Learn how to draw a cartoon sheep with spiral horns and a fluffy coat. This easy drawing tutorial helps beginners practice curls, scalloped outlines, and simple animal proportions.
What You Will Need
- Drawing paper
- Pencil and eraser
- Black marker or colored pencils
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Time needed:
24 minutes.
Step-by-Step Drawing Guide
Step 1: Draw the Curled Horns
Draw one inward spiral on each side of the empty head area. Add a broad outer curve around each spiral.
Pro Tip: Keep the spirals similar in diameter and opposite in direction.
Step 2: Add the Woolly Forehead
Connect the horns with a wide row of rounded wool bumps. Add a few small inner curves along the lower edge.
Pro Tip: Vary the bump widths slightly for a natural fleece texture.
Step 3: Draw the Ears
Add a long drooping ear below each horn. Draw a smaller teardrop curve inside both ears.
Pro Tip: Angle both ears gently downward from the head.
Step 4: Complete the Face
Draw a rounded face beneath the wool, then add eyebrows and large highlighted eyes. Finish with a small nose and two short mouth curves.
Pro Tip: Center the nose below the gap between the eyes.
Step 5: Build the Fluffy Body
Surround the face with a large cloud-like body made from rounded bumps. Add several short inner curves to suggest soft wool.
Pro Tip: Make the body wider than the horns for a full silhouette.
Step 6: Add Four Legs
Draw four short rectangular legs beneath the wool. Round each hoof, then add a horizontal division and tiny center split.
Pro Tip: Place the outer legs slightly higher to suggest depth.
Step 7: Color in your drawing!
Fun Facts
- Sheep grow wool, a fiber that people have used for thousands of years.
- Some sheep breeds have curled horns, while others are naturally hornless.
- Scalloped outlines are an efficient way to suggest thick fleece in cartoons.
Pin it now, Draw later!
Erase extra guides, trace the final shapes, and add soft cream or gray colors. Your cartoon sheep is complete, so try drawing a small flock nearby.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I draw matching spiral horns?
Mark equal circular areas first, then curl each spiral toward the center.
Can I make the wool even fluffier?
Yes, add more small rounded bumps and a few restrained inner curls.
What color should the face be?
Use tan, gray, black, or any color that complements the fleece.
