1Step 1 of 7
Draw the head
Draw a big round head that is a little wider than it is tall. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Leopard
This cartoon leopard is a round head, round ears, a muzzle with whiskers, a round body, a long tail and lots of spots. Watch each step being drawn in pencil, then copy it on your own paper. It works for kids from about age 5 and for adult beginners too.
7 easy steps 20 minutes Easy level Ages 5 and up
Copy the dark lines in each step. The grey lines are the parts you already drew.
How to draw a cartoon leopard, step by step
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Add the ears
On top of the head, draw two round ears with a smaller pink shape inside each one.
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4Step 4 of 7
Draw the muzzle, nose and whiskers
Draw two small round cheeks for the muzzle, a pink nose on top, a little mouth and three whiskers on each side.
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Draw the body and tail
Under the head, draw a round body with a light tummy. Add a long tail that curls up on the right.
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Add the paws and spots
Draw two round arms and two feet. Then draw lots of small dark spots on the head, body and tail.
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Color your leopard
Golden yellow for the fur, cream for the muzzle and tummy, pink for the nose and ears, and dark brown for the spots.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon leopard
1
Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
2
Spots last
Draw the whole leopard first, then add the spots at the end.
3
Different sizes
Make some spots a little bigger and some smaller. It looks more natural.
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Whiskers
Three thin whiskers on each side make the face look like a big cat.
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Go over the final lines
Trace your drawing with a darker pencil or a black pen so it stands out after coloring.
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Make it your own
Once you finish your leopard, add a background, a friend or a funny hat.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon leopard in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon leopard easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
What is the difference between a leopard and a cheetah?
A cheetah has small round dots and black lines from its eyes. A leopard has bigger spots and no lines on the face.
Can I draw rosette spots?
Yes. Draw small open circles instead of dots to make leopard rosettes.
What colors do I need for a cartoon leopard?
Golden yellow, cream, pink and dark brown.
Can I print the steps?
Yes. Right click or long press any step picture to save it, then print it and keep it next to you while you draw.
