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How to Draw a Cheetah Face – Easy Big Cat Drawing for Kids

Fast, fierce, and full of character, this cheetah face drawing lesson focuses on capturing one of nature’s most recognizable animals through simple, guided steps. The visual walkthrough helps learners build the facial shape, markings, eyes, and features gradually, making the drawing process feel approachable even for beginners. It’s a fun wildlife-themed activity for kids, animal enthusiasts, and anyone practicing animal portraits. Printable PDF worksheets are included, giving learners plenty of chances to sketch, refine details, and watch a striking cheetah face emerge one step at a time.

 


Spots, sharp eyes, and furry cheeks come together as kids sketch a cheetah face using smooth lines and simple shapes.

Step 1: Draw an arch in shape of a head.

Step 2: Draw the right and left ear of animal. Note the U-shaped shape of the ear.

Step 3: Draw the appropriate face with some spiky features.

Step 4: Draw some sharp points on its left face.

Step 5: Extend a line downward on each side to make the cheetah’s lower face.

Step 6: Draw its chin that looks like a wide ‘U’ made up of little spikes.

Step 7: Define the nose portion with a rounded ‘L’.

Step 8: Sketch one more L shape for the outline.

Step 9: Draw inner ears inside each ear.

Step 10: Draw the nose within the highlighted section.

Step 11: Draw nostrils using tiny curves, and above it, draw a line in wavy form. Don’t forget to add a line vertically from the tip of the nose to the mouth.

Step 12: Add intricate details to the inner ear.

Step 13: Draw its sharp oval eyes.

Step 14: Add whiskers on either side of the nose outline in the form of curved lines.

Step 15: Draw a small curve under each eye, which is the fold. Remember to draw a vertical line on the forehead and place little dots on either side, above the whiskers.

Step 16: Add small spots on the forehead that look like ovals. Also draw vertical spots on the face that look like sharp nails.

Step 17: On either side of the face, draw some ovals which are spots.

Step 18: Now add a few more spots on face and in the centre of the forehead around the vertical line.

Step 19: Darken the spots on the forehead.

Step 20: Then shade the spots on the sides of the face.

Step 21: Next highlight the spots on the central forehead and some parts of the face.

Step 22: Draw tiny curves within the eyes, that make the eyeballs.

Step 23: Provide round pupils inside each eye.

Step 24: A fierce cheetah face drawing is done.



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