Clouded Leopard Snarling on a Tree Branch

A clouded leopard walks along a thick, sloping tree branch with its head turned to the left and its mouth open in a snarl, showing its teeth. Its body is covered in large cloud-shaped blotches with smaller spots scattered between them, and the long tail curves down along the bottom right with a patterned, spotted tip. Big drooping leaves hang in the upper corners and behind the cat, and the bark on the branch has plenty of rough lines and texture. Try coloring the blotches in two shades of tan and gray so the cloud pattern stands out, then use greens for the leaves. It also works well for a quick talk about how clouded leopards climb trees. The large open areas on the branch are good for practicing shading.