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How to Draw a Red Panda

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How to Draw a Red Panda

Want to learn how to draw how to draw a red panda? This tutorial will help you do it in just 34 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!

This lesson includes 4 different ways to draw. Choose the one that suits you best!

How to Draw a Cute Red Panda.

How to Draw a Cute Red Panda.

9 steps

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Step 1

Draw a simple oval for the head of the red panda.

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Step 2

Add two triangular ears on top of the head. The ears are drawn symmetrically with small curves inside for more detail.

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Step 3

Draw the face of the red panda. Include two small round eyes, a triangular nose, and a simple curved mouth.

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Step 4

Add curved lines on the cheeks to create the distinctive pattern of the red panda.

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Step 5

Draw the two front legs with straight lines extending down from the head, curving at the bottom to form the feet.

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Step 6

Draw the back body and hind legs. The body is drawn with a simple curve connecting to the front legs.

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Step 7

Draw two outlines on the body.

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Step 8

Add a tail for the red panda. The tail is drawn long and curved, with distinctive horizontal stripes.

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Step 9

Color the drawing.

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Chibi Red Panda Drawing Tutorial

Chibi Red Panda Drawing Tutorial

9 steps

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Step 1

Draw the head of the red panda with a curved line, tapering slightly at the cheeks.

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Step 2

Add two triangular ears on top of the head. The ears are drawn symmetrically with small curves inside for detail.

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Step 3

Draw the eyes and the characteristic fur patches around them. Each fur patch is represented by a downward-curving shape.

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Step 4

Add the nose, mouth, and finish the facial details. The nose is a small triangle, while the mouth is a simple curve.

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Step 5

Add curved lines below the face to create the characteristic chubby cheeks of the red panda.

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Step 6

Draw the body with a curved line beneath the head.

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Step 7

Draw the front legs of the red panda. They are represented by small curves, forming round feet.

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Step 8

Add a tail for the red panda. The tail is drawn long and curved, with characteristic horizontal stripes.

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Step 9

Color the drawing.

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Guide to Drawing a Red Panda's Head.

Guide to Drawing a Red Panda's Head.

6 steps

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Step 1

Draw a large oval for the head of the red panda.

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Step 2

Add two small triangular ears at the top of the head. The ears have additional inner curves for detail.

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Step 3

Draw two round eyes, each with a small circle inside for a highlight.

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Step 4

Add the nose and mouth. The nose is a small circle, and the mouth is drawn with two simple curves.

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Step 5

Add curves below the eyes to create the distinctive pattern on the red panda's face.

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Step 6

Color in the drawing.

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Guide to Drawing a Realistic Red Panda.

Guide to Drawing a Realistic Red Panda.

10 steps

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Step 1

Start by drawing a small circle to outline the red panda's nose.

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Step 2

Add basic details to the nose.

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Step 3

Draw two round eyes and add small details for the pupils.

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Step 4

Complete the face shape by outlining the cheeks and the face contour.

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Step 5

Add details like facial fur and ear edges.

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Step 6

Draw the inner outlines of the red panda's face.

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Step 7

Draw the right front paw.

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Step 8

Outline the lower body and hind legs of the red panda.

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Step 9

Add the characteristic long tail with alternating stripes.

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Step 10

Color in the drawing.

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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.

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