Irbis is one of the most unique animalsour planet. Every year the population of the snow leopard falls. This animal is not yet at the stage of extinction, but is already listed in the Red Book. Few people manage to see the snow leopard not only in wildlife, but also in the zoo. Therefore, the question of how to draw a snow leopard is quite topical.
How to draw a snow leopard? Any artistic creation begins with a sketch. Irbis is a representative of the cat breed, therefore it is represented by smooth lines.
The first step is to outline the oval with thin lines. Then break the sketch into smaller circles and outline the paws, head and tail.
Soft material is:
The first stage - we outline the main tone of the snow leopard, and then lay a halftone. On the animal's fur, there are no clear boundaries of light and shade, so in the figure they need to be rubbed with cotton wool or a finger.
The next stage is working out the details. You need to draw the eyes, claws and hair of the animal.
The last action is to add characteristic spots on the snow color.
How to draw a snow leopard in stages: