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How To Draw Leopard Print with Winsor & Newton Promarkers
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Creating classic patterns with Winsor & Newton PromarkersΒ 

Four classic patterns: checkerboard, leopard print, geometric and houndstooth

In this video, learn how to draw four classic patterns: checkerboard, leopard print, geometric and houndstooth. Iva showcases simple techniques using Winsor & Newton Promarkers, Fineliners and Studio Collection Pencils to add personality to your designs.

Step 1


UseΒ PromarkerΒ Brush in Champagne colour for the base.Β 

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Step 2


LayerΒ PromarkerΒ Brush in Praline colour on top to add a bit ofΒ depth - define only the sides keeping the middle light.

Step 2

Step 3


Start making little β€˜c’ shapes usingΒ PromarkerΒ Brush in Black.Β 

Step 3

Step 4


Colour in the inner part of each β€˜c’ shape with Burnt SiennaΒ colour.

Step 4

Step 5


Finally add some texture using a colour pencil in dark brown andΒ black again mainly focusing on the sides and leaving the middle partΒ light.Β 

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Step 6


Your leopard print is finished!

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Iva Vanacova

Iva Vanacova


I’m Iva, an artist and illustrator.Β Since earlyΒ childhood making art has been the easiestΒ and most natural way to express myself.Β MyΒ illustration work often reflects my love ofΒ colours, lines, prints and patterns, eleganceΒ and movement.

*Iva used Carmine, Red and Burnt Sienna Watercolour pencils - these are only available as part of sets and not individually, shop the sets above.

Thank you to our friends at Winsor & Newton for providing this article.