How to Draw a Cheetah Print

Last Updated: September 15, 2021

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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3
Draw or color details for the fur that overlaps the spots a little – use orange color.
4
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

Community Answer

To draw a realistic cheetah print, apply shadows and highlights where necessary.