How to Draw a Cheetah

Animals

Want to learn how to draw how to draw a cheetah? This tutorial will help you do it in just 9 simple steps, with clear illustrations for each step. Whether you're a beginner or experienced, the steps below are easy to understand and follow.

You just need a pencil, drawing paper, and an eraser — then start drawing step by step!

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Simple and Beautiful Cheetah Drawing Tutorial for Kids

9 steps

Step 1

First, draw the shape of the Cheetah's head.

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Simple and Beautiful Cheetah Drawing Tutorial for Kids - Step 1

Step 2

Add two ears on either side.

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Simple and Beautiful Cheetah Drawing Tutorial for Kids - Step 2

Step 3

Draw the body of the Cheetah.

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Simple and Beautiful Cheetah Drawing Tutorial for Kids - Step 3

Step 4

Draw the two front legs and two back legs of the Cheetah.

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Simple and Beautiful Cheetah Drawing Tutorial for Kids - Step 4

Step 5

Don't forget the long tail.

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Simple and Beautiful Cheetah Drawing Tutorial for Kids - Step 5

Step 6

Draw the eyes, nose, and mouth of the Cheetah.

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Simple and Beautiful Cheetah Drawing Tutorial for Kids - Step 6

Step 7

Don't forget to draw its whiskers.

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Simple and Beautiful Cheetah Drawing Tutorial for Kids - Step 7

Step 8

Draw the fur and spots on the Cheetah's body.

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Simple and Beautiful Cheetah Drawing Tutorial for Kids - Step 8

Step 9

Color it to make the picture more beautiful. Hope this Cheetah drawing tutorial helps you create a lovely picture!

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Simple and Beautiful Cheetah Drawing Tutorial for Kids - Step 9

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▶Drawing tips

Draw lightly with a pencil first, then darken the lines when you're satisfied.
You don't need to draw exactly like the sample — add your own style!
After finishing your drawing, you can color it directly on Tomau.AI to make it more vibrant.