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If you want to teach your children about domestic animals and make them fun and engaging, you can start by drawing a cow.
We have included steps to help you draw a cow for kids. It might seem a little challenging initially, but it becomes easy and fun to teach and learn if you break the process into easy steps. Drawing is an important skill that allows children to develop fine motor skills and connect between what they see and learn. This activity also helps them develop their imagination. Therefore, it is a good idea to encourage your children to draw. So, read on to learn more and spend quality time with your child while drawing.
Key Pointers
- Drawing domestic animals is a great way to encourage your child to learn about them.
- Cows are family-loving animals best known for providing milk and being friendly.
- They are honored in Hinduism and are often considered to be providing mothers.
- You can choose a simple or detailed drawing of a cow according to your child’s age and abilities.
- You may also make a dotted-line drawing of the cow for your child to trace to get a better idea of its shape.
How To Draw A Cow Step By Step Tutorial 1
Follow these simple steps to draw a cow for kids.
- Start by drawing a small circle on a plain page for the head and then draw a huge oval for the torso.
- Draw a little smaller circle than the head under the center of the head. Then roughly sketch the ears. The ears would look like half ovals.
- Now sketch the tail and Draw the legs and the udders.
- Now the general shapes are ready, and we need to add more details.
- Draw a smaller circle in the eye for the pupil. Draw two smaller circles on the snout, use wavy lines for the hair. Draw horns out of the hair, located right above the ear. And sketch a small bell under the neck, like you, always see.
- Erase all Guidelines from the previous sketch; darken the lines of the head. Draw thick eyebrows, nostrils, and pupils. Now draw small lines in the ear for added effect.
- Now repeat the steps for the lower body; darken the lines, draw hooves, and a tassel at the end of the tail.
And now go ahead and color the cow. Once you’ve drawn the cow, color it, and show off the finished drawing to all your friends and family!
Quick tipHow To Draw A Cow Step By Step Tutorial 2
This is the easier method of creating cow art for kids. Here is a step-by-step guide to help you draw a cute cartoon cow for kids.
- Start by drawing an oval
- Now draw another vertical oval almost starting from the inside of the previous oval. Also draw a curved line to divide the head into two parts.
- Draw the legs, they look like pipes, stuck together.
- Now draw the ears, Ears would look like leaves, draw a curved line inside the ear for the effect.
- Now draw the horns just inside the ears
- Now draw two dots for the eyes and two circles inside the curved line for the nose.
- Now draw small circles inside the pelvis, to give detailing
- Now draw the tail of the cow.
- Now draw the udders
- Color the cow as you see in the picture.
Lydia Monks, an illustrator of children’s books from the United Kingdom, explains how drawing a cow is similar to sketching many basic shapes. She says, “And I also said yesterday that drawing animals really is about drawing shapes, that’s all she is really. She’s (cow) just a lot of rectangles stuck together, I’ll show you what I mean (i).”
She then effortlessly draws rectangles and makes a cow.
Interesting Facts about Cows
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Share these interesting facts about cows with your kid, while he draws.
- Cows love their family and like to sleep close to the family. The sleeping order is decided by the cow’s rank in the hierarchy.
- Cows make friends easily and like to spend most of the time with their preferred friends.
Did you know?- They display emotions and produce more milk when they are treated well.
- They also show their excitement when they are let loose in an open field after a long time.
- They are devoted mothers and walk for miles to find their calves.
- They have a 360-degree vision and can see predators coming from any direction.
- They have an amazing sense of smell and can detect odors up to five miles away.
- Cow’s milk is drunk and is also used to make cheese and other products.
- The cow is also a protected animal in Hinduism and is worshiped. Most Hindus do not eat beef.
- Cows have a stomach with four compartments.
- Cows don’t see red and green colors. They are red-green color blind.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What materials do children need to draw a cow?
Keep basic materials such as pencils, erasers, and sharpeners handy. You may also use black crayons or markers for outlining, white card stock or paper for drawing, and colored crayons or oil paints for more creativity.
2. What are some fun cow drawing activities for children?
Some fun activities that involve cows include cow footprint paintings, cow puppets, clay cow magnets, paper plate cows, cows made from cotton, and cows on popsicles. You may also give your child some cow coloring pages as ask them to get creative and unleash their inner Picaso.
3. What mistakes must children avoid when drawing a cow?
Parents must make sure their children have ample room and flexibility to draw. Do not exert pressure on them to create a flawless drawing. Also, parents must understand that drawing is a relaxing and therapeutic pastime for children. Therefore, you must let children unleash their creativity with no hindrance.
4. What other animals can my child learn to draw?
Your child can learn to sketch different animals, insects, and birds depending on their age. Younger children might find dogs, cats, elephants, parrots, ducks, and butterflies easy to draw. As they get older, you can introduce them to drawing more complex animals, such as pigs, horses, giraffes, peacocks, and chickens. Follow simple drawing guides for each, and your children will pick them up quickly.
Teaching your child to draw cows is an excellent way to get them creative and excited about farm animals. If your child has mastered drawing the basic version of a cow, you can teach them these complex cow drawings for kids to create their own illustrations. Although these diagrams start with basic shapes, the results look spectacular, particularly after coloring. We have simplified the process by breaking down each step to make it easier for them to understand. Let them gain control over one step before you progress to the next one. Since each child learns at their own pace, let them learn as per their comfort levels.
Illustration: Easy Tutorials On How To Draw A Cow For Kids
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Learn how to draw a cow in an easy and fun way! Follow our step-by-step instructions to create a cartoon cow drawing that is perfect for beginners.
Personal Experience: Source
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i. How to draw a cow with Lydia Monks.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82eCxQF7m_A
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