How to Draw a Cute Cow
We're gonna learn how to draw the most adorable cow you've ever seen. It's all about cute details here, like a little bow tie and spots that give our cow some personality.
We'll go step-by-step, basic shapes and lines, so you can follow along without breaking a sweat. By the end, we'll have colored in our creation, adding all sorts of charm with soft shades and highlights. Get ready to see how simple techniques can lead to something super cute. Stick with me, and you'll surprise yourself with what you can create. It's gonna be fun!
Estimated Time: 60 minutes
Level: Intermediate
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
- Ruler (optional but helpful)
Lesson: How to Draw a Cute Cow
Hey-all, ready to draw that cute cow? I'm gonna show you how, step-by-step. We'll start with basic shapes, then add details and colors. By the end, you'll have a super adorable cow surrounded by grass, a fence, and clouds. Grab your pencil and colors, and let's make some art! Scroll down to get started.
Outline the Head
First, outline the cow’s oval-shaped head.
Attach the Ears
Attach the cow’s pointed ears on the sides of its head.
Outline the Horns
Outline the cow’s curved horns on top of its head.
Draw the Eyes
Draw the eyes by creating two tiny circles.
Add the Muzzle
Add the muzzle by drawing an oval on the base of the cow’s head. Then, draw two dots for its nostrils.
Outline the Mouth
Outline the cow’s cute smile by drawing a line curving upwards.
Draw a Bow Tie
Draw a bow tie on the cow’s neck similar to the illustration to make it even cuter.
Outline the Body
Outline the cow’s large, oval-shaped body.
Attach the Legs
Attach the cow’s upright legs to the base of its body. Then, draw curved horizontal lines near the base of its legs to outline the hooves.
Draw the Tail
Draw its thin tail with a hair tuft at the end.
Form the Pattern
Form the cow’s spotted pattern by drawing blobs around its face, body and legs.
Add Grass
Draw a zigzag horizontal line to add grass in the background.
Form the Fence
Form the tall, pointed fence above the grass.
Draw the Clouds
Draw the fluffy shape of the clouds in the sky.
Color the Horns and Bow Tie
Color the cow’s horns with yellow and its bow tie with shades of blue.
Shade the Body
First, color its eyes black with a white circular shine. Next, color its hooves and tail tuft with dark brown. Now, use brown and cream to fill in its spotted body.
Shade the Ears and Muzzle
Use pink to fill in its inner ears, muzzle and to add some hints of blush on its cheeks.
Add Shading to the Background
Color the grass green and the fence light brown. Next, fill in the sky with light blue. Then, shade the clouds white.
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