22+ Cute and Easy Cow Drawing Ideas

Hi there! 😊 Today, I’m bringing you a collection of fun and creative drawing ideas featuring one of the most lovable animals: cows! If you enjoy doodling cute and quirky animals, these 22+ cute and easy cow drawing ideas will be right up your alley.

This collection has a little bit of everything: simple doodles for chill afternoons, chubby chibi cows that make your heart melt, and even a Christmassy one (because I started drawing these right as the seasons were changing – oops!). It’s perfect if you love adding a touch of whimsy to your art and want some easy inspiration to follow.

Materials : 

• Use a pencil and an eraser to sketch your doodle first
• Then go over your initial sketch with an ink pen of your choice
• When the ink has dried out, erase the sketch under it
• Done!♥

Simple Cow

Here’s a fun way to start: on the top part of the drawing, there’s a super cute, stylized cow. Big head, little dot eyes – it’s the kind of style I like the most. Right under it, there’s another cow that still feels a bit cartoony but looks a little more like a real cow.

You can see more of the real features, like the proportions and the gentle eyes. Both are cute, but if you’ve been hanging around here for a while, you probably already guessed I prefer the extra stylized one. I think chibi animals just have a special charm. So in this article, we’ll mostly look at chibi cows; because they’re soft, round, and just too cute to resist.

Cow in a Bottle

This idea came straight from my love of drawing tiny worlds in bottles. There’s something magical about it. Of course, I’d never put a real animal in a bottle – this is just a doodle – but on paper, it feels dreamy. This cow is tucked inside a little bottle like a tiny treasure. It’s simple, cute, and whimsical.

I also made a more detailed version of it for anyone who wants to add a little extra sparkle. There are tiny stars, extra accents, and just more magic packed in. Drawing it felt like capturing a soft moment in a quiet little world.

Chibi Cow Head

This is for anyone who loves chibi animals as much as I do. It’s just a floating cow head. very round, very cute, and extra chibified. Big eyes, a soft expression, and little ears poking out on the sides. It’s simple, quick, and honestly makes the perfect doodle for when you want something adorable without thinking too hard.

Cow Spice Latte

Okay, I’ve seen this all over Pinterest, and I couldn’t help myself. It’s a little cow-themed cup with a drink inside – kind of like a cow-shaped pumpkin spice latte. Would I drink out of it in real life? Probably not. But as a drawing? It’s adorable. The idea is so playful, and I had so much fun with the shape. It’s the kind of doodle that makes you smile while you’re sketching.

Chubby Chibi Cow

I think this might be my favorite from the whole collection. It’s a super chubby, super squishy little cow, with this super cute jellybean body shape. The roundness just makes it ten times cuter. It’s really simple to draw too, which makes it a great choice if you’re just getting started. Honestly, this one feels like a plush toy I wish I had. It’s cozy, happy, and just full of charm.

Sleepy Cow

A csuper cute chibi cow sleeping. Cows sleep in little naps. Just a few minutes at a time, lying down in the grass. They don’t sleep like us, but they rest a lot throughout the day. So if you see a cow napping, consider yourself lucky!

Cute Cow & Flower

And here’s a soft one. It’s just a sweet little cow, leaning down to smell a flower. I don’t actually know if cows eat flowers or just grass (do they?), but the image felt right. There’s something calming about it. A cow, a flower, and a quiet moment – it’s a peaceful little scene that feels almost like a daydream.

Also, a “did you know” moment: xows don’t have four separate stomachs, but one stomach with four compartments. It helps them digest grass super slowly, like a little natural compost machine. They even chew their food twice. First they swallow it, then bring it back up to chew again. It’s a little gross and a little magical. lol

Cow & the Starry Sky

This one is a cute little cow looking a the starry sky. Isn’t it a peaceful view? And I don’t know if you knew, but xows can see almost all the way around them. Because of how their eyes are placed, they have nearly 360° vision, which is kind of wild.

Cute Cow and Heart Bubble

A curious little cow. ♥ Actually, cows are surprisingly curious. If you leave something new near them, they’ll come check it out slowly, sniff it, and just stand there looking at it for a while.

Roundest Cow

A serene, closed-eyes pose with minimal details. Basically, the shape of this cow is a circle. Or an egg ? This cow is relaxed, round, and ready to steal your heart. So easy, yet so satisfying to draw!

Cows are really kind animals. They’re not aggressive, they move slowly, and they often nuzzle or lean into other cows just to be close.

