How to Draw a Cow: Step-by-Step for Kids
How to draw a cow in 26 easy steps
A standing cow with horns, broad ears, a smiling muzzle, four legs, three body patches, an udder and a tufted tail.
Follow 26 guided strokes, one part or detail at a time. Tap "Draw it live" to follow the on-screen guides, or use the steps below on paper.
How to draw a cow, step by step
1Draw the left horn
Draw the left horn.
2Draw the right horn
Draw the right horn.
3Draw the left ear
Draw the left ear.
4Draw the right ear
Draw the right ear.
5Draw the left side and top of the head
Draw the left side and top of the head.
6Draw the right cheek
Draw the right cheek.
7Draw the wavy forelock
Draw the wavy forelock.
8Draw the broad muzzle
Draw the broad muzzle.
9Draw the left eye
Draw the left eye.
10Draw the right eye
Draw the right eye.
11Draw the left nostril
Draw the left nostril.
12Draw the right nostril
Draw the right nostril.
13Draw the smile
Draw the smile.
14Draw the back and rump
Draw the back and rump.
15Draw the chest
Draw the chest.
16Draw the farther front leg
Draw the farther front leg.
17Draw the nearer front leg
Draw the nearer front leg.
18Connect the belly
Connect the belly.
19Draw the nearer back leg
Draw the nearer back leg.
20Draw the farther back leg
Draw the farther back leg.
21Draw the udder
Draw the udder.
22Draw the upper body patch
Draw the upper body patch.
23Draw the front body patch
Draw the front body patch.
24Draw the back body patch
Draw the back body patch.
25Draw the long tail and pointed tuft
Draw the long tail and pointed tuft.
26Separate the tail tuft
Separate the tail tuft.
Time to color!
Try a creamy white cow with charcoal patches, tan horns and a pink muzzle and udder.
In the live version, coloring is tap-to-fill: pick a color, tap a part, done.
Frequently asked questions
- How do you draw this cow?
- A standing cow with horns, broad ears, a smiling muzzle, four legs, three body patches, an udder and a tufted tail. The 26 steps separate the outline and details so you can focus on one part at a time.
- Can we follow along on paper?
- Yes. Use a pencil or crayon and work through the steps at your own pace. You can also follow the guided strokes in the browser.
- What colors can I use for the cow?
- Try a creamy white cow with charcoal patches, tan horns and a pink muzzle and udder. You can choose your own palette too.
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