round dots for eyes with a tiny smiling mouth between them. Then draw a small curl and a short curve on the right side for the hand that will hold the balloon.
Step 5: The balloon
Draw a big circle high up on the right, above the elephant. Add a small upside-down trapezoid at the bottom of the circle for the knot.
Step 6: The string
Draw a short straight line down from the knot to the elephant's hand. Then add a small loop beside the string where the hand holds on.
Step 7: The tail
On the left side near the bottom of the body, draw a small curly line for the tail. Make it hook out a little at the end.
All done!
Go over your lines with a marker, then color it in.
Finished your elephant holding a balloon? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a fox or how to draw a hedgehog next.
Tips for drawing an elephant holding a balloon
- Draw the balloon circle slowly in one smooth line. If it comes out a little lumpy, it still looks like a real balloon.
- The big floppy ear is the trickiest part. Think of a cloud with a wavy top and a round bottom, and take it one bump at a time.
- Keep the eyes small and set them wide apart with the smile tucked between them. That is what makes this elephant look so sweet.
Free elephant holding a balloon coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this elephant holding a balloon coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your elephant holding a balloon drawing
Soft gray or baby blue works well for the elephant, with a bright red or yellow balloon. For a creative twist, make the balloon rainbow striped or add confetti all around.
Elephant holding a balloon fun fact for kids
An elephant's trunk is a long nose and upper lip joined together. Elephants use it to breathe, smell, drink, pick up food, and even give each other a gentle hug.
Questions about drawing an elephant holding a balloon
What shapes do I need to draw an elephant with a balloon?
You need a soft body outline, a cloud shape for the head and ear, and a big circle for the balloon. A few curved lines and two dots finish the face.
How do I make my elephant look cuter?
Make the head big and the body small, and keep the eyes round and far apart. A tiny smile and a floppy ear make it extra sweet.
How do I draw the balloon string so it stays straight?
Start at the knot and pull your pencil down in one steady stroke. Try to look at where the line will end instead of the pencil tip.
