1Step 1 of 7
Draw the coils
At the bottom of your page, draw a wide flat oval. On top of it, draw a smaller oval. These are the coils. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Cobra
This cartoon cobra is two coils, a tall neck, a wide hood, a small head, a forked tongue and hood pattern. 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 cobra, step by step
2Step 2 of 7
Add the neck
From the top coil, draw a thick body that rises straight up.
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3Step 3 of 7
Draw the big hood
At the top of the neck, draw a wide hood shaped like a big spoon.
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4Step 4 of 7
Draw the head and face
At the top of the hood, draw a small oval head. Add two round eyes with a white shine, two nostrils and a smile.
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5Step 5 of 7
Add the tongue and hood pattern
Draw a red forked tongue. Inside the hood, draw a lighter oval with lines across it, and dark dots along the sides of the hood.
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6Step 6 of 7
Draw the belly lines
Draw short lines across the neck, and curved lines on the coils.
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7Step 7 of 7
Color your cobra
Tan for the body and hood, light yellow for the inside of the hood, dark brown for the pattern and red for the tongue.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon cobra
1
Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
2
Hood shape
Draw the hood like a big spoon, wide in the middle.
3
Head on top
Put a small oval head at the top of the hood.
4
Belly lines
Short lines across the neck show the belly scales.
5
Go over the final lines
Trace your drawing with a darker pencil or a black pen so it stands out after coloring.
6
Make it your own
Once you finish your cobra, add a background, a friend or a funny hat.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon cobra in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon cobra easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
Why does a cobra open its hood?
It spreads its hood to look bigger and warn others to stay away.
Where do cobras live?
Cobras live in Africa and Asia, including India.
What colors do I need for a cartoon cobra?
Tan, light yellow, dark brown and red.
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.
