In this free art lesson, you'll learn how to draw the portrait/head detail of a snow leopard step-by-step.

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To draw this snow leopard head step by step, follow along with the video tutorial below and pause the video after each step to draw at your own pace. You may find it easier to follow the step-by-step drawings below the video. The new lines in each step are shown in red, so you'll know exactly what to draw next. You may want to open the video in a new tab and use both drawing methods. Take your time and draw at your own pace.

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For the first few steps, don't press down too hard with your pencil. Use light, smooth strokes to begin so that it's easy to erase if you make a mistake.

Step 1: Draw a big circle as a guide for the snow leopard's head. First make four small marks to indicate the circle's height and width. Then connect the marks using curved lines. Sketch lightly at first so that it's easy to erase if you make a mistake. If you're struggling to draw the circle, trace the outer rim of a glass, a bowl or any other object with a circular edge. For a more detailed guide on the different ways to draw a circle check out this tutorial: Four simple ways to draw a circle.

Step 2: On the lower left side of the circle, draw a rectangular shape as a guide for the muzzle. Pay close attention to the size and position of this rectangular shape in relation to the circle. The left edge of this shape should be longer than the top and bottom. Don't draw the muzzle too high. The bottom corner of the rectangular shape should be below the edge of the head circle.

Step 3: Draw a long diagonal line across the entire head. This is a construction line that will help you place the facial features. This line should cut the muzzle in half. On the top left side of the head, draw a small circle as a guide for the eye. The eye should be small. Draw the eye close to the top edge of the muzzle.

Step 4: Inside the muzzle draw an angled line as a guide for the nose. This line should create a triangular shape in conjunction with the front of the muzzle. On top of the head draw two arcs as guides for the ears. Make the arc on the right bigger than the arc on the left. Most of the arc on the right should be inside the head.

That's it for the guidelines! From this point on, press down harder with your pencil for a more defined drawing of a fawn or baby deer.

Step 5: Use the small circle inside the head as a guide to draw the eye. The shape of the eye should be similar to a greater-tha sign (>). Draw a big dot and tiny cricle inside the eye for the pupil and a highlight. Draw a few short lines on the lower, left side of the eye for the corner of the eye. Darken the basic shape of the triangle inside the muzzle to create the nose. Make the shape of the nose wavier than the guide. Add a big curved shape on the right side for the nostril.

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Step 6: Darken the basic rectangular shape on the lower left side of the head to create the muzzle. Make the edges of the muzzle rounder than the guide. Under the nose, draw a line that curves to the left for the mouth. Use a series of short strokes as you draw these lines to create a furry texture.

Step 7: Use the arcs on top of the head as guides to draw the big cat's ears. Darken the guides but make the sides rounder. Add a series of short strokes around the arc on the right for the base of the ear, the inside of the ear and the back of the ear. The back of the ear should extend far to the right of the head.

Step 8: Use the big circle as a guide to draw the rest of the head. Use a series of short strokes as you draw the shape of the head to create a furry texture. Draw the lower, right side of the head a long curved shape that's made up of short strokes.

Step 9: For a cleaner look, erase as much as you can of the initial guide lines. Don't worry about erasing all of the guides. It's okay to leave some behind. Re-draw any final sketch lines you may have accidentally erased.

Final Step: Add some shading to your drawing for extra detail. Use a dark value to create the spots on the fur. Make the spots different sizes and don't add spots on the top part of the muzzle. Add a medium value for the main part of the fur. Vary the pressure on your pencil to get different degrees of tonal value. Use short strokes as you add the value to emphasize the fur-like texture. These strokes should go in the general direction of the fur. They should radiate outward from the ose. For a more detailed guide on how to shade, check out this tutorial: How to shade.

Add a dark value to the nostril, the back of the ear and the mouth. Draw rows of dots to the left of the nose for the base of the whiskers. Add the value very lightly at first, and then gradually build up to the level of darkness that you want. The bottom part of the head is white but add a light value for shadows. Separate each individual stroke a bit so that the white of the paper comes through and emphasizes the fur-like texture. Add longer stroke along the muzzle for whiskers. Shading can be a very slow process, so be patient and take breaks. Continue adding value a little at a time until you're happy with the result. It's always a good idea to use reference for a more accurate drawing.

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In this free art lesson, you'll learn how to draw a Tiger running step-by-step.

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To draw this running Tiger step by step, follow along with the video tutorial below and pause the video after each step to draw at your own pace. You may find it easier to follow the step-by-step drawings below the video. The new lines in each step are shown in red, so you'll know exactly what to draw next. You may want to open the video in a new tab and use both drawing methods. Take your time and draw at your own pace.

