How to Color a Cow – A Little Friends Coloring Book

Are you ready to dive into the world of color and create your own masterpiece?

In today’s blog post, we’ll explore one of the most adorable pages from the famous Little Friends Coloring Book. This isn’t just a regular coloring page; it's a relaxing and creative journey that lets you express your personality with every stroke.

If you’re looking for a cute animal coloring guide or a super sweet cow coloring page, you've come to the right place!

What You'll Need to Get Started

• The Coloring Page: The adorable cow coloring page from the Little Friends Coloring Book. 
• Ohuhu Markers:
• E010: A pale skin tone, used for the cow's base coat.
• E130: A caramel brown, used for the main large spots.
• E110: A warm brown, used for smaller spots and for adding shading.
• RV260: A reddish-pink, used for the cheeks and nose.
• A White Gel Pen: For adding highlights and bright details.

Detailed Guide on How to Color a Cute Cow

Step 1: Color the Base Coat

To create a smooth, creamy base coat for the cow's skin, which helps the later colors apply well, we'll use the E010 marker. Apply it evenly over the cow's entire body, head, ears, and tail.

Use the side of the brush nib to lay down an even, streak free base. A solid base will unify the cow's fur and give you a clean canvas for adding spots and shadows later without patchiness.

Step 2: Add Hair and Orange Spots

Using the E110 marker, randomly color large spots on the cow’s body, tail, and head. These spots should vary in size and shape to look natural. Use this same color for the fluffy hair on top of the cow's head.

The orange hue gives a warm, cheerful feeling, making the cow even more lovable and unique. It helps transform the cow from an ordinary animal coloring page into a character with personality.

Step 3: Create the Large Brown Spots

With the E130 marker, add more smaller spots, blending them with the E110 spots. This adds more detail, and coloring the hooves makes the picture more dynamic.

You can use a layering technique to darken the edges of the larger brown spots, creating a natural shading effect. For a cute touch, leave a special spot in the shape of a heart on the cheek or near the eye.

Step 4: Color the Cheeks and Nose Pink

To make the cow look more lively and cute, use the RV260 marker. Gently color the cow's cheeks and nose.

This pastel pink is a signature color for cute coloring pages. It not only makes the picture brighter but also highlights the character's charming and innocent personality.

Step 5: Highlight with a White Gel Pen

After the marker layers have dried, use a white gel pen to add highlights to the eyes, and create bright spots on the cheeks and nose.

You can also use this pen to add shiny details on the hooves and the brown spots. A single white dot on the cheek or hair can make the character pop. 

Highlighting is the final "emotional connection" step, turning a flat drawing into a vibrant image, like sunlight sparkling on the cow's fur.

This step seems simple but is incredibly important. It "breathes life" into the drawing, making the colors more dynamic and giving the surface a smooth, glossy feel.

With these five simple steps, you've transformed a cute cow coloring page into an adorable, vibrant, and perfect to share piece of art.

 

Want to see the entire coloring process in more detail? Visit Southern Lotus's Instagram page for the full tutorial video!