What you need
A pencil, an eraser and a sheet of paper are enough. Draw lightly at first, then trace the lines you want to keep when your tiger is finished.
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Draw the tiger's head
Start with one simple circle. This becomes the tiger's head and gives you room for the ears, face and stripes.
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Add ears and face guidelines
Draw two small rounded ears on top of the head. Add one light vertical line and one horizontal line to help center the face.
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Draw the tiger's face and stripes
Use the guides to place two eyes, a small nose and a curved mouth. Add a few bold triangular stripes on the forehead and cheeks.
Beginner tip: Keep the stripe pattern simple; three areas of stripes are enough to make the face recognizable.
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Add the tiger's oval body
Draw a large horizontal oval behind the head. Let the head overlap the body so the shapes join naturally.
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Draw four legs and paws
Extend four sturdy legs below the body and round each paw. Add two or three short toe lines to each foot.
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Finish the tail and body stripes
Draw a long curved tail rising behind the tiger. Add a few tapered stripes across the back, legs and tail without filling every space.
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That's it! You have drawn a tiger.
Trace your favorite lines a little darker, erase any unwanted pencil marks and add color if you would like.