Below you can watch a Narrated step-by-step video tutorial:

For the first few steps, don't press down too hard with your pencil. Use light, smooth strokes to begin so that it's easy to erase if you make a mistake.

Step 1: Start by drawing three circles as guides for the tiger's head and body. The circle on the left side will be the head and the two circles in the middle will be the body. To draw each circle, first make four marks to determine the height and width. Then connect the marks using curved lines. If you're struggling to draw the circles, just trace the outer rims of circular objects like coins or bottle caps. For a more detailed guide on the different ways to draw a circle check out this tutorial: Four simple ways to draw a circle. Pay attention the sizes and spacing of the circles.

Step 2: On top of the circle on the left (the head circle), draw a small arc as a guide for the tiger's ear. On the left side of the head circle, draw a small, angled line as a guide for the muzzle. Under the body circles, draw two lines as guides for the legs. Bend the line on the left to indicate the joints on the front leg. The line on the right for the hind leg should be diagonal. Pay attention to the sizes of these lines in relation to the circles.

Step 3: Inside the head circle, draw a sloping line as a guide to help you place the tiger's facial features later on. Connect the head to the body using short lines to create the guides for the neck. Connect the circles in the middle using longer, curved lines to finish the guide for the torso.

Step 4: Draw another set of lines under the body circles as guides for the tiger's legs that are on the other side of the body. Bend the lines to indicate the joints. On the top, right side of the body, draw a long, wavy line as a guide for the tail.

That's it for the guidelines! From this point on, press down harder with your pencil for a more defined drawing of a running tiger.

Step 5: Inside the head, draw a small circle for the tiger's eye. Place the eye above the sloping guide line and close to the top edge of the muzzle. Draw sloping lines to create the outer shape of the eye. Inside the eye, draw a tiny dot for the pupil. Near the tip of the muzzle, draw a triangular shape for the nose. Draw the nose above the guide line. On the right side, draw a curved line and shade in the shape for the nostril.

Step 6: Under the nose, draw a line that curves to the right as a guide for the tiger's mouth. The line should end at the head circle. Under the mouth, draw a curved line that's made up of short strokes to create the furry chin. Darken the arc at the top for the ear. Make the sides of the ear wavier as you darken the shape. Add a few lines inside the shape for the ear's opening and for fur.

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Step 7: Darken the outer edges of the guides to create the rest of the tiger's head. At the top, draw a small curved line for the other ear. Use short strokes along the bottom o create a furry texture. Extend the shape of the head farther to the right than the initial head circle.

Step 8: Use the long, angled line that's under the head as a guide to draw the tiger's front leg. Draw the shape of the leg around the guide line. The top of the leg should be wide and then it should gradually get narrower toward the foot. Curve the lines to indicate the muscle structure. On the tip of the foot, draw a few curved lines for the toes. Sketch lightly at first and only darken the lines when you get the shape right. Use the diagonal line on the left as a guide to draw the hind leg the same way. Draw the leg around the guide line and add the toes at the bottom.

Step 9: Use the other angled lines under the body as guides to draw the tiger's other set of legs. Draw the shapes of the legs around the guide lines. The tops of these legs will be hidden behind the first set of legs, so only draw the visible sections. Add a few curved lines along the edges of the feet for the toes.

Step 10: Darken the outer edges of the remaining guide lines to create the shape of the tiger's body. Use short strokes along the underside of the body for a furry texture. Darken the line on the right for the tail. Make the tail wider by drawing another wavy lines below the original tail guide.

Step 11: For a cleaner look, erase as much as you can of the initial guide lines. Don't worry about erasing all of the guides. It's okay to leave some behind. Re-draw any final sketch lines you may have accidentally erased.

Final Step: Add the distinctive striped pattern all over the body using a dark value. Draw each stripe as a thin, pointy shape and shade it in. Use short stripes on the head and longer stripes along the body. Curve the stripes to conform to the shape of the head. Tigers can have a variety of stripes, so you can draw yours differently if you'd like. After you add the stripes, shade the rest of the body using a light value. Don't shade the area around the eye or under the head and body for the white fur. Add a medium value throughout the body to create shadows. Pick a light source as you shade so that the shadows are consistent across the body. Here the light source is coming from the top so most of the shadows will be on the underside of the shapes. Shade lightly at first and gradually build up to darker values. For light values, push down very lightly on your pencil and push down harder for darker values. Add a cast shadow at the bottom using a medium value. It's a good idea to use reference as you shade for a more accurate depiction of a tiger. Shading can be time-consuming, so be patient and take breaks. For a more detailed guide on how to shade, check out this tutorial: How to shade.

