How to Draw a Cheetah Print

Ever wanted to make your own cheetah print for a costume or a textile design for a bag? The difference between a leopard spot and a cheetah spot is the shape. A cheetah print is very easy to make, just follow these simple steps.

Method 1
Method 1 of 4:
A Furry Cheetah Print

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    Draw small circles, irregular ovals or spots that are evenly spaced from each other.
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    Color the spots with a shade of gray or black, and the spaces orange.
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    Draw or color details for the fur that overlaps the spots a little – use orange color.
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    Draw or color details for effects around the spots – use dark color or shade of black at the other side of the spots.

Method 2
Method 2 of 4:
A Cartoon Cheetah Print

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    Draw small circles, irregular ovals or spots that are evenly spaced from each other. Color the spots with shades of black of gray.
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    Color the spaces with orange and draw or color strokes of light yellow.
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    Draw or color with additional yellow strokes to create effects of fur.
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    Refine the drawing and add color effects.

Method 3
Method 3 of 4:
Round Black Spots

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    Color all of the work area with beige. Then use a lighter color and apply small strokes to simulate fur.
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    Plot out black spots. Make sure the spots are solid black so that the print won't be confused with a leopard print.
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    Add some lighter color of beige over the first 2 layers avoiding but also painting over the edges of some spots to give it a natural look.

Method 4
Method 4 of 4:
Blotchy Lighter Spots

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    Sketch out several spots. Make them uneven so that they look natural.
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    Blacken out the sketched spots.
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    Erase the outer edges of the spots to make them look a bit jagged.
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    Copy the pattern made until it covers the whole work space.
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    Add any shade of yellow to brown to the background. And there you have it, a finished cheetah print.

Community Q&A

  • Question
    How to do I draw a realistic cheetah print?
    AnonymousSuperWriter
    AnonymousSuperWriter
    Community Answer
    To draw a realistic cheetah print, apply shadows and highlights where necessary.

Things You'll Need

  • Paper
  • Pencil
  • Pencil sharpener
  • Eraser gum
  • Colored pencils, crayons, markers or watercolors
  • your hand

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