Learn how to draw Dumbo with enormous ears and a sweet expression. This easy drawing tutorial uses smooth curves to build the famous young elephant from head to feet.
What You Will Need
- Drawing paper
- Pencil and eraser
- Black pen or marker
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Time needed:
23 minutes.
Step-by-Step Drawing Guide
Step 1: Begin the Left Ear
Draw a huge rounded ear with a narrow connection near the center. Add an inner contour and a short arch for the head top.
Pro Tip: Keep the ear much wider than the head arch.
Step 2: Add the Right Ear
Mirror the large ear on the right side of the head. Repeat its inner curve while leaving the lower center open.
Pro Tip: Compare the outermost ear points to balance their spread.
Step 3: Draw Dumbo’s Face
Complete the rounded face between the ears and draw expressive eyes with lashes. Add brows, cheek curves, and a trunk curling upward across the right side.
Pro Tip: Let the trunk overlap the lower face with one continuous curve.
Step 4: Add the Body and First Leg
Curve a small rounded body beneath the head and add a tiny tail on the left. Extend the right front leg downward and finish it with two toenails.
Pro Tip: Keep the body compact beneath the wide ears.
Step 5: Draw the Second Front Leg
Add the left front leg beside the first. Round its foot and include two small curved toenails along the bottom.
Pro Tip: Align both front feet along the same baseline.
Step 6: Finish the Back Feet
Draw one outward-facing rear foot behind each front leg. Add oval soles and three tiny toe bumps to complete the sitting pose.
Pro Tip: Make the rear feet angle outward equally on both sides.
Step 7: Color in your drawing!
Fun Facts
- Dumbo is the title character of Disney’s 1941 animated feature film.
- His unusually large ears eventually help him fly in the story.
- Exaggerated ears create Dumbo’s instantly recognizable silhouette.
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Erase hidden overlaps and strengthen the ears, face, trunk, body, and feet. Your step by step Dumbo drawing is complete, so add soft gray, pink, and warm accent colors.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can I make the ears look equally large?
Mark their highest, lowest, and outermost points before drawing the curves.
Why does the body look so small?
The compact body emphasizes Dumbo’s oversized ears and youthful proportions.
Can I change the direction of the trunk?
Yes, curve it gently upward or downward while keeping its base centered.
