Let’s take a look at how to draw a cartoon rooster, a bright and cheerful bird that’s perfect for simple, colorful drawings. This 14-step tutorial breaks the process into clear, manageable parts so you can easily follow along. This cartoon rooster drawing focuses on basic shapes, curved lines, and smooth transitions to create an expressive and fun character.
Key Features to Include in the Drawing
- Head: Rounded with a red comb on top
- Beak: Short and yellow with a small red wattle underneath
- Eyes: Large and expressive for a friendly cartoon look
- Body: Oval shape with soft feathers
- Tail: Curved red feathers forming a fan shape
- Feet: Thin yellow legs with simple claws
If you’re looking to continue drawing similar animals, try sketching a running chicken, a chicken farmer, a chick in an egg or a rockstar rooster next – each brings a new set of shapes to practice with.
Step Color Legend
- Red Color: shows what to draw in the current step
- Black Color: indicates lines drawn in earlier steps
- Grey Color: marks the initial sketch for proportions














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