How to Draw a Cow
Welcome to the lesson in which you will learn how to draw a cow following the step-by-step instruction.
Drawing is a great way of self-expression and creativity. In this tutorial, we will show you how to draw a cow using pencils and a little imagination.
Cows are one of the most common pets and come in interesting shapes and textures, making them great subjects for drawing. Regardless of your drawing skill level, we will start with the basic shapes and gradually add all the necessary details to create a realistic drawing of a cow.
We will explain each step of the process step by step, so you can easily follow and enjoy making your own cow drawing. To do this, we need pencils, a sheet of paper and, of course, your desire to create. Ready? Then let’s get started!
Time needed: 30 minutes
How to Draw a Cow
- Draw the head and eyes.
First, you need to draw the elongated head of a cow. Then draw an oval for the eye and add a filled circle inside. Draw a small arc above the eye.
- Add horns and ears.
Draw vertically elongated shapes, pointed at the top. Thus, horns are obtained. On the sides of the horns, add ears that resemble drops in their shape.
- Draw the muzzle.
Draw the outline of the muzzle and then add the mouth as a curved line and the nostril using a filled circle. Also, to make the cow look more unique, you can add a spot on the head.
- Draw the body.
Focusing on the instruction, draw the outline of the cow.
- Add the bell.
The bell is a common item for cows. Therefore, draw the hanging bell on the neck.
- Add the strap and spots.
On the neck, you also need to add the strap that will hold the bell. Next, throughout the body, add spots of different shapes.
- Draw the legs.
Draw the front and back legs as shown in the instruction.
- Draw the udder and tail.
Draw the cow’s udder between the bottom of the body and the back leg. Also draw the long, elongated tail.
- Finish drawing the legs and tail.
Similarly, you need to draw another pair of legs in the background. Also complete the bottom part of the tail.
- Complete the hooves.
At the bottom of the legs, add horizontal lines, thereby highlighting the feet.
- Color your drawing.
To complete the drawing, you need to color the cow. You can focus on the colors that are shown in the instructions, or dream up and come up with a unique pattern.
We hope you enjoyed this lesson and learned how to draw a cow quickly and easily. Don’t be afraid to experiment with different styles and techniques, and don’t forget that drawing is fun! See you in the next drawing lessons!