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In this free art lesson, you'll learn how to draw a baby deer or fawn step-by-step.

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To draw this fawn step by step, follow along with the video tutorial below and pause the video after each step to draw at your own pace. You may find it easier to follow the step-by-step drawings below the video. The new lines in each step are shown in red, so you'll know exactly what to draw next. You may want to open the video in a new tab and use both drawing methods. Take your time and draw at your own pace.

Below you can watch a Narrated step-by-step video tutorial:

For the first few steps, don't press down too hard with your pencil. Use light, smooth strokes to begin so that it's easy to erase if you make a mistake.

Step 1: Start by drawing three circles as guides for the fawn's head and body. The circle on the right side will be the head and the two circles in the middle will be the body. To draw each circle, first make four marks to determine the height and width. Then connect the marks using curved lines. If you're struggling to draw the circles, just trace the outer rims of circular objects like coins or bottle caps. For a more detailed guide on the different ways to draw a circle check out this tutorial: Four simple ways to draw a circle. Pay attention the sizes and spacing of the circles.

Step 2: On top of the circle, draw two small arcs as guides for the baby deer's ears. On the bottom, right side of the head, draw a slightly bigger, more angular arc as a guide for the muzzle. Under the body circles, draw long, angled lines as guides for the legs. Pay attention to the lengths of the lines and how they bend in relation to the circles.

Step 3: Inside the head, draw a sloping line as a guide to help you place the fawn's facial features later on. Connect the head to the body using short lines to create the guides for the neck. Connect the circles in the middle using longer, curved lines to finish the guide for the torso.

Step 4: Draw another set of lines under the body circles as guides for the deer's legs that are on the other side of the body. Bend the lines to indicate the joints. On the top, left side of the body, draw a short, curved line as a guide for the tail.

That's it for the guidelines! From this point on, press down harder with your pencil for a more defined drawing of a fawn or baby deer.

Step 5: Inside the head, draw a small circle for the fawn's eye. Place the eye above the sloping guide line and close to the center of the head circle. Draw curved lines to create the outer shape of the eye. Inside the eye, draw a tiny circle for a highlight and an oval and shade it in for the pupil. Near the tip of the muzzle, draw a curved shape for the nose. Draw the nose above the guide line. On the left side, draw a curved line and shade in the shape for the nostril.

Step 6: Under the nose, draw a line that curves to the left as a guide for the baby deer's mouth. Don't make the line too long. Under the mouth, draw a curved line for the chin. Use a series of short strokes to create a furry texture. Darken the arc on the top, left side for the ear. Make the sides of the ear wavier as you darken the shape. Add a few short strokes inside the shape for the ear's opening and for fur.

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Step 7: Darken the outer edges of the guides to create the rest of the fawn's head. Make the muzzle slightly thinner than the initial arc. Darken the arc on the top, right side but make it thinner to create the other ear. Use short strokes along the inside to create a furry texture.

Step 8: Use the long, angled line that's under the body on the rights side as a guide to draw the baby deer's front leg. Draw the shape of the leg around the guide line. The top of the leg should be a bit wider than the bottom but the overall leg should be thin. On the tip of the foot, draw a few short lines for the hoof. Sketch lightly at first and only darken the lines when you get the shape right. Use the angled line on the left as a guide to draw the hind leg the same way. Draw the leg around the guide line and keep the shape thin. Add the hoof at the bottom using short lines.

Step 9: Use the other angled lines under the body as guides to draw the fawn's other set of legs. Draw the shapes of the legs around the guide lines. The tops of these legs will be hidden behind the first set of legs, so only draw the visible sections. Add a few short, angled lines along the tips of the feet for the hooves.

Step 10: Darken the outer edges of the remaining guide lines to create the shape of the baby deer's body. Use short strokes along the underside of the body for a furry texture. Darken the line on the left and add short strokes underneath for the tail.

Step 11: For a cleaner look, erase as much as you can of the initial guide lines. Don't worry about erasing all of the guides. It's okay to leave some behind. Re-draw any final sketch lines you may have accidentally erased.

Final Step: Draw a few small shapes across the body for the spotted pattern on the fawn's coat. Shade the rest of the coat using a medium value except for the neck and underside of the body which should be a light value because of the white fur. Use a dark value for the nose and the hooves. Add a slightly darker value throughout the body to create shadows. Pick a light source as you shade so that the shadows are consistent across the body. Here the light source is coming from the top so most of the shadows will be on the underside of the shapes. Shade lightly at first and gradually build up to darker values. For light values, push down very lightly on your pencil and push down harder for darker values. Add a cast shadow at the bottom using a medium value. It's a good idea to use reference as you shade for a more accurate depiction of a fawn. Shading can be time-consuming, so be patient and take breaks. For a more detailed guide on how to shade, check out this tutorial: How to shade.

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In this free art lesson, you'll learn how to draw a Damselfly step-by-step.

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To draw this Damselfly step by step, follow along with the video tutorial below and pause the video after each step to draw at your own pace. You may find it easier to follow the step-by-step drawings below the video. The new lines in each step are shown in red, so you'll know exactly what to draw next. You may want to open the video in a new tab and use both drawing methods. Take your time and draw at your own pace.

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For the first few steps, don't press down too hard with your pencil. Use light, smooth strokes to begin so that it's easy to erase if you make a mistake.

Step 1: Start by drawing two circles as guides for the damselfly's head and front part of the body (thorax). The circle on the left side will be the head. To draw each circle, first make four marks to determine the height and width. Then connect the marks using curved lines. If you're struggling to draw the circles, just trace the outer rims of circular objects like coins or bottle caps. For a more detailed guide on the different ways to draw a circle check out this tutorial: Four simple ways to draw a circle. Pay attention the sizes and spacing of the circles.

Step 2: Draw two short lines that connect the circles to extend the shape of the damselfly's thorax. On the right side, draw a curved line to complete the long shape of the thorax. The curved line on the right should be similar to an arc on its side. Pay attention to the size of the arc in relation to the circles.

Step 3: On the right side of the thorax, draw three long lines as guides for the damselfly's wings and abdomen. The two lines at the top are for the wings and they should be shorter than the bottom line for the abdomen. Overall all three lines should be very long in relation to the thorax. The lines for the wings should also have a more diagonal orientation.

Step 4: Under the thorax, draw three angled lines as guides for the legs. Bend the lines to indicate the joints. Pay attention to how long these lines are in relation to the thorax. The line on the left for the hind leg should be the longest of these three lines.

That's it for the guidelines! From this point on, press down harder with your pencil for a more defined drawing of a Damselfly.

Step 5: To the right of the head circle, draw another circle as a guide for the damselfly's eye. This eye should be almost as big as the head. The right edge should be outside of the shape of the head. On the left side, draw a half-circle for the other eye.

Step 6: Darken the initial circle to complete the damselfly's head. On the head, draw two short horizontal lines for the antennae. Under the head, draw a couple of curved lines for the mouth parts.

Step 7: Use the top-most diagonal line as a guide to draw the damselfly's forewing. Darken the guide and add a curved line at the bottom to make the shape thicker. The shape of the wing should be wide like an oval. On the left side, the wing should be thin.

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Step 8: Use the middle diagonal line as a guide to draw he damselfly's hindwing the same way. The wings are transparent so it's okay if the shapes overlap. Make the left tip of the wing thin and pointy.

Step 9: Use the angled lines that are under the thorax as guides to draw the damselfly's legs. Darken the lines and make each leg thicker by adding another line next to it. At the top of each leg, draw a small triangular shape for the bases of the legs.

Step 10: Darken the outer edges of the guides in the middle to create the damselfly's thorax. Make the shapes more angular as you darken the lines. Inside the shape, draw a few short, curved lines to divide the thorax into segments.

Step 11: Darken the horizontal line on the right for the top edge of the damselfly's abdomen. Add another line at the bottom to make the abdomen thicker. The right side of the abdomen should be curved and wide. Overall the abdomen should be very thin. Draw a series of short lines inside the shape to divide the abdomen into ten segments.

Step 12: Draw the damselfly's wings and legs that are on the other side by using the first set of wings and legs as templates. Sketch lightly at first and only darken the lines when you get the shapes right. Remember that the wings are transparent, so it's okay to overlap the shapes.

Step 13: For a cleaner look, erase as much as you can of the initial guide lines. Don't worry about erasing all of the guides. It's okay to leave some behind. Re-draw any final sketch lines you may have accidentally erased.

Step: Add a few lines inside the wings to create the veins. Use a series of long diagonal lines and then draw shorter vertical lines between the diagonal lines. Now color your damselfly drawing! Damselflies have different color patterns so you can color your drawing however you'd like. For this variety, use blue for most of the body but add a bit of black to create stripes. Use dark blue along the bottoms to create shadows and light blues along the tops for highlights. Add a bit of gray and black to the wings. Add a shadow underneath using gray and blue. Coloring can be time-consuming, so be patient and take breaks. It's a good idea to use reference as you color for a more accurate depiction of the damselfly species you're to drawing.

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