In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to draw a jaguar front view jumping pose in 24 steps. The perspective makes it look as if the jaguar is leaping directly toward the viewer, so the focus is on its fierce expression, wide-open jaws, and outstretched claws. The difficulty is medium to high since the pose requires patience and attention to anatomy, perspective and lots of small details.
Main Features of the Jumping Jaguar
- Head: Large and forward with a wide-open mouth showing sharp teeth.
- Eyes: Intense and directed forward to match the leap.
- Body: Compressed into a forward spring, emphasizing movement.
- Paws: Large and extended forward with sharp claws in focus.
- Spots: Markings across the body and head.
- Expression: Aggressive, with snarling mouth and strong whisker lines.
After finishing this jaguar, you might also want to try drawing other big cats such as a tiger, a cheetah, a lioness or a puma.
Step Colors for the Guide
- Red Color: Current step lines you should draw.
- Black Color: Lines completed in previous steps.
- Grey Color: Rough sketch lines for building proportions.
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