How to Draw a Realistic Mountain Lion

In this quick tutorial you'll learn how to draw a Realistic Mountain Lion in 8 easy steps - great for kids and novice artists.

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How to Draw a Realistic Mountain Lion - Step-by-Step Tutorial

Step 1: we'll start with the eyes. Draw two dots for eyes. 

Step 2: For the snout, draw a circle then separate it into a nose and two cheeks. 

Step 3: Now for the rest of the head. Draw an n-shape joining both sides of the snout, and add two tiny bumps for ears. 

Step 4: Draw a long curve for the shoulder, and another behind it for the back. 

Step 5: Now we'll draw the front and back legs closest to us. Draw a long sausage shape with a bend at the knee for the front leg, then copy this for the back. Remember to add claws!

Step 6: Next is the tail. Draw a long thin sausage shape for this. 

Step 7: Join up the two legs to make the belly. 

Step 8: Now add the other two legs behind the body. 

How to Draw a Realistic Mountain Lion - Step-by-Step Tutorial

How to Draw a Realistic Mountain Lion – Step-by-Step Tutorial

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