How to Draw a Cowboy Hat on a Person: Easy Self-Portrait Art Lesson for Kids
Below you’ll find an easy step-by-step tutorial for how to draw a Cowboy Hat. This tutorial even includes a little help in drawing the bandana.
Cowboy Hat Drawing
Cowboy Hats by Students in Dallas, TX
This tutorial shows students how to draw a classic cowboy hat—and then add an easy face underneath it. There’s even a simple option for drawing a bandana, which makes the whole picture feel like a mini character design. It’s a fun self-portrait twist when your class is learning about the Gold Rush or the American West… because who hasn’t wondered what it might have been like to live in those days?
A cowboy hat is known for two big features: a tall crown and a wide brim. It’s most closely associated with North American cowboys, and it’s still worn today—especially by ranch workers in the western and southern United States.
If you want a quick history connection, John Batterson Stetson is often credited with popularizing the modern American cowboy hat. One early style made by Stetson in 1865 had a flatter brim and a straight-sided crown with softly rounded corners. These hats were designed to be practical: lightweight, water-resistant, and sturdy enough for long days outdoors.
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Cowboy Hat Coloring Page
Materials for a Cowboy Hat Drawing
Directions to Draw a Cowboy Hat Step by Step
Time needed: 50 minutes
How to Draw a Cowboy Hat
- Start with a U shape for the head.
- Add the hat rim above it.
- Finish the top of the hat.
- Draw a scarf under the head.
- Add the shoulders and the fabric details.
- Draw the eyes and the ears.
- Add the nose and mouth.
- Add more hair, if needed to make it look like you.
- Trace with a marker and color.
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