In this guide, I’m showing how to draw a cheetah superhero standing in a strong pose with fists on hips. The character looks like a cartoon-style hero and the process includes 20 steps. It’s a pretty simple drawing overall, so it works well even if you’re just getting into character drawing.
What to Focus on in This Character
- Standing upright in a confident pose with fists resting on hips
- Classic superhero cape
- Broad chest and cartoonish muscle definition
- Simple face with wide eyes
- Short ears and a rounded snout
- Dark spots across head, arms, and legs
- Thick tail with a black tip
- Superhero trunks and belt
If you’re interested in more cheetahs, try sketching a graffity, a front view full body, a cheetah’s head in profile, or full body side view.
How the Step Colors Work
- Red Color: lines for the current step
- Black Color: lines already drawn
- Grey Color: base sketch for proportions




















One of the more interesting things about learning how to draw a Cheetah Superhero is seeing how differently everyone interprets the concept, from sleek and realistic to bold and cartoony. If you want to see that in action, drop your version in the comments on the pinned Pinterest post and check out what others have done with the same character. If you want a steady stream of new guides, there’s an email signup form at the top of the page that sends a weekly digest.