Profile of a Siamese cat, 9B (super soft) pencil on Robert A. Sloan paper.
Completed demo drawing.
The model is Mrs. Sloan's Siamese cat Aristophanes.
Drawing a Siamese cat in profile. General instructions.
When you draw a cat from life, it is very important to choose a moment when the cat is sitting still and relaxed. Try not to make sudden movements yourself. Look at the cat carefully, make a sketch, look at the cat again, try to remember everything in detail, because the cat may move and you will not have such a chance.
That's why it's so important to get your first draft done. Those few moments before the sketch may be your only chance to catch the cat in the desired pose. Cats are very cunning creatures: they will lie or sit still until you look at them, and then immediately begin to wash themselves, yawn or roll over. Your cat is laughing, laughing at you.
Ari (Aristophanes) is a very bad model. If he notices that I am drawing him, he immediately begins to make faces. So if you notice your cat staring at something interesting, like children playing, quickly sketch it out before she realizes what you're doing. This time Ari was very well behaved and posed the whole time while I was drawing.
And I want to thank him for this rare opportunity.
If your cat is not willing to sit still for long enough, photograph quickly and suddenly before she starts to move. You can even use a phone camera. A whole series of pictures will make your task easier. However, it is still better to draw from life. To do this, you need to train your memory in order to remember the cat and its pose within 30 seconds, and then be able to reproduce it on paper. Although sometimes - by chance - you come across masterpiece photographs where the cat turns out to be surprisingly elegant and graceful.
So let's start with the first step - sketching. Don't waste a lot of time. Look at the cat as a collection of geometric shapes, draw a sketch. My cat is a Siamese, so I will teach you how to draw the profile of a Siamese cat.
1. Sketch.
First stage. Sketch.
Please note that the head is not a perfect circle.
Most likely, you are already familiar with this method. It is described in almost all the drawing books that I have. Its essence is to, at the beginning of the work, reduce all the variety of shapes of your model to the simplest shapes (circle, oval, triangle), avoiding details for now. It is important to maintain the proportions of these simple shapes in relation to each other.
There are many reasons why this method is the most successful.
One of these reasons: if you draw something wrong, it is easier to correct it. Well, imagine you drew an ear, drew all the details, spent time, and then discovered that it was too big or too small, or just in the wrong place. It is much easier and faster to erase the triangle of the ear. It will take you a few seconds to make a sketch if you don't think or hesitate. You can try several times.
Try to make such sketches of your cat from nature, from a photograph. Try copying my sketch.
The ears are on the top rather than on the sides of the head. The muzzle is short and clear. A cat's eyes are much larger in relation to the face than human eyes are in relation to the face. Remember this.
I even suggest that you don’t erase the excess, but place another piece of paper under your drawing. And then draw along the lines pressed from the first drawing.
The more often you practice sketching, the better your drawings will become.
2. Drawing a sketch
Second phase. Drawing contour lines.
At this stage, our drawing already looks a little like the profile of a cat.
While I was drawing the details, Ari sat motionless the entire time. And I am very grateful to my grandchildren, who played loudly in the hallway and captured his attention.
Draw visible eye on the face. Please note that this is not an oval. The profile of a cat's eye is very similar to that of human eye, except that there is no visible squirrel. Siamese cats have blue eyes and black and white drawing they are white and only the pupil is shaded.
The profile is very clear, drawn with a soft convex line. Cats do not have a forehead compared to a human face. The profile has a slight bend, which should preferably be at eye level, not lower than the lower eyelids. The tips of the nose and chin form a straight line.
The ears are practically cones, not triangles. It is important to correctly draw the lines where the ear connects to the head, otherwise the ear will look glued on, unrealistic. If you have a photo, carefully study how exactly the ear connects to the head.
In my drawing, the ears and eyes are turned in the same direction.
I used graphite pencil 9B is super soft, you can use any. But remember that it is easier to shade with a softer pencil.
Copy this sketch several times, try to draw the details in different ways. Don't forget to look at the cat.
3. Hatching the mask and ears of the Siamese cat
Third stage. Hatching of the mask and ears of a Siamese cat.
I carefully shaded the muzzle in the direction of the fur. It is very important to hatch exactly in the direction of the fur, otherwise you risk getting something ugly and shaggy.
On the cat's forehead, I made several layers using vertical short strokes to create a dark mask. I shaded the ears in the same way. On the muzzle I used shorter strokes going from the nose to the side and down.
Pay attention to the area between the cat's ears and eyebrows. This is where the mask ends and the hair is so sparse that you can easily see the skin. Capturing this feature emphasizes the realism of your drawing.
The size of the mask depends on the age and color of your Siamese cat. The shape of the mask may vary individually for each cat. Take a close look at your cat, or draw the same mask as my Ari.
4. The finishing touch
Siamese cat, profile.
Robert A. Sloan
Ahri's whiskers (whiskers) are actually white, but if you are drawing on a white background, it is better to draw them black. It is very difficult to draw white vibrissae on a black background with a pencil.
The eyebrows of a cat are drawn in the same way. Draw curves springing from the muzzle. The same vibrissae are also found near the neck and ears: look at your cat in great detail.
