How to Draw a Serval
A serval is a slim cat built from simple parts: long thin legs, a long oval body and a small round head on a neck. The two tall ears sit close together on top, and they are what make the drawing look like a serval. The short ringed tail and the black spots come at the end, so take your time with the shapes first.
Watch it come together
What you need
- Paper
- Pencil
- Eraser
- Black marker or fine pen
- Yellow, orange and brown colored pencils
Steps
Step 1 of 8
Draw two long, thin legs at the back for the far side of the serval.
Step 2 of 8
Add a short tail with three rings and a dark tip.
Step 3 of 8
Draw a long oval for the body above the legs.
Step 4 of 8
Draw two more long legs in front, under the body.
Step 5 of 8
Draw a neck going up and a small round head at the top.
Step 6 of 8
Draw two big, tall ears close together on top of the head.
Step 7 of 8
Draw cat eyes, a little nose, a smile and long whiskers.
Step 8 of 8
Finish with round spots on the body and a few stripes on the neck.
All together
Your finished drawing. Now it is ready for color.
Ready to color?
Print the coloring page of this drawing in three levels, or color it on screen.
Go to the coloring pageTracing worksheet
Print the sheet and trace over the faint lines to practice before you draw on your own.
Questions and answers
- How do I make the serval's ears look right?
- Draw two tall shapes with rounded tips that stand straight up, close together on top of the small head. Make each ear almost as tall as the head itself.
- How long should the serval's tail be?
- Keep it short. It should hang down only to the bend in the back legs, not to the ground, with three rings and a dark tip.
