How to Draw a Cougar

In this step-by-step tutorial, I will show you how to draw a cougar. I’m sure this simple guide will help you.

Today you will learn how to draw a cougar. You will definitely like this lesson if you love animals and want to improve your art skills.

In this lesson, I will tell you in detail and demonstrate how to draw a cougar step by step. Cougar is a big wild cat. This is a beautiful graceful mammal that has a flexible body. Cougar cubs have a spotted color, but as they grow older, the color becomes monochromatic.

I hope you enjoyed learning some fun facts about this agile and intelligent animal. Now I will ask you to prepare the necessary art supplies and you can do the lesson.

Materials

• Pencil
• Paper
• Eraser
• Coloring supplies

Time needed: 30 minutes.

How to Draw a Cougar

1. Draw the head.

   The head is rounded and slightly convex on the sides.

2. Add elements of the muzzle.

   Sketch out the eyes, nose, and mouth.

3. Depict the ears.

   The ears are rounded.

4. Sketch out the torso.

   Draw a smooth line from the head to depict a rounded torso.

5. Draw the front paws.

   The front paws are short and located at a small distance from each other.

6. Add the back paw.

   With the help of a smooth rounded line draw the hind paw.

7. Depict the tail.

   The cougar’s tail is long and turned up.

8. Correct inaccuracies.

   Use an eraser to remove extra lines in your drawing.

9. Color the cougar.

   Use beige to color the fur. Color the eyes black and add highlights.

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