To draw a red panda, you can follow these general steps based on beginner- friendly tutorials:

1. Start with Basic Shapes
   • Draw an oval or circle for the head.
   • Sketch a smaller oval for the nose and mouth area.
   • Add guidelines for facial features like eyes and nose placement

2. Draw Facial Features
   • Draw the nose as a small oval or triangle shape.
   • Add eyes as circles with highlights to give a cute expression.
   • Sketch a small mouth with a slight smile line

3. Outline the Head and Ears
   • Draw the outline of the head with a rounded shape.
   • Add large, rounded ears on top of the head with some inner ear details

4. Sketch the Body and Limbs
   • Draw a rounded body shape connected to the head.
   • Add front legs and paws using simple curved lines.
   • Sketch the hind legs partially visible behind the body

5. Add the Tail
   • Draw a big, fluffy tail with a sweeping curve.
   • Add stripes or zigzag patterns on the tail to mimic the red panda’s distinctive markings

6. Add Details and Markings
   • Draw white patches on the cheeks and above the eyes.
   • Add fur texture lines if desired.
   • Include any additional accessories if you want, like a drink or a background

7. Color Your Drawing
   • Use reddish-orange for the body and tail.
   • White or cream for the face markings.
   • Dark brown or black for the legs, ears, and nose.
   • Color the eyes black with white highlights for a lively look

You can find step-by-step video tutorials that guide you through this process visually, such as drawing a red panda drinking boba or a simple cartoon red panda

. These videos encourage starting with pencil sketches and then outlining with markers or colored pencils for best results. This approach makes drawing a red panda accessible and fun, whether for beginners or more experienced artists.