How to Draw a Cowgirl (Easy Step by Step)
This cowgirl is fun to draw because she has a big hat, a friendly smile and a lasso. She is built from simple shapes: curves, ovals and a few straight lines.
- Medium
- 15 minutes
- 6 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
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How to draw a cowgirl step by step
How to Draw a Cowgirl · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Sides of the head
Draw two curved lines that bow outward, one on the left and one on the right, like a pair of parentheses. They are the sides of the head, and the top and bottom are left open.
Step 2: The cowboy hat
Draw a wide, curvy brim across the top, like a long smile with pointy ends. Then add a rounded crown on top with a little dip in the middle, so the head lines tuck under the brim.
Step 3: Braid and hair
On the left, draw a small oval braid hanging down from the side of the head. On the right, draw a small leaf-shaped oval and a short curly line, the start of the other braid and her raised arm.
Step 4: Face, vest and hand
Draw two round dots for eyes and a curved smile. Under the face, draw a curved collar line with a V shape below it and two straight lines going down for the vest. On the right, add a small oval for the raised hand and a tall thin stick above it.
Step 5: Arm, skirt and boots
On the left, draw a long bent arm ending in a small hand. At the bottom, draw a wide skirt with a straight hem, then two short legs and two rounded boots.
Step 6: The lasso loop
At the top of the stick, draw a big oval loop. Add a straight belt line across the middle of the body.
All done!
Go over your lines with a marker, then color it in.
Finished your cowgirl? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a kid with a balloon or how to draw a kid in pajamas next.
Tips for drawing a cowgirl
- Draw the hat brim as a wide smile shape first, then add the round crown on top so the two parts fit together.
- Start with two curved lines for the sides of the head, and let the hat brim cover their tops.
- Draw the lasso loop and stick last, and keep the loop a nice big oval.
Free cowgirl coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this cowgirl coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your cowgirl drawing
Try a brown hat and boots, a red vest and a blue skirt. For a creative twist, give her a rainbow lasso.
Cowgirl fun fact for kids
A lasso is a rope with a loop on one end. Cowboys and cowgirls on ranches have used lassos to catch cattle and horses for hundreds of years.
Questions about drawing a cowgirl
What shapes do I need to draw a cowgirl?
You need curved lines for the head, ovals for the braids, hand and lasso loop, and a wide curvy brim for the hat. The vest and skirt use straight lines, with a V shape on the vest.
How do I make my cowgirl look cuter?
Draw the eyes as two simple round dots and add a curved smile. A big hat and a big lasso loop make her extra cheerful.
How do I draw a cowboy hat?
Start with a wide, curved brim like a smile with pointy ends. Then add a rounded crown on top with a small dip in the middle.
