In this drawing lesson we’ll show you how to draw a Leopard in 6 easy steps. This step by step lesson progressively builds upon each previous step until you get to the final rendering of a big cat. Simply follow along with each step, drawing the portion shown in red for each step of the how to draw a leopard tutorial. Then, in just a few minutes you’ll have a simple and easy leopard drawing!

Before we begin the How To Draw a Leopard drawing lesson, here are some fun facts about leopards you might find interesting, especially for kids.

• The leopard is a large feline spotted cat found most widely distributed of all big cat species across Africa, Asia, and parts of the Middle East.
• Leopards have a tawny coat covered in distinctive rosette shaped spots that helps camouflage them in the bushes and trees they inhabit.
• They are mostly solitary outside of mother-offspring groups and mark territories with urine, feces, and scratches to communicate with other leopards.
• Leopards can jump over 6 meters horizontally from a standing position and climb trees using powerful hind legs and retractable claws.
• The leopard has adaptable hunting strategies and will ambush prey from trees as well as stalk and chase down animals on the ground.
• The largest subspecies is the Siberian leopard living in Russia with males weighing up to 90 kilograms.
• Leopards drink water regularly and can go for extended periods without food if necessary due to their ability to conserve energy.
• They have excellent night vision and hearing to aid in nocturnal hunting of animals like antelope, monkeys, and warthogs.
• Leopards are classified as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List partly due to habitat loss and human-wildlife conflict in some areas.
• These agile cats are able to carry prey twice their size, such as deer, by gripping with their powerful jaws.

How To Draw a Leopard – Easy Step by Step Drawing Guide

Step 1: Begin by drawing the leopard’s head.

Step 2: Draw the front legs, back and tail of the leopard.

Step 3: Now you can draw more of the legs.

Step 4: Draw the underbelly and add lines for toes.

Step 5: Sketch in the face and distinct leopard markings.

Step 6: Draw the face details and more spots on the fur.

Well Done! Now that you’ve completed How To Draw a Leopard, consider adding some shading or coloring to make your leopard look realistic! Use the picture below as a guide to shade or color your leopard drawing.

Congratulations!

You did it! Congratulations on drawing a Leopard Your first try may not have gone as smoothly as you had hoped, but I’m sure after another attempt or two you will see a big improvement. The best way to learn how to draw a leopard is with practice!

Are you looking for another large cat to draw? How about learning how to quickly and easily draw a TIGER?! Take a look here for another quick and easy drawing tutorial: How to Draw a Tiger.