Panther Drawings

I did these panther drawings with my mechanical 2B pencil.

For the shading, I used an ordinary 9B pencil. To really get the effect of the dark coat, it would be a good subject to do with a black felt tip pen.

You can copy this outline of a panther and convert it into a drawing with your own creative touch. Change the tree branch into a protruding rock, color the panther, create an interesting background and then you will end up with a good drawing.

Since I started to draw, I've learned so much. There are many various methods of shading that I can implement every time I start a new drawing.

It's just a matter of what you feel like experimenting with, when you select your next topic, and whether it will suit that particular piece.

With these panther drawings, I felt that plain shading was required. I knew it wasn't going to be dark enough, but you wouldn't be able to see the details of the panther if I make it completely black.

About The Black Panther

The black panther is really a dark leopard.

If you dared get close enough, you would see that it really does have darker spots.

I'll just take the expert's word on that one!

The lion and the tiger are bigger than a leopard.

The leopard is an expert tree climber. The type of leopard that lives in a forest is a darker leopard than the ones that live on open plains. That means you are more likely to find a panther in a forest.

The puma is referred to as a cougar,a mountain lion and sometimes it is called a panther! To me, the lines seem blurred as to what a panther really is.

You can use your knowledge of the cat family to draw any type of cat.

The basic profile of the leopard, puma, cheetah, tiger and so on, are all very similar.

Knowing this fact will help you to draw the animal more accurately. All you have to do is add a bit of character to your drawing.

Put Some Feeling Into It

I realized when I was doing these panther drawings, that I wasn't putting any emotion into them. I was concentrating so hard on getting the outline right that I didn't think to put my own personality into the drawings.

When you draw, you should ask yourself some questions like these ...

•   What am I feeling about the black panther?
•   Can I feel his strength emanating from the drawing?
•   Have I portrayed that strength well enough?

I have to release that rigid discipline and put in more emotion. I am assuming that will evolve with practice and time.

You may find drawing difficult sometimes because I know I do. But, there is also so much pleasure to be had. Like when you finally get the drawing right, the satisfaction is very rewarding.

The art of drawing opens your eyes to the world. You start to see things you have never noticed before.

If you understand the principals of the cat, then you won't make errors in ignorance.

Just keep persevering and you will ultimately succeed at drawing.

The greatest secret to learning to draw is to practice as much as you can.

Try to get into the habit of carrying around a sketchbook and draw every little thing you see.

Good luck with your panther drawings. I admit I did quite a few sketches before I was satisfied with the ones I am showing you.

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