Drawing a cute cow has never been easier—it’s the perfect project for budding artists of all ages looking to spice up their stellar animal style. From its expressive eyes to its luscious locks, a cow is full of possibilities when it comes to straying away from reality and getting your hands dirty with some serious doodling. Ready to get started? Let’s baaah it up and get hooftastic!
When starting to sketch a cow, the first challenge is its facial features. The best way to begin is by drawing two small circles for the eyes and one bigger circle for the muzzle. The eyes need not be exact circles—condense the sides by making them slightly squished in for a wider and cuter expression. After that’s taken care of, go ahead and etch in two thin curves for the eyebrows and give one eyebrow an upward curl for a smiley expression. To finish the face, add three dots for the nostrils, some squiggles for the hair and give that cow an adorable smile with a small upside down arc for its mouth!
Next, it’s time to give that cow a body. This is the part of the drawing where everything else will start to take shape, so take your time and have some fun with the shape. Start by sketching the body, back and stomach with a few curves and swerves. Then, draw two large ovals at the chin and draw four tiny circles (arches) above them, and lastly, add four thin lines at the bottom of the body to make the legs. The ovals don’t have to be perfect, so make them as raggedy and whimsical as you please. Now go ahead and give the cow some depth. Draw two triangular shapes for the ears and shoot thin curves for the horns that start near the eyes. Lastly, add four little circles for the hooves, two above the stubby legs and two below.
The last and arguably the most fun step is giving the cow extra flair. To make sure your cow looks extra cute, add a few details such as eyelashes, freckles, and more curly hair on the head. Maybe give the cow some fancy bangs, or a wild mane! Give the cow some blush, some squiggles, and turn it into an attention-grabbing royal creature! For the horns, draw swirls for a flame-like look or make them curvy for a graceful vibe. Anything goes—remember, there are no wrongs when it comes to expressing your artistry.
Once the facial features, body and finshes have been added, the drawing is complete! This is just a basic outline to help get started and from here, the possibilities are truly infinite. Add some zest, zig-zags, and zig-zags for some extra creativity and you’ll have a one-of-a-kind cow masterpiece! Whether you’re just warming up or ready to put your skills on display, this is the perfect canvas to let your inner artist shine.
Now, time to unleash the inner dairy farmer with a simple color palette. Start by giving the eyes, horns and hooves some brightness with a white pencil or a dark black eraser. After that, choose what type of cow you’d like to draw—Brown and White, Holstein, Jersey, or any other type of dairy cow you have in mind! Use a more traditional color palette to stay true to its authenticity or opt for a wilder and edgier approach with a mix of vibrant and electric hues! Make your cow a true original by playing with color and exploring lively gradients or go for a monochromatic approach for a softer and whimsical look.
Add final touches, such as grass or a flower-strewn meadow and—voila! With its bundles of fur, bold coloring, and heartwarming gaze, you’ve just crafted an undeniably enchanting work of art. Cows are captivating and by using a few simple strokes and a few select hues, draw a picture perfect sweetheart of a cow and kiss your paper goodbye! Now, brag and show off that moo-velous work!
