How to Draw an Elephant with Scissors

When you introduce a child to art, and to the creative process of making their own art, they may have a love for art for the rest of their life. But a child can reach a point where they think they'll never be good at it. That's when encouragement is most crucial. Giving a little leg-up so that a beginning artist can produce something wonderful is an ego-boost like no other. Miri Leshem-Pelly writes and illustrates children's books, with an emphasis on sparking curiosity and creativity. Here, she teaches us the easy way to make a great-looking elephant.

Okay, gotcha. The elephant doesn't have a pair of scissors, and you don't have to wonder what he's going to do with them. This is how to draw an elephant by using scissors as an aid. It first appeared at Leshem-Pelly's Instagram gallery, and has proven so popular that she's made it available as a free download. Once your child sees how it's done, they'll be making elephants for everyone! -Thanks, WTM!