How to Draw a Tiger: Easy Step-by-Step for Kids

A standing tiger with round ears, four paws, individual face and body stripes, and a long striped tail.

Follow 40 guided strokes, one body part at a time. Tap "Draw it live" to follow the on-screen guides, or use the steps below on paper.

How to draw a tiger, step by step

1. 1Draw the broad rounded head

   Draw the broad rounded head.

2. 2Draw the left round ear

   Draw the left round ear.

3. 3Draw the right round ear

   Draw the right round ear.

4. 4Curve inside the left ear

   Curve inside the left ear.

5. 5Curve inside the right ear

   Curve inside the right ear.

6. 6Curve along the back and rump

   Curve along the back and rump.

7. 7Curve down the chest

   Curve down the chest.

8. 8Draw the farther front leg

   Draw the farther front leg.

9. 9Draw the nearer front leg

   Draw the nearer front leg.

10. 10Connect the belly

    Connect the belly.

11. 11Draw the farther back leg

    Draw the farther back leg.

12. 12Draw the nearer back leg

    Draw the nearer back leg.

13. 13Draw the long curled tail

    Draw the long curled tail.

14. 14Draw the left eye

    Draw the left eye.

15. 15Draw the right eye

    Draw the right eye.

16. 16Draw the rounded triangle nose

    Draw the rounded triangle nose.

17. 17Draw the short line under the nose

    Draw the short line under the nose.

18. 18Curve the left half of the smile

    Curve the left half of the smile.

19. 19Curve the right half of the smile

    Curve the right half of the smile.

20. 20Draw the left forehead stripe

    Draw the left forehead stripe.

21. 21Draw the middle forehead stripe

    Draw the middle forehead stripe.

22. 22Draw the right forehead stripe

    Draw the right forehead stripe.

23. 23Draw the upper left cheek stripe

    Draw the upper left cheek stripe.

24. 24Draw the lower left cheek stripe

    Draw the lower left cheek stripe.

25. 25Draw the upper right cheek stripe

    Draw the upper right cheek stripe.

26. 26Draw the lower right cheek stripe

    Draw the lower right cheek stripe.

27. 27Draw the first back stripe

    Draw the first back stripe.

28. 28Draw the second back stripe

    Draw the second back stripe.

29. 29Draw the third back stripe

    Draw the third back stripe.

30. 30Draw the left chest stripe

    Draw the left chest stripe.

31. 31Draw the right chest stripe

    Draw the right chest stripe.

32. 32Draw the far front leg stripe

    Draw the far front leg stripe.

33. 33Draw the near front leg stripe

    Draw the near front leg stripe.

34. 34Draw the upper back leg stripe

    Draw the upper back leg stripe.

35. 35Draw the lower back leg stripe

    Draw the lower back leg stripe.

36. 36Draw the first tail stripe

    Draw the first tail stripe.

37. 37Draw the second tail stripe

    Draw the second tail stripe.

38. 38Draw the third tail stripe

    Draw the third tail stripe.

39. 39Draw the fourth tail stripe

    Draw the fourth tail stripe.

40. 40Draw the fifth tail stripe

    Draw the fifth tail stripe.

Frequently asked questions

How many steps are in this tiger drawing?

There are 40 strokes, with individual instructions for each body part and decorative detail.

What if my child needs help with a curve?

Take your time and use the hint or zoom button for a closer look. The guided tool accepts lines that roughly follow the shape and tidies each completed stroke.

Can we color and save the finished drawing?

Yes. After the last stroke, tap the different regions to choose colors, add a signature, and save the finished picture.

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