Free course: How to draw a character

How to draw a cow

A big round head, a big round nose, and spots wherever you like them. Watch the video, follow along on paper, then print the practice sheet and draw it again.

Ages 6–13Paper + pencilAbout 10 minutes

Watch it first

The whole cow in 20 seconds

Press playEvery stroke, in the order you draw it

Draw it step by step

Six steps to a cow

New lines are purple. Lines you already drew turn light.

1

Start with the head

One big round head, a little wider than it is tall.

2

Ears and horns

A leaf-shaped ear out to each side, and two little horns on top.

3

Give it a face

Two dot eyes, a big oval nose with two nostrils, and a smile.

4

Draw the body

A big round tummy under the head, wider at the bottom.

5

Legs and a tail

Four legs to stand on, and a thin tail hanging down behind.

6

Finishing touches

Two big spots, a tassel on the end of the tail, and a little bell. Now this cow is yours.

Practice on paper

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How to draw a character

A free course: four short films and a quiz. Your kid ends with a character sheet they drew.

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