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 Snow Leopard
This cartoon snow leopard is a round head, round ears, a muzzle with whiskers, a round body, a long thick tail and dark rings. 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 snow leopard, step by step
2Step 2 of 7
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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5Step 5 of 7
Draw the body and tail
Under the head, draw a round body with a light tummy. Add a long thick tail that curls up on the right.
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6Step 6 of 7
Add the paws and spots
Draw two arms and two feet. Then draw small dark rings all over the head, body and tail.
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7Step 7 of 7
Color your snow leopard
Light grey for the fur, white for the muzzle and tummy, pink for the nose and ears, and dark grey for the rings.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon snow leopard
1
Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
2
Long tail
Make the tail long and thick. Snow leopards wrap it around themselves to stay warm.
3
Rings not dots
Draw small rings instead of solid dots.
4
Soft grey
Use light grey so it looks like a snowy cat.
5
Go over the final lines
Trace your drawing with a darker pencil or a black pen so it stands out after coloring.
6
Make it your own
Once you finish your snow leopard, add a background, a friend or a funny hat.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon snow leopard in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon snow leopard easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
Why is its tail so long?
The long thick tail helps it balance on rocks and keeps its face warm.
Can snow leopards roar?
No. Snow leopards cannot roar. They chuff, hiss and growl.
What colors do I need for a cartoon snow leopard?
Light grey, white, pink and dark grey.
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.
