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How to Draw a Tiger Step by Step

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    Draw a few basic shapes to start. Sketch the head using a large circle and within that draw another to serve as the snout. Add circular facial guidelines to help you with features in subsequent steps.[1]

  2. 2

    Draw two round-cornered triangles for the ears and another smaller set of triangles inside that. Draw a diamond shape for the nose and an inverted "Y" shape for the mouth. Add in two small circles for the eyes.[2]

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    Draw three ovals as guides for the body. Draw a small one for the neck and two large ones for the body.[3]

  4. 4

    Add in three large ovals for each leg. Put a small circle for each foot, with small ovals for the paws.

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    Add in two lines for the tail. They should be thicker at the base, tapering off to a slightly rounded end.

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    Sketch in the details. Add fur, whiskers, and claws. Don't forget the tiger's trademark stripes!

  7. 7

    Outline the image and color it in! Make sure all excess guidelines are erased, and use mostly orange/brown with darker stripes for the body.

  1. 1

    Draw a circle for the main section of the head. [4]

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    Draw an inverted triangle with two lines at both sides for the nose. [5]

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    Draw two circles for the upper mouth.

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    Draw a series of ovals for the lower mouth and ears.

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    Draw curves on both sides of the head of your tiger.

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    Draw the eyes with circles attached to curved triangles.

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    Based on the outline, draw the tiger head(make the jagged lines when drawing the tiger to make it look like fur). [6]

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    Add stripes to the tiger.

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    Erase the unnecessary outlines.

  10. 10

    Color your tiger!

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  • Question

    Do you need any drawing experience to draw a tiger?

    Community Answer

    Not really, no! You may find it a bit difficult if you've not drawn much before, but if you follow the instructions and practice drawing every day, you'll get your tiger done better than you probably thought you ever could.

  • Question

    How can I draw it cuter and attacking?

    Community Answer

    To make it cuter, enlarge the eyes and just make them look nice -- not super mean. To make it attacking, try to find out how to draw the rest of the body and have it lying down on whatever you want it to be attacking, with claws out and mouth open, exposing its teeth.

  • Question

    How do I draw a realistic tiger?

    Community Answer

    Add lots of detail and don't press hard with your pencil. Then, you can rub it out easily without leaving marks.

  • Question

    Do we have to use a specific eraser?

    Community Answer

    Use an eraser that does not leave dark traces. I recommend the Tikky 20 eraser.

  • Question

    Why do the directions change so quickly?

    Community Answer

    It is just an example. Go at your own drawing pace.

  • Question

    I want to draw a simple tiger for a contest what to do

    Community Answer

    Just keep trying, and when you think it's good, there you have it.

  • Question

    How do I know where to draw the little triangles on the face when the instructions move so fast?

    Community Answer

    You can put them wherever you want, but try to make each side the same. You can also pause and play whenever you want. If you have a computer, use your space bar to play then pause.

  • Question

    Is there a possibly easier way to start for beginners?

    Community Answer

    Yes, just simply draw it with less detail and make it more cartoonish. As you become more comfortable drawing your tiger you can slowly add more and more detail.

  • Question

    What level of skill would this tiger be considered?

    Community Answer

    Both types (full body and head) would probably be considered beginner tutorials.

  • Question

    It's hard to draw the same stripes on both sides. How do I do this?

    Community Answer

    If you do it digitally, you can copy and paste, then flip it. On paper, it'll be a bit more difficult.

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  • Draw lightly in pencil so that you can easily rub out mistakes.

  • If you want to use markers/watercolors to color your drawing, use paper that is relatively thick and line over your pencil more darkly before doing so.

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To draw a tiger, sketch the head using a large circle, then draw another circle inside of that one to serve as the snout. Add 2 round-cornered triangles for the ears, a diamond shape for the nose, an inverted Y shape for the mouth, and 2 small circles for the eyes. For the body, draw a small, vertical oval for the neck, and 2 larger ovals for the tiger's chest and body. Each of the 4 legs should be made of 3 long ovals, then add on a long, slightly rounded tail. Use these guide lines to help you sketch in the tiger's fur, whiskers, claws, and stripes! For tips on drawing just the face of a tiger, read on!

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