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Step 10: Draw the leopard's nose inside the muzzle by first lightly drawing a triangle. Follow the basic path of the triangle as you darken the lines and make them curvier. Draw a curved line on the left side for the nostril and a small line at the bottom of the nose. Shade in the nostril and the side of the nose.
Step 11: Use the small circle as a guide to draw the rest of the leopard's muzzle. Draw a line under the nose that splits into two and curves up for the mouth. Darken the line and make it thicker for the lower lip. Follow the basic path of the initial circle as you darken the line and create the side of the leopard's muzzle. Draw the chin under the mouth, and use quick, short strokes to get a fuzzy look.
Step 12: Use the arcs on the head as guides to draw the leopard's ears. Darken the lines of the arc but make them a bit thinner. Add a few quick, short strokes for the fur inside the leopard's ears.
Step 13: Use the original circle as a guide to draw the rest of the leopard's head. Follow the basic path of the circle as you darken the lines and shape the head. On the right side, draw the line closer to the eye and nose to create the side of the face. Add a few small lines using quick, short strokes within this big cat's face for a furry texture. Add the powerful jaw by drawing a curved line on the lower left side using quick, short strokes.
Step 14: Use the lines on the right side as guides to draw the leopard's front legs and feet. Lightly sketch the shape of the leg on the left as you follow the basic path of the line. Bend the shape a little for the joints. When you get the structure right, darken the lines. Add a couple of curved lines at the bottom for the toes. Use the other line as a guide to draw the leg on the other side stepping forward. Follow the path of the guide as you lightly sketch the shape of the leopard's leg. Darken the lines when you get the structure right. Draw a couple of curved lines at the tip for the toes. Bend the foot down to show that the big cat is stepping forward.