This guide shows how to draw a cartoon jaguar in 20 steps. The design uses simple shapes and bold lines, making it easy to follow. The jaguar is drawn with a playful and funny expression, which gives the sketch a lot of character. By the end, you’ll have a finished cartoon style character ready for color or inking.
Cartoon Jaguar Features
- Head: rounded with wide cheeks and a big open smile.
- Eyes: oval-shaped, placed close together for a cartoon look.
- Ears: small and rounded, with the simple inner part details.
- Expression: raised brows and wide mouth to show excitement.
- Body: short and stocky, drawn in a walking pose.
- Tail: long, curving upward with a thick tip.
- Spots: a mix of solid dots and jaguar-style rosettes across the body.
- Paws: cartoon-style, rounded with clear toes.
If you want to keep drawing after this, try a cartoon leopard, panther, or even a playful elephant for variety.
Step System for This Jaguar Drawing
- Red Color: the lines added in the current step.
- Black Color: the lines drawn in earlier steps.
- Grey Color: the base sketch for proportions.
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