How to Draw a Cheetah
Learn how to draw a cheetah step by step. This page keeps every cheetah lesson in one place, like a cute golden cartoon cheetah with black spots and tear marks. Each lesson shows one step at a time in pencil, so it is easy to follow.
What makes a cartoon cheetah
Golden yellow fur, round black spots, small round ears and two black tear marks that run from the eyes down to the mouth. The tear marks are what make a cheetah different from a leopard.
Tips for drawing a cheetah
- Draw the tear marks from the inside corner of each eye.
- Make the spots small, round and solid black.
- Keep the ears small and round.
- Give the tail a dark tip.
Questions people ask
How do you draw a cheetah for kids?
Draw a round head with cheek tufts, two small round ears, eyes with tear marks and a white muzzle with a nose. Then add a pear shaped body, legs, a long tail and black spots all over.
What colors do you use for a cartoon cheetah?
Golden yellow for the fur, white for the muzzle, tummy and paws, and black for the spots, tear marks, nose and tail tip.
What is the difference between a cheetah and a leopard?
A cheetah has solid round black spots and black tear marks on its face. A leopard has spots shaped like little flowers, called rosettes, and no tear marks.