{"id":19494,"date":"2023-03-24T09:06:55","date_gmt":"2023-03-24T09:06:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/?p=19494"},"modified":"2023-07-03T13:51:10","modified_gmt":"2023-07-03T13:51:10","slug":"cow-drawing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/cow-drawing\/","title":{"rendered":"Cow Drawing 101: A 5-Step Guide For Beginners [Video + Images]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"font-size: 10pt; text-align: center;\">Discover how to draw a cow in only five steps!\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Did you know that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pure.northampton.ac.uk\/en\/studentTheses\/social-bonds-in-dairy-cattle-the-effect-of-dynamic-group-systems--2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">cows form close friendships<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">? These beautiful animals usually have two to four best friends with whom they like to spend time. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How cute is that?!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Whether you&#8217;re sketching a solo cow or a group of cow friends, we put together a guide to show you how to draw this friendly animal in five easy steps.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In this guide, we\u2019ll show you the steps to easy and quick cow drawing, so even if you\u2019re a beginner, you\u2019ll be able to easily follow this five-step tutorial!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"giphy-embed\" src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/Vp3ftHKvKpASA\" width=\"480\" height=\"317\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/gifs\/funny-cow-Vp3ftHKvKpASA\">via GIPHY<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"mceNonEditable cta-custom\" href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/comic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Uncover the battle raging within. Read the BIOWARS comic book for free!<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Watch BIOWARS Artist\u2019s Video On <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Easy Cow <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Drawing\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A professional comic book artist and the lead BIOWARS illustrator created a <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">beginner-friendly<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> video guide on <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">cow<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> drawing. You can check it out below:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"COW DRAWING Step-By-Step Guide [For Beginners]\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AI12I52mTtY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you prefer to draw by looking at images \u2014 keep reading! We<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">prepared a set of<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> illustrations for each step and you can explore them for detailed instructions on how to draw a <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">cow<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For more drawing tutorials, we invite you to explore our\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/category\/tutorial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">how-to-draw posts<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">since we have *A LOT* of step-by-step guides on how to draw all kinds of animals.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">And don\u2019t forget to check out the exciting story of\u202f<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">BIOWARS<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fand read all about the never-ending battle between the warriors of the immune system \u2014 the\u202f<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">BIOWARRIORS<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f\u2014 and the pathogens that attack it!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"mceNonEditable cta-custom\" href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/characters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Check out how we drew the BIOWARS comic book protagonists!<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Tools You Need For <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Simple Cow<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Drawing<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Here are the tools you can use for your cow drawing:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">An H pencil:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fThese pencils have a hard lead which leaves behind a light <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">trace on paper<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2014 this is just what you want when <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">creating guidelines and outlining your cow drawing<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">!\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">An HB pencil:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fThis type of pencil has a medium-hard lead, so<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> its trace is slightly darker than that of an H pencil. We recommend using an<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> HB pencil <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to lightly shade your sketch and add details to it.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A <\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">4<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">B pencil:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fThe softest lead of the three, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a 4B pencil is a good choice for shading<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A kneaded eraser:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fKneaded erasers are elastic, so you can <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">tweak<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> their shape and size depending on what you want to erase.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lightly sketched paper:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fThe smooth surface of this paper ensures that your pencil glides easily over it<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, which is why drawing on this kind of paper is so enjoyable. Erasing mistakes is easy, too!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You can <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">use<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> any combo of the tools above, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">but if you don\u2019t have them \u2014 that\u2019s okay!\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What matters the most is that you\u2019re willing to learn how to draw a cow and you can use whatever tools you\u2019re most comfortable with to practice!\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"mceNonEditable cta-custom\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/biowars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Follow us on Instagram for more drawing tips and the latest BIOWARS updates! <\/a><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">How To Draw A Cow In 5 Steps<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When learning how to draw a cow (or pretty much anything else), the best thing to do is to start slow and create the guidelines first.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We\u2019ll show you how to outline one body part at a time and then connect the parts into a cohesive whole.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">1. Draw The Base<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Recommended tool: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">H pencil<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The first step to drawing a cow is to outline its head.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To do that, let\u2019s draw <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">two circles \u2014 one below the other<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">top circle should be larger<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2014 this is where we\u2019ll add the cow\u2019s eyes and ears later on.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The smaller circle is for the muzzle and nostrils:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_19496\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19496\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19496\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cow-drawing-head-outline.jpg\" alt=\"A drawing of two circles one below the other.\u200b\" width=\"800\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cow-drawing-head-outline.jpg 800w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cow-drawing-head-outline-300x165.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cow-drawing-head-outline-768x422.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cow-drawing-head-outline-440x242.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cow-drawing-head-outline-635x349.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-19496\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Use circles to outline the cow\u2019s head.\u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Next, let\u2019s add two more shapes to position the cow\u2019s belly and its backside.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">belly<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, draw a <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">large circle<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and make sure that the top of the circle is in line with the top of the head.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As for the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">backside<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, add an <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">oval shape<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> that\u2019s slightly shorter than the belly outline.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The distance between the belly and the backside should approximately match the width of the belly outline, like so:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_19497\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19497\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19497\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cow-drawing-belly-backside.jpg\" alt=\"A drawing of two circles one below the other with a large circle next to them and an oval shape on the right.\u200b\" width=\"800\" height=\"340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cow-drawing-belly-backside.jpg 800w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cow-drawing-belly-backside-300x128.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cow-drawing-belly-backside-768x326.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cow-drawing-belly-backside-440x187.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cow-drawing-belly-backside-635x270.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-19497\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Position the cow\u2019s belly and backside to define its size.\u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">2. Outline The Back &amp; The Chest &amp; Add The Ears<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Recommended tool: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">H pencil<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Now, let\u2019s connect the chest, belly and backside outlines to <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">create the cow\u2019s body<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You can keep the back straight-ish; as for the chest and the belly, draw a wavy line that gently rises toward the oval shape in the back.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To sketch the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">udder<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, add a round line below the belly dip, like so:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_19498\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19498\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19498\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cow-drawing-body.jpg\" alt=\"A circle and an oval shape are connected to create the cow\u2019s body.\u200b\" width=\"800\" height=\"411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cow-drawing-body.jpg 800w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cow-drawing-body-300x154.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cow-drawing-body-768x395.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cow-drawing-body-440x226.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cow-drawing-body-635x326.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-19498\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Use a round line to draw the udder.\u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Next, let\u2019s connect the front two circles to <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">connect the head and the muzzle, <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">using softly curved lines.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Then, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">add the ears<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> on the sides of the head.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">They don\u2019t have to be the same size; depending on how the cow positions her ears, their shape and size may differ from your point of view:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_19499\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19499\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19499\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cow-drawing-ears-muzzle.jpg\" alt=\"Ears are added to the cow\u2019s head.\u200b\" width=\"800\" height=\"365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cow-drawing-ears-muzzle.jpg 800w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cow-drawing-ears-muzzle-300x137.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cow-drawing-ears-muzzle-768x350.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cow-drawing-ears-muzzle-440x201.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cow-drawing-ears-muzzle-635x290.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-19499\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cows have a recognizable head shape.\u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">3. Draw The Legs<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Recommended tool: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">H pencil<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Now it\u2019s time to draw the legs.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Let\u2019s start by sketching the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">front thighs<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Their shape is irregular \u2014 it\u2019s wider at the top and becomes narrow toward the bottom, like this:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_19500\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19500\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19500\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cow-drawing-front-thighs.jpg\" alt=\"Front thighs are added to the sketch.\u200b\" width=\"800\" height=\"455\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cow-drawing-front-thighs.jpg 800w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cow-drawing-front-thighs-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cow-drawing-front-thighs-768x437.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cow-drawing-front-thighs-440x250.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cow-drawing-front-thighs-635x361.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-19500\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Time to start drawing the legs.\u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW225348177 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW225348177 BCX0\">To finish drawing the front legs, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW225348177 BCX0\">sketch the <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW225348177 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aces.edu\/blog\/topics\/beef\/beef-conformation-pasterns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW225348177 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW225348177 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">pasterns<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW225348177 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW225348177 BCX0\"> and outline the hooves, like this:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW225348177 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_19501\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19501\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19501\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cow-drawing-front-knees-pasterns.jpg\" alt=\"Front thighs are added to the sketch.\u200b\" width=\"800\" height=\"565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cow-drawing-front-knees-pasterns.jpg 800w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cow-drawing-front-knees-pasterns-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cow-drawing-front-knees-pasterns-768x542.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cow-drawing-front-knees-pasterns-440x311.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cow-drawing-front-knees-pasterns-635x448.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-19501\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The outline of the cow\u2019s front legs is done.\u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Next up, let\u2019s <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">draw the back legs<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The upper part of the legs should start at the top of the oval shape you drew earlier to outline the cow\u2019s backside.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Make sure to draw the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/beva.onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1111\/eve.13011\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">hock<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2014 the pointy part of the hind legs:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_19502\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19502\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19502\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cow-drawing-back-legs.jpg\" alt=\"Back legs are added to the sketch. Image used in the \u201cCow Drawing 101: A Simple 5-Step Guide [Video + Images]\u201d blog post.\u200b\" width=\"800\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cow-drawing-back-legs.jpg 800w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cow-drawing-back-legs-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cow-drawing-back-legs-768x528.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cow-drawing-back-legs-440x303.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cow-drawing-back-legs-635x437.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-19502\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The guidelines are almost all in place!\u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">4. Add The Details<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Recommended tool: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">HB pencil, kneaded eraser<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Once the basic outline is ready, it\u2019s time to add the details to your cow drawing.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Let\u2019s <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">start at the head<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You can grab an HB pencil now or simply apply more pressure to your pencil of choice to <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">create darker lines<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Go over the ears, draw the big eyes and add the nostrils.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">And since cows have hair that covers their hide, use <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">zig-zag lines to depict the hair<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> at the top of the head, like this:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_19503\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19503\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19503\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cow-drawing-head-details.jpg\" alt=\"Details added to the cows head.\u200b\" width=\"800\" height=\"556\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cow-drawing-head-details.jpg 800w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cow-drawing-head-details-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cow-drawing-head-details-768x534.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cow-drawing-head-details-440x306.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cow-drawing-head-details-635x441.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-19503\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Look at that pretty little head!\u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Continue going over the guidelines to make the lines pop.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Add the teats and draw the tail<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, like this:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_19504\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19504\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-19504 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cow-drawing-body-details.jpg\" alt=\"Details added to the rest of the cow\u2019s body.\u200b\" width=\"800\" height=\"548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cow-drawing-body-details.jpg 800w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cow-drawing-body-details-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cow-drawing-body-details-768x526.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cow-drawing-body-details-440x301.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cow-drawing-body-details-635x435.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-19504\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Only a few more steps to go! \u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Next, let\u2019s <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">outline the patches<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> that most cows have as a result of <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/biologydictionary.net\/codominance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">codominance<\/a>,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> which makes them black-and-white or brown-and-white.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">But, before you draw the patches, get an eraser and remove the guidelines you no longer need.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Then, use you HB pencil to draw <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">irregular shapes<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> all over the cow\u2019s back, like so:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_19505\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19505\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19505\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cow-drawing-patches.jpg\" alt=\"Patches are added to the cow\u2019s back.\u200b\" width=\"800\" height=\"552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cow-drawing-patches.jpg 800w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cow-drawing-patches-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cow-drawing-patches-768x530.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cow-drawing-patches-440x304.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cow-drawing-patches-635x438.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-19505\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Next comes shading!\u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">5. Shade Your Cow Drawing<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Recommended tool: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">HB and 4B pencils, kneaded eraser<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The final step to drawing a cow is to shade your sketch!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To do that, we recommend you <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">combine HB and 4B pencils<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, to create <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">grey hues of different intensities<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">But, before you start shading, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">decide where the light source is<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We placed ours on the left side, so the cow\u2019s head and the front part of its body are lighter than its back.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You should make the eyes and the bottom of the tail dark too, since no light can reach it from this angle.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Then, color the patches in dark grey hues and keep the rest of the cow\u2019s body light grey.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Oh, and don\u2019t forget to shade the ground beneath the cow\u2019s feet so that she doesn\u2019t look like she\u2019s floating in the air:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_19506\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19506\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19506\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cow-drawing-final.jpg\" alt=\"Shaded cow drawing. Image used in the \u201cCow Drawing 101: A Simple 5-Step Guide [Video + Images]\u201d blog post.\u200b\" width=\"800\" height=\"506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cow-drawing-final.jpg 800w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cow-drawing-final-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cow-drawing-final-768x486.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cow-drawing-final-440x278.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cow-drawing-final-635x402.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-19506\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">That\u2019s a wrap on your cow drawing! \u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Finished<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Your<\/span> Cow<span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0Drawing<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">? Try These Next!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Since you enjoyed learning how to draw a cow<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, why stop here?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Check out more of our helpful art tutorials, continue practicing and keep those creative juices flowing!\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If drawing animals is your thing, these guides are for you:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/how-to-draw-dragon-easy-steps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">How to draw a dragon<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/fish-drawing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">How to draw a fish<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/unicorn-drawing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">How to draw a unicorn<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/penguin-drawing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">How to draw a penguin<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/dolphin-drawing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">How to draw a dolphin\u202f<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/bat-drawing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">How to draw a bat\u202f<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/butterfly-drawing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">How to draw a butterfly\u202f<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wolf-drawing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">How to draw a wolf\u202f<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/bunny-drawing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">How to draw a bunny\u202f<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/how-to-draw-horse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">How to draw a horse\u202f<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/how-to-draw-cat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">How to draw a cat\u202f<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/frog-drawing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw a frog<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/how-to-draw-dog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">How to draw a dog<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/shark-drawing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw a shark<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We have a lot more how-to\u2019s in store, and you\u2019ll find them all on our blog and YouTube channel!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"mceNonEditable cta-custom\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/Biowars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Follow our YouTube channel for more art tutorials!<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">A Recap On <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Easy Cow<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Drawing<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When learning how to draw a <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">cow<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">we recommend using<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> geometrical shapes\u202fto create the basic sketch<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> position the body parts.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Use circles for the head<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, the muzzle, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the belly<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and the chest.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For the backside, draw a large oval shape and align it with the top of the chest outline.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Then, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">draw the udder and the legs and <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">slowly start adding details<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">; sketch the ears, eyes, nostrils, teats, and tail.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Once your cow outline is finished, shade your sketch by combining an HB and 4B pencil or apply different levels of pressure to your preferred pencil to create different shades of grey. Shading will help you <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">enhance <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the cow\u2019s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> features and bring your sketch to life!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lastly, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">don\u2019t forget to shade the area under<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">cow<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">so it\u2019s not suspended mid-air.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Did you enjoy learning how to draw a <\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">cow<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">? Let us know in the comments below which tutorial you want to see next!<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover how to draw a cow in only five steps!\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b Did you know that cows form close friendships? 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