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Draw the big head
Draw a big round head. Baby animals have big heads and small bodies. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Tiger Cub
This cartoon tiger cub is a big round head, round ears, big eyes, a white muzzle, a small body, a tail, arms, white paws and stripes. 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 15 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 tiger cub, step by step
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Add the round ears
On top of the head, draw two round ears with a white circle inside each one.
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4Step 4 of 7
Draw the muzzle
Draw a white muzzle shaped like a wide heart, a pink nose and a little smile. Add pink cheeks.
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Draw the small body
Under the head, draw a small round body with a white tummy, and a tail.
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Add the paws and stripes
Draw two arms and two feet with white paws. Then draw dark stripes on the head, body and tail.
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Color your tiger cub
Orange for the fur, white for the muzzle, tummy and ear spots, pink for the nose and black for the stripes.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon tiger cub
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Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
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Stripes last
Draw the stripes at the very end, in pairs on each side.
3
White muzzle
Draw the muzzle like a wide heart and leave it white.
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White ear spots
Tigers have a white spot on the back of each ear.
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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 tiger cub, add a background, a friend or a funny hat.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon tiger cub in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon tiger cub easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
What is a baby tiger called?
A baby tiger is called a cub.
Are tiger cubs born with stripes?
Yes. Tiger cubs are born with stripes already on their fur.
What colors do I need for a cartoon tiger cub?
Orange, white, pink and black.
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.
