How to Draw a Cow

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Last Updated: December 19, 2024

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Trying to draw beautiful cow art? With these steps you can be drawing cows in no time! Read to find out some information.

Method 1

Method 1 of 4:

A Cartoon Cow

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Use a square with curved edges as an outline of the face. Draw a crossed line at the center of your square. Draw an oblong for the outline of the body.
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Method 2

Method 2 of 4:

A Realistic Cow

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Use a vertical rectangle with a crossed line at the center for the face. Draw two large oblongs and connect them with curved lines for the body.
Draw the tail on the back of the cow.
Add the udders.

Method 3

Method 3 of 4:

A Front-Facing Cow

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The smaller circle is for the head and bigger is for the body. It should be connected the head’s circle is inside the bigger circle.
The nose could be oblong or circle depending on your preference.
You can also experiment on the expression. The ears should be droopy.

Method 4

Method 4 of 4:

A Grazing Cow

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Add a horizontal line at the middle stretching to both left and right sides.
Add circle near the edge farther from the body for the joints.
It can be done first by drawing a diagonal line from the edge of the line in the middle of the body. Then, draw a circle for the head and a cup-like shape for the mouth area.

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Where can I find simple images of cow art?

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Go to Google and search for "cow clip art." Then click "images" at the top and you will see lots of simple cow art.

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How do I make the legs not so skinny?

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It is okay to have skinny legs, but if you prefer to avoid them, increase the angle of the upper leg and decrease the angle of the lower leg.

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Why do all of these pictures look hard to draw?

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Everything difficult takes time to master, the same goes with drawing. The more you practice, the better you'll become and the easier it will be.

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Things You'll Need

Paper
Pencil
Pencil sharpener
Eraser
Colored pencils, crayons, markers, paint, or watercolors
Shaders (optional)

Tips

Take your time.

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While using your pencil, don't push hard on It as it would need to be erased

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If painting and adding several coats, let the paint dry.

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