Here’s a fun and easy guide on how to draw a simple leopard for kids and beginners. The drawing uses rounded shapes and smooth lines, so it’s great for young artists learning to draw animals. With just 12 steps, you’ll create a cute, cartoon-style leopard that’s both simple and expressive.
Leopard Drawing – Key Features to Notice
- Head: Rounded with small circular ears and a wide, friendly face.
- Eyes and Nose: Large, oval eyes and a rounded triangular nose with a cheerful smile.
- Body: Short and compact with four simple legs and small rounded paws.
- Tail: Curved upward with a rounded tip.
- Spots: Large, evenly spaced circles and ovals across the head, back, and legs to represent leopard markings.
If you like animal drawings, you can also try guides like how to draw a cartoon jaguar, a ballerina hippo, or an elephant in safari outfit next.
About This Easy Drawing Guide
Each step in this 12-part tutorial is color-coded to make it simple to follow along:
- Red Color: shows the part you’re drawing in the current step.
- Black Color: shows lines from previous steps.












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