Draw a small oval for the head
Add a long, narrow oval for the body
Sketch four thin legs beneath the body
Draw a long tail extending from the back
Add a pointed snout to the head
Draw two rounded ears on top of the head
Place two eyes on the face
Add a nose at the tip of the snout
Draw the mouth line under the nose
Refine the neck and shoulder shape
Shape the legs with joints and paws
Add curved lines for the chest and belly
Draw tear marks from the inner eyes down the face
Add spots across the body, legs, and tail
Outline the cheetah with darker lines
Erase extra sketch lines
Color the cheetah with a golden yellow tone
Color the spots black
Shade the tail tip and facial markings
Add ground lines if desired