If you love Sesame Street, you’ll enjoy my lesson on how to draw Cookie Monster, a large, blue, furry character who is obsessed with cookies.

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How to Draw Cookie Monster: Introduction

Cookie Monster has an instantly recognizable appearance – large, round eyes that move in all directions and, of course, his big, blue, furry body. While this character is easy to recognize, conveying his look accurately requires careful attention to detail without spending too much effort on the drawing process.

In this lesson, I’ll share tips that will help you to learn how to draw Cookie Monster in a way that looks both recognizable and believable, without requiring excessive effort. By following these techniques, you’ll be able to create a drawing that stays true to his classic look while keeping the process very simple.

Naturally, once you learn how to draw Cookie Monster, you’ll be able to draw other characters from similar shows. Many of them follow a comparable drawing style, making it easier to sketch different puppets while maintaining their distinct, recognizable features.

As is tradition on my website, I’ve included an additional Cookie Monster drawing tutorial at the end of this article. This extra lesson approaches the character from a different perspective and presents a slightly different but equally authentic version of Cookie Monster.

Cookie Monster Drawing Tutorial

Materials

Pencil
Paper
Eraser
Coloring supplies

Time needed: 35 minutes

How to Draw Cookie Monster

Draw Cookie Monster’s head.
Start drawing Cookie Monster by sketching a simple circle near the top of your page. This will serve as the base for Cookie Monster’s head. His head should be slightly wider than it is tall, but don’t worry about making it a perfect circle – his fluffy texture means his outline doesn’t need to be precise.
Sketch Cookie Monster’s body.
Cookie Monster’s torso should resemble an elongated oval or pear shape, slightly wider at the bottom. Unlike a regular oval, his body should have an uneven, slightly wavy outline to give the impression of fur. This will make him look soft and fuzzy. His body should be significantly larger than his head.
Add the eyes of the character.
At the top of the head, draw two overlapping circles. These circles should be large, taking up a good portion of the head’s surface. Since Cookie Monster has googly eyes that move in different directions, place the pupils off-center inside the circles.
Sketch the wide smiling mouth.
Now, draw a large, curved line that spans across the lower half of Cookie Monster’s face. His mouth should be open, so add another curved line below it to define the inside. Since Cookie Monster known for eating cookies, his mouth should appear extra large.
Draw Cookie Monster’s arms and hands.
His right arm should be raised, as if he’s waving or about to grab a cookie. Start from the side of his body and draw a wavy, slightly curved line. Since his arms are covered in thick fur, avoid making the lines smooth – add small jagged edges. Draw the second arm similarly, using a jagged outline.
Draw Cookie Monster’s legs and feet.
Start from the bottom of the large, rounded body of Cookie Monster and draw two slightly curved lines. His legs should not be too long, as his body is meant to look bulky. At the ends of his legs, draw large, flat feet. Like his arms, his feet should have a rough, jagged outline to emphasize his fur.
Erase the guidelines from your sketch.
Erase any unnecessary guidelines and refine the entire drawing of Cookie Monster. Check the proportions of the head, body, arms, and legs of Cookie Monster to make sure they look finished. If necessary, adjust the eyes or mouth to give the sketch more polished look.
Color the character in the classic blue.
Fill in the body of Cookie Monster body with a bright blue shade. His mouth should be dark inside, with a black or deep gray color. Leave his eyes white and add black pupils. To make your Cookie Monster drawing look more detailed and realistic you can add shadows.

Simple Cookie Monster Drawing Tutorial

This method uses a straightforward approach to drawing Cookie Monster’s shape. But even in this simple style, everything remains easily recognizable. Compared to the first tutorial, it takes a slightly different perspective in building his proportions and shapes, but the overall result remains very close to his classic look.

Begin this simple tutorial on how to draw Cookie Monster by sketching his head as a round shape. Below it, draw a large, slightly wider body with a wavy outline to illustrate fur. Add two overlapping circles on top of the head for the eyes, placing small pupils inside them. Below the eyes, draw a large, curved mouth.

Extend two arms from the sides of the body, one raised and the other outward, making the edges slightly rough to mimic his shaggy fur. Sketch the hands with rounded fingers. Draw short legs with wide, flat feet, maintaining a jagged outline. Refine the drawing by adjusting the lines and ensuring all features are placed correctly. Add color, using the classic blue for the body while keeping the eyes white and the inside of the mouth dark.

Simple Cookie Monster Worksheets

Conclusion

With just a few simple steps using basic lines and shapes, you have learned how to draw Cookie Monster from Sesame Street. I truly hope your drawing is as recognizable as possible and that the learning process was enjoyable for you. Now, try enhancing your drawing by adding an interesting background to place Cookie Monster in a fun setting.

You could also create a unique composition by making an unusual crossover between different universes. For example, you could draw SpongeBob next to Cookie Monster. That’s not something you’re likely to see in either of their original shows, but you can create such a crossover with your own creativity.