Draw a small oval for the head
Add a rounded shape behind the head for the hood
Sketch the body as a long curved line extending downward
Draw the other side of the body to form a thick snake shape
Add the tail tapering to a point
Draw the eyes near the top of the head
Add the mouth line and small fangs if desired
Refine the hood edges to make them wide and smooth
Outline the body with clean, continuous curves
Erase extra guidelines
Add scales or simple pattern details if desired
Shade or color the cobra