How to Draw a Realistic Bengal Tiger

In this quick tutorial you'll learn how to draw a Realistic Bengal Tiger in 9 easy steps - great for kids and novice artists.

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Below are the individual steps - you can click on each one for a High Resolution printable PDF version.

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How to Draw a Realistic Bengal Tiger - Step-by-Step Tutorial

Step 1: Start with a circle for the head with a small arrow on the lower left side for a tuft of hair, making sure to leave a space for the mouth at the bottom.

Step 2: Next you'll draw in the rounded ears on the top of the head, including the eye-shaped dot on the back of the one on the right.

Step 3: Then draw in the eyes with lines leading to the triangle nose.

Step 4: Next you'll draw the mouth under the nose.

Step 5: Then draw in the whiskers on either side of the mouth.

Step 6: Next draw the back part of the body and the long tail with a curl in the end.

Step 7: Then you'll draw in the front legs and paws.

Step 8: After that draw in the belly, chest and hind legs and feet, making sure to connect them to the tail.

Step 9: Finally, draw in the stripes all over the body and head.

How to Draw a Realistic Bengal Tiger - Step-by-Step Tutorial

How to Draw a Realistic Bengal Tiger – Step-by-Step Tutorial

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