1Step 1 of 7
Draw the head
Draw a round head near the top of your page. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Yak
This cartoon yak is a round head, big curved horns, small ears, a bumpy fringe, a light muzzle and a shaggy body. 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 20 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 yak, step by step
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Add the big horns and ears
On each side of the head, draw a big horn that curves up and out. Under each horn, draw a small ear.
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3Step 3 of 7
Draw the hair and eyes
On top of the head, draw a bumpy fringe of hair. Then draw two round eyes with a white shine under it.
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Draw the muzzle
Draw a light oval muzzle at the bottom of the head, with two nostrils and a small smile.
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Draw the shaggy body
Under the head, draw a big body with a zigzag bottom, like long shaggy hair that touches the ground.
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Add the hooves and hair lines
Draw two dark hooves peeking out under the hair, and a few long lines on the body for the shaggy fur.
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Color your yak
Dark brown for the fur, cream for the horns, grey for the muzzle and black for the hooves.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon yak
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Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
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Big horns
Curve the horns up and out like a big U.
3
Zigzag hair
Draw the bottom of the body as a zigzag line. It looks like long shaggy hair.
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Fringe
A bumpy fringe of hair on top of the head makes the yak look fluffy.
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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 yak, add a background, a friend or a funny hat.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon yak in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon yak easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
What is the difference between a yak and a bison?
A yak has much longer hair that hangs down like a skirt. A bison has a big hump and shorter hair.
Where do yaks live?
Yaks live high in the Himalaya mountains and Tibet, where it is very cold.
What colors do I need for a cartoon yak?
Dark brown, cream, grey and black.
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.