I don’t know if other cats have it, but my Ari definitely has the same hairs on his paws and wrists. I think they help him get toys from under the sofa.
I shaded the front paw heavily, leaving some white between the toes. The thing is that Ari has white tufts of hair between her fingers. The fur on the cat's paws flows smoothly down, on the shoulders - at a slight angle, on the back of the head and neck - at an acute angle.
Always drawing an animal hatch in the direction of the fur.
Draw the fur schematically, do not try to draw every hair. 3-4 vibrissae in the picture can easily pass for one or two dozen in reality.
I hope you enjoyed my lesson. Be sure to try it with your cat. Ari sends you purr greetings and inspiration!
Cats rule the Internet! I have no doubt that one day they will completely take control of our lives. To prepare for this day, you need to get to know the enemy better. By drawing a cat, you will understand what they are really made of. So take a pencil - I'll show you!
If you need samples, you can find a lot of cat photos on Envato Market. Make sure you don't get distracted by their excessive cuteness, come back to this guide!
1. Cat skeletal structure
Step 1
Studying the skeletal structure is the first step in creating a realistic pose. Bones support muscles, and the joints between them determine the range of motion.
Step 2
Luckily, you don't have to remember the exact shape of the bones. It is enough to know their length and how they connect to each other. The good news is that most four-legged animals have the same bone structure, with the only differences being the length and spacing between them. Remember this once and you can use this knowledge for the rest of your life!
Remember the skeleton as a group of ovals (joints, skull, rib cage, hips) and lines (bones, spine). If you remember this structure, you can easily draw each pose.
Step 3
Another thing to remember is that each joint has a certain range of motion. If you go beyond this limit, the animal will look "broken". For a better understanding, take a close look at this running animation. When running, a cat uses its full range of motion, so you can see how natural it looks.
What to pay attention to:
- The jump begins; the hind legs push off the ground.
- While the hind legs move away, the front legs move forward.
- When the legs push off the ground, the body part they are attached to remains at their default level. The other one can rise up.
- Note that the hind leg bones never form a straight line, even when fully extended.
- She's flying! The legs do not touch the ground, the body is completely stretched.
- The front legs prepare to land as far as possible.
- Now the legs are fully stretched and again - no straight line.
- Again, notice the difference in levels.
- Landing completed; the hind legs will now try to land at the same point.
- Pay attention to this point; she always moves, pulling her chest along with her.
- The direction of the tail tip depends on the position of the hips.
- When all paws are on the ground, front and back are at the same level.
Step 4
You can say "I don't need this, I feel the desired pose." Yes, it is possible, but there are several mistakes that many people make out of ignorance.
This is a very popular interpretation of the animal skeleton. It comes from a confusion of hind and front legs. They are not the same! Compare your arms and legs.
This pose isn't completely wrong - it's perfect for cartoons where characters use their legs as propellers. But in the real world, the hind legs can bend almost 120 degrees (like cheetahs). Also, the cat will try to keep its head in one position when running, otherwise it's some kind of rabid zombie cat (look at the animation again).
This skeleton is interesting! His bones are adapted exclusively to the shape of his hips. The problem is that the shape of the hips is not only made by bones - it is mainly muscles, and this fact should not be overlooked. In the first pose, the front leg is bent and the back leg is in sitting position. Small cats eat in this position, but their chest does not touch the ground.
Another problem comes from the cat's strange habits. They walk with a “walking” gait - first they put two legs on one side, then two legs on the other. This is a bug that many people won't notice, but it's still a bug! Fortunately, cats adopt a "diagonal" stride when they accelerate.
Step 5
After you've learned everything about posing, make your sketch.
2. Cat muscle structure
Step 1
Muscles give the body its shape. You can draw a body without knowing the muscle structure, but guesswork is not The best way. You might think that this is too difficult, but I will show you that it is not that difficult.
First cover the skeleton with simplified muscle mass. Yes, it's that simple! If you're drawing a very fluffy cat, this is all you need. The muscles will not be visible in any case.
Step 2
This is my cat covered in core muscles.
Step 3
Those of us who prefer short-haired or medium-length cats need to learn a little more. They can still be simplified. These are big muscle mass visible under the skin. If you want to learn them painlessly, use this sample to get started. After a few exercises, this structure will be remembered.
Step 4
Now my cat has muscles too!
Step 5
There is something else. Cats have fairly loose skin; in some places it does not hide the muscles. If you have a cat, try touching the area between the thigh and the back of the shin - you will only feel the skin and fur! This extra skin prevents you from seeing the thigh or back of the lower leg when the cat is sitting.
Step 6
Draw additional skin to complete the body shape.
3. How to draw cat paws
Step 1
A cat's back and front paws are as different as your hands and feet. You can look at them to get an idea of the structure of a cat's paw. Cats walk on their toes, using only part of the "palm" for support. They also have a small thumb(the beginning of the fifth finger) and a small process on the wrist (pea-shaped), but only on the front legs. Our hind legs are actually very similar to our feet.
Step 2
Cat paws are absolutely unique in the animal kingdom. Their claws retract, but it doesn't work the way we imagine. The claw is attached to the last phalanx of the finger. Surprisingly, this part is placