How to Draw a Cheetah
Hey y'all, let's learn how to draw a cheetah. This lesson is perfect for beginners..
In fact, I will break it down step by step. We'll start with the basic shapes and work our way to adding the cheetah's famous spots. I'll guide you all the way through.
Don't worry if it's not perfect; practice makes progress and that's all we are after right now! By the end of this 50-minute session, you'll have your very own cheetah drawing. I know you can do this!
Ready to bring some wild vibes to your art? Let's make it happen with this fun and simple lesson on how to draw a cheetah!
Estimated Time: 50 minutes
Level: Intermediate
Materials
- Blank Paper
- Pencil
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
Lesson: How to Draw a Cheetah
We’ll break it down with simple shapes and lines to make it easy-peasy. No need to stress over extreme details. By the end, you'll have a sleek cheetah sprinting fast! First, grab your materials: blank paper, a pencil, and some crayons or colored pencils. You got everything? Cool, let's get started!
Outline the Head
Begin by forming the outline of the cheetah’s head similar to the illustration.
Draw the Eye
Outline the cheetah’s oval-shaped eye.
Add the Nose
Add the triangular outline of the cheetah’s nose.
Form the Mouth
Form the cheetah’s mouth below its nose. Then, draw the furry shape of its neck.
Attach the Ears
Attach the small rounded ears on top of its head.
Form the Back
Form the curving shape of the cheetah’s back by drawing a wavy line connected to the top of its head.
Draw the Front Legs
Draw the cheetah’s front legs and form the shape of its paws as shown.
Outline the Underbelly
Form the furry outline of its underbelly.
Attach the Hind Legs
Attach the curving shape of the cheetah’s strong hind legs to the back of its body. Then, draw its paws at the end of its legs.
Add the Claws
Add pointed claws attached to the cheetah’s paws.
Outline the Tail
Outline the long, curving tail attached to the end of the cheetah’s body.
Fill in the Eyes and Nose
First, color the eye with black. Next, add a small circular shimmer. Then, fill in the nose with dark brown.
Add Shading to the Cheetah’s Body
Shade the cheetah’s underbelly with a cream color. Then, use yellow to fill in the rest of its body.
Fill in the Claws
Fill in the claws with gray.
Add the Spotted Pattern
Add the spotted pattern all over the cheetah’s body using a dark shade of gray. Then, draw the teardrop shape along its cheek.
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