This tutorial will be a logical continuation of the cow drawing guide, and here we will learn how to draw a cow face in two methods.

How to Draw a Cow Face: Introduction

If you’ve ever looked into the gentle eyes of a cow and wished to illustrate it on paper, this lesson is for you. I created a straightforward tutorial on how to draw a cow face that will show you the whole process in the simplest way possible.

The cow face we’re drawing is characterized by its wide-set eyes and large nose – elements that I teach you to sketch with accuracy.

Additionally, I’ll demonstrate how to sketch a cow face using a different method and get a different result.

By following these two methods, when you draw a cow face, you’ll be able to capture the physical likeness of this animal and train your overall cow drawing skills.

Cow Face Drawing Tutorial

Materials

Pencil
Paper
Eraser
Coloring supplies

Time needed: 20 minutes

How to draw a cow face step by step

Sketch the base shape of the snout.
Mark a horizontal oval near the bottom center of your page. This shape will represent the cow’s muzzle area, where the nose and mouth will be placed later. Make the oval slightly wider than it is tall. You can adjust the shape and size of the oval depending on the style you choose.
Draw the upper part of the cow head.
Above the oval of the muzzle, draw a larger vertical oval that slightly overlaps the first shape. This will form the main part of the cow’s head. The upper oval should be taller and slightly narrower than the lower one. Together, the two ovals form the complete outline of the head.
Sketch the eyes of the animal.
Draw two identical circular shapes inside the upper oval to represent the eyes on the cow face. Place them above the area where the two ovals meet. Keep the eyes fairly large. Each circle should be the same size and placed symmetrically.
Sketch the nostrils on the muzzle.
Inside the lower oval, draw two small ovals to represent the nostrils of the cow. The nostrils should be placed near the top of the lower oval. Keep their size small and their shape equal. The nostrils should be noticeably smaller than the eyes.
Draw the mouth line on the cow face.
Beneath the nostrils, sketch a long, gentle curve across the bottom portion of the lower oval of the cattle head. This line represents the cow’s mouth. Check the symmetry to keep the face symmetrical before moving to the next details.
Add the horns on top of the head.
Now draw the horns as two upward-curving shapes on top of the cow’s head. Sketch one on each side, starting near the top edges of the upper oval. Each horn should have a smooth and curved shape that tapers to a rounded point. Try to keep them symmetrical.
Sketch the ears below the horns.
Below each horn, sketch a wide, leaf-like shape for the cow’s ears. Each ear should extend to the sides and then taper to a soft point. Position them at an angle that feels natural and authentic. Make both ears similar in size and orientation.
Remove overlapping guidelines from the head.
Now, erase any overlapping or extra construction lines where the head ovals of the cattle intersect. Keep only the clean outline of the head, muzzle, horns, and ears. Strengthen the final contours with smoother lines. Review the proportions, both sides of the face should feel symmetrical. If necessary, slightly adjust the curves of the head.
Fill the cow’s face with realistic shades.
Fill the cow’s face with natural tones, for example you use a soft brown for the main head area, light beige or pink for the muzzle, and cream for the horns of the animal. The nostrils and eyes can be filled with a dark tone such as black or deep brown, with a small highlight inside the eyes.

Additional Content

And as always, I want to share a free PDF version of this lesson, created for convenient offline use. It includes the main steps from this cow face drawing tutorial in a simplified format for easy practice.

Inside, you’ll also find additional materials – a coloring page, tracing worksheet, and grid drawing worksheet. This set is useful for improving your drawing skills anywhere and helps you strengthen what you’ve learned in this tutorial.

Cow Face Drawing Worksheets

Spotted Cow Head Drawing Tutorial

In this easy cow head drawing guide, you will illustrate another simple and cute version of this farm animal. The drawing shows the cow from the front, just like in the previous guide, but uses a different set of steps and coloring scheme.

Begin by sketching the rounded shape of the head. Add two short horns at the top and large oval eyes placed symmetrically.

Draw a wide snout with two nostrils and a soft curved line for the mouth. Next, illustrate the large ears on both sides. Add the characteristic patches on the head using free, irregular contours to make the pattern look natural.

Keep the lines smooth and simple. When coloring, apply light pink for the muzzle, black or dark brown for the spots, and light beige for the horns.