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Draw the head
Near the top right of your page, draw a round head. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Rooster
This cartoon rooster is a round head, a red comb and wattle, a small beak, an oval body, a wing, big tail feathers and thin legs. Watch each step being drawn in pencil, then copy it on your own paper. It works for kids from about age 5 and for adult beginners too.
7 easy steps 15 minutes Easy level Ages 5 and up
Copy the dark lines in each step. The grey lines are the parts you already drew.
How to draw a cartoon rooster, step by step
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Add the comb, beak and wattle
On top of the head, draw a bumpy red comb. Add a small pointy beak on the right and a round red wattle under it.
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Draw the eye
Draw a round eye with a white shine and a small pink cheek.
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Draw the body
Under the head, draw a big oval body like an egg lying on its side.
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Add the tail and wing
On the left, draw three big curved tail feathers. Then draw a round wing on the body with two feather lines.
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Draw the legs and feet
Under the body, draw two thin legs with three toes on each foot.
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Color your rooster
Orange brown for the body and head, darker brown for the wing, green and blue for the tail, red for the comb and wattle, and yellow for the beak and legs.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon rooster
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Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
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Bumpy comb
Draw the comb with three round bumps on top of the head.
3
Big tail
Make the tail feathers long and curved so they stand up tall.
4
Three toes
Each foot has three toes that spread out.
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Go over the final lines
Trace your drawing with a darker pencil or a black pen so it stands out after coloring.
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Make it your own
Once you finish your rooster, add a background, a friend or a funny hat.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon rooster in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon rooster easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
What is the difference between a rooster and a hen?
A rooster is a boy chicken with a big comb and long colorful tail feathers. A hen is smaller with a short tail.
Can I add a fence?
Yes. Draw a wooden fence under the rooster so it looks like it is on a farm.
What colors do I need for a cartoon rooster?
Orange brown, dark brown, green, blue, red and yellow.
Can I print the steps?
Yes. Right click or long press any step picture to save it, then print it and keep it next to you while you draw.