Fluffy Highland Cow

A fluffy highland cow with its adorable bangs and tiny horns! I love these little cows and their fluffy look, so I couldn’t help but adding it to the list ! It’s a bit harder to draw than all the other cows I’ve drawn for this collection, but I made it extra cute.

Highland cows are basically walking plushies. With long fuzzy hair and bangs that cover their eyes, they look like soft pillows with horns.

Flower Cow

Dressed in some sort of floral crown, this cow is perfect for a spring or nature-themed drawing session. You can add more flowers if you really want to give it a floral crown look! A little pop of pink adds so much character.

Bookworm Cow

This nerdy cow with a book in its hooves is as cute as it gets! Perfect for combining your love of reading with your love of doodling.

And another one with a body this time! It’s even cuter, in my opinion.

Okay and lastly about cows reading books, this one! Obviously getting a little upset about the content of this book. I found this to be such a cute cow drawing idea, I had to add it to the collection even though it’s a little more complex. Take your time with this one!

Girly Cow with Eyelashes

This stylish cow with her fluttery eyelashes is a true diva. (and she looks extra curious, lol) Add her to your collection of cow drawings to bring some sass to your pages.

Chunky Little Cow

A chubby cow design that’s simple but irresistibly adorable. It’s looking to its right with a curious look. Okay let’s say I have a new favorite in this collection… I love her too much!

Also, did you know cows can recognize faces? If you visit the same cow again and again, they’ll remember you.

Cow Taking a Bath

A cute cow taking a bath! It looks super chill. Cows are not usually taking bath – or more like, being bathed. Ever, I think? I’ve never heard of a farmer bathing a cow, but I could be wrong. But what’s nice with drawings is that you can just draw impossible scenarios on your sheet of paper. So let your imagination run and imagine cows doing all sorts of silly things!

Santa Cow

This one makes me smile every time. It’s a festive little cow wearing a Santa hat and a cozy red scarf. I drew it around Christmas, and I remember feeling so warm and fuzzy while sketching it. I don’t know why I made it pink, honestly – maybe I just wanted to try something fun. It kind of works though, right? There’s something sweet about a pink cow celebrating Christmas. It feels like a tiny holiday card all by itself.

Cute Sitting Cow

A sitting cow all dressed up with a bow and a little bell! Yes, cows do sit down. They sort of fold their legs under their big fluffy bodies and plop down in the grass. It’s peaceful and very cute.

Cowffee

Pop a tiny cow into a coffee cup for a fun twist, and there you have a cowfee ! You can see a lot of takes on this idea on X (or again, Pinterest), actually, and I love these so much.

Baby Chibi Cow

A chubby little calf sitting with its tiny legs tucked in is sure to melt hearts. Add soft blush marks for an extra touch of cuteness. This one makes me think of young cows. ♥ Sometimes cows are a little silly. Young calves especially will bounce around, spin, and play with each other like puppies.

Mushroom Cow

This is a good idea for fall season, or for those who like mushrooms : a little cows surrounded by them ! This little one even has a couple of mushrooms growing on its head, but no worries, it’s nothing bad ! Isn’t it cute?

Simple Cow

This one is probably the easiest full body cow you can try to draw. It’s extremely simplified, and makes drawing a cow a real easy task ! Try, you’ll see !

Shy Cow with a Bow

Another sitting cow like the one we’ve seen a few drawings ago. You know what I love about cows? That there’s something really grounding about being around cows. They move slowly, breathe deeply, and sort of remind you to take a breath and slow down too.

Cheerful Sitting Cow

Okay I think you really can’t get more simple than this one. This is a cute chibi cow that you can draw in less than a minute, so get your pencil and try it out now ♥

Aesthetic Cow

Last one is a bit more of an aesthetic take on a cute little cow. Surround your cow with sparkling stars and a serene meadow backdrop. This magical vibe makes it a captivating design. I really like drawing circled lines and stars around my doodles, it makes them look so nice, dreamy and aesthetic. Don’t you think ?

Wrap Up

That’s it for this cozy cow collection! I hope these little drawing ideas brought a smile to your face and gave you some fun inspiration for your next sketch session. Don’t worry about making them perfect! the charm is in the little quirks and the joy of drawing something soft and silly.

Thank you so much for reading this article, and I hope I’ll see you in the next one.

If you enjoyed this article, be sure to check out some of my other drawing collections for more cute and fun ideas. Happy drawing♥

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