With their dark, gentle eyes and tranquil demeanor, it’s easy to understand why too.
A happy cow dressed with a bell collar goes hand in hand with the picturesque scenery of the countryside.
If you’ve never sketched a bovine, however, it may seem difficult to render its anatomy correctly.
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This tutorial will teach youhow to draw a cowlying down in a field.
Ready to get started?
Then, let’s draw a cow!
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Learn how to draw a cow with these step by step instructions.
This will be the slope of the cow’s back.
So, take your pencil underneath the end of the wavy line andlightly sketch a circle.
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Step 4: Add the muzzle
Afterward, it is time toadd the cow’s distinctive muzzle.
So, at the end of the snout sketch a half-circle.
Add a smaller half-circle underneath to create the lower lip.
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Then,sketch a pair of front legsusing rectangular shapes.
Remember to draw the line for the belly between the two pairs of legs.
First,draw a wide almond eyeon either side of the cow’s head, underneath the ears.
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Then, moving down to the muzzle,add a pair of nostrilsnear the top of the half-circle shape.
Erase any preliminary guidelines that you don’t need.
Then, draw some folds of extra skin underneath the bovine’s face.
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Starting at the head, add some more wrinkles and folds around the cow’s neck and chest.
I recommend looking at some reference photos as you work on this step.
This can be as simple or as detailed as you want it to be.
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I highly recommend using hills when you want to draw a quick and easy background.
These simple additions can give your drawing a special touch.
Place a scrap of paper under your drawing hand and slowly go over the sketch with a pen.
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It’s important to leave this step until last, otherwise, you risk smearing the ink.
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Art & Photo: Margherita Cole | My Modern Met
Art & Photo: Margherita Cole | My Modern Met
Art & Photo: Margherita Cole | My Modern Met
Art & Photo: Margherita Cole | My Modern Met
Art & Photo: Margherita Cole | My Modern Met
