How to Draw a Tiger

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: 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.
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   Step 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. , Draw a small one for the neck and two large ones for the body. , Put a small circle for each foot, with small ovals for the paws. , They should be thicker at the base, tapering off to a slightly rounded end. , Add fur, whiskers, and claws.
   
   Don't forget the tiger's trademark stripes! , Make sure all excess guidelines are erased, and use mostly orange/brown with darker stripes for the body.
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   Step 3: Draw three ovals as guides for the body.

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   Step 4: Add in three large ovals for each leg.

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   Step 5: Add in two lines for the tail.

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   Step 6: Sketch in the details.

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   Step 7: Outline the image and color it in!

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