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How to Draw a Realistic Tiger | 5 Easy Steps

How to Draw a Realistic Tiger | 5 Easy Steps

Do you want to learn how to draw a realistic tiger? Did you know if you have the right step by step images, it’s easy to draw a tiger? 

By using some basic shapes, you can illustrate a tiger in a matter of minutes!

In only 5 steps, you will have an awesome realistic drawing of a tiger.

Let’s get started!

Drawing Supplies Needed

You can use any drawing supplies to draw a tiger, but here are the best tools for drawing.

Step 1

how to draw a tiger step 1

First, make a circle and a square shape for the head and body.

Step 2

how to draw a tiger step 2

Remove some line art, then fix the body shape to make it more proportional and make 4 circles to form the legs.

Step 3

how to draw a tiger step 3

Remove some line art, then shape the 4 legs.

Step 4

how to draw a tiger step 4

Remove the distracting lines, add the tiger’s fingers, tail and face.

Step 5

how to draw a tiger step 5

Finish by adding a stripe on each side of the skin.

Drawing a tiger may seem difficult, but with these step-by-steps, you’ll be able to be more confident and draw these powerful felines easily.

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How to Draw a Tiger

how to draw a realistic tiger

Step-by-step instructions on how to draw a tiger.

Active Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Difficulty Easy
Estimated Cost $0

Materials

  • Pencil
  • Paper
  • Or tablet and stylus

Tools

  • Pencil
  • Paper
  • Or tablet and stylus

Instructions

      1. Step 1
        First, make a circle and a square shape for the head and body. how to draw a tiger step 1
      2. Step 2
        Remove some line art, then fix the body shape to make it more proportional and make 4 circles to form the legs. how to draw a tiger step 2
      3. Step 3
        Remove some line art, then shape the 4 legs. how to draw a tiger step 3
      4. Step 4
        Remove the distracting lines, add the tiger's fingers, tail and face. how to draw a tiger step 4
      5. Step 5
        Finish by adding a stripe on each side of the skin. how to draw a tiger step 5
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