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How to Draw a Cat

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I drew this up just a moment ago, this is a basic cat (with a few added stripes) that I will teach with.

I drew this up just a moment ago, this is a basic cat (with a few added stripes) that I will teach with.

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First draw the artist lines to help u determine where the eye line is, where the mussel is, and the nose line is. Draw two circles over each other, a smaller one for the mussel.

First draw the artist lines to help u determine where the eye line is, where the mussel is, and the nose line is. Draw two circles over each other, a smaller one for the mussel.

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Now the yellow lines show the extra forms attached to the basic head form, such as the ears and neck.

Now the yellow lines show the extra forms attached to the basic head form, such as the ears and neck.

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The green shows where the lines connect to form the entire head as a whole. Erase the red lines not touching the green lines.

The green shows where the lines connect to form the entire head as a whole. Erase the red lines not touching the green lines.

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The green shows the form if u were following along up until this point.

The green shows the form if u were following along up until this point.

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(sorry about the lines, in working with my iPod here) in blue are the main features drawn in. Cats have oval eyes and usually have a flat top, a triangular nose, and a long flat nose up to the eyes.

(sorry about the lines, in working with my iPod here) in blue are the main features drawn in. Cats have oval eyes and usually have a flat top, a triangular nose, and a long flat nose up to the eyes.

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Once the main features are put in, add the details such as the line in the nose, whiskers, and hairs from the fur of the car that show in the background. Don't forget the dots where the whiskers meet.

Once the main features are put in, add the details such as the line in the nose, whiskers, and hairs from the fur of the car that show in the background. Don't forget the dots where the whiskers meet.

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Shading is important in order to give your cat life. The cat has specific shadows in the ears, under the chin, and the eyes. I chose to show the light as if it was angled high in front of him.

Shading is important in order to give your cat life. The cat has specific shadows in the ears, under the chin, and the eyes. I chose to show the light as if it was angled high in front of him.

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Ta Da!!! U have a cat, the instructions where basic but will get you started on the structure of a cat, add your own twist with stripes, spots, dark and light shading, etc!!!!

Ta Da!!! U have a cat, the instructions where basic but will get you started on the structure of a cat, add your own twist with stripes, spots, dark and light shading, etc!!!!

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Ciara Smith

Can you do a guide on how to draw a horse please?

Ciara Smith 4 months ago

Lilah Sherr

Meow!🐱

Lilah Sherr 5 months ago

Allie Bauer🎀

Thank you kenzie!!!!

(author) 9 months ago

Sovay Gucci

can you do one on just shading. I can draw but when it comes to shading, well that's where it gets messy looking.

Sovay Gucci 10 months ago

Allie Bauer🎀

The man? Draw him? Ok I'll add him to the list....

(author) 12 months ago

Hongyu Jing

Do you know Ai Weiwei, a Chinese artist, can you draw him

Hongyu Jing 12 months ago

Allie Bauer🎀

Would u guys want any painting guides? I can do oil, watercolors, and acrylic too!

(author) 12 months ago

Ihsan Qibar

I would love to see a guide on shading and sketching.

Ihsan Qibar 12 months ago

Ihsan Qibar

Wow ur 16 with such good drawing skills! Thats amazing!

Ihsan Qibar 12 months ago

Allie Bauer🎀

Would u guys want a guide on shading and sketching?

(author) 12 months ago

Allie Bauer🎀

I'm 16 :)

(author) 12 months ago

Allie Bauer🎀

I made the hulk for u guys, and a lot of people where messaging me, i

(author) 12 months ago

Ihsan Qibar

Im looking forward to the hulk

Ihsan Qibar 12 months ago

Sandra B

How did you do those pictures to make them highlight parts

Sandra B 12 months ago

Rav Ghatora ੴ

The original marvel hulk!!!!! You got Skills!!!

Rav Ghatora ੴ 12 months ago

Hongyu Jing

Yes less detail is easy to learn? The cat is too difficult for me

Hongyu Jing 12 months ago

Allie Bauer🎀

I can do the hulk sure! And easier? As in cartoon or just less detail?

(author) 12 months ago

Rav Ghatora ੴ

Can you do The Hulk

Rav Ghatora ੴ 12 months ago

Rav Ghatora ੴ

Awesome!

Rav Ghatora ੴ 12 months ago

Hongyu Jing

Can you draw anything easier

Hongyu Jing 12 months ago

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Vivian Viti

What is someone with your talent doing with time on your hands?

Vivian Viti 12 months ago

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