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Draw the head
Draw a wide round head with a pointy tuft of fur on each cheek. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Red Panda
This cartoon red panda is a wide head with cheek tufts, pointy white ears, white face marks, a round body, dark legs and a striped tail. 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 red panda, step by step
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Add the ears
Draw two big pointy ears on top of the head, with a smaller dark shape inside each one.
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Draw the white face marks
Draw a small white oval above each eye spot, and a big white shape across the bottom of the face for the cheeks and muzzle.
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Draw the eyes, nose and smile
Draw two round eyes with a white shine, a small dark nose and a little smile.
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Add the paws and striped tail
Draw two dark arms and feet. On the right, draw a big fluffy tail with dark stripes.
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Color your red panda
Red orange for the fur, white for the face marks and ears, dark brown for the tummy, paws, ear insides and tail stripes.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon red panda
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Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
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White marks
The white marks above the eyes and around the muzzle are what make a red panda face.
3
Cheek tufts
Add a small pointy tuft on each cheek so the face looks fluffy.
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Tail stripes
Draw the tail first, then add three dark stripes across it.
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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 red panda, add a background, a friend or a funny hat.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon red panda in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon red panda easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
Is a red panda a panda?
No. A red panda is not a bear like the giant panda. It is its own kind of animal.
Why is the tummy dark?
Real red pandas have dark brown legs and tummies. It helps them hide in the trees.
What colors do I need for a cartoon red panda?
Red orange, white 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.
