From time immemorial, the Olympic Games are considered a special event. Their conduct has never been influenced by natural phenomena, state disasters, crisis in any of its manifestations, epidemics. The Olympic Games are considered a symbol of unity and freedom.
Each Olympiad has its own symbols. Of course, five rings are considered to be the invariable emblem of competitions, which designate a certain continent with their color. However, each country, which is the hostess of the competition, creates its own talismans and symbols, thereby emphasizing its identity. For example, the Sochi Olympics was accompanied by three characters - a leopard, a bear, a hare, which once again prove the uniqueness of Russia. Often there is a desire to portray a symbol. How to draw a leopard with a pencil in stages? Easy. If you follow a simple instruction.
The history of the mascots
Symbols are a hallmark of the Olympics in every country. They may be, for example, a real or a fabulous animal. There is a possibility that a famous person can become a logo. The Olympic Committee has no right to exert any influence on the choice of a mascot. The country is independently determined with a symbol, selects designers. Before drawing a symbol of the Olympics - a leopard - a competition was held throughout Russia. The author of each emblem was harshly criticized, but nevertheless the talismans were chosen.
How to draw a leopard with a pencil in stages?
The Olympic Games have passed. But surely everyone wants to keep in memory (and not only) a part of the Olympic holiday. There are many ways to accomplish this. For example, purchase a garment with the inscription and symbols of the celebration. The easiest and most cost-effective way is to portray the Olympic mascot.
You need to stock up on materials such as paper, a simple pencil, paints, an eraser before drawing a leopard with a pencil. Step by step we will consider a simple method.
We start to draw from the head. To do this, draw an oval at an angle, but small. Draw the eyes, nose, mouth. Then proceed to the design. Eyes add pupils. We give the head a concrete shape, draw the ears, nose and mouth. Do not forget that the leopard is smiling. Add antennae. It is necessary to show that the animal has wool, for this you can depict villi on the chin.
Draw a body
When all the details of the head are depicted, you can continue. Getting started discussing how to draw a talisman. Leopard must be drawn in a standing position. The next step is to depict a drop-shaped body and limbs. When drawing paws, you should pay attention to the fact that one limb is hidden behind the back. And the second is raised up. We do not draw it to the end. After all, a leopard is holding a snowboard in it. Feet are a little easier to draw. To make the picture look finished, you need to add details. Draw the tail. It will be of medium length and slightly rounded at the end.
Do not forget that there are spots on the body of the leopard, which will give greater similarity to the picture of a real animal.
We have left an unfinished paw, raised up. In it, a snow leopard holds a snowboard. We depict it, draw a paw. Add the claws. On the Olympic leopard there is also special equipment, as well as a black belt.
The final stage
The mascot is drawn. But for some reason, the picture is not pleasing to the eye. To give it brightness, you need to color the leopard. Since we had a winter Olympics, and a white leopard, it is advisable to use blue color and its gentle shades. Now for sure the drawing is finished. Definitely, he will give only pleasant memories of the past Olympics in Sochi.
So, the Sochi 2014 logo is ready. We learned a simple way to draw a leopard with a pencil. Step by step, following the instructions, we got a great picture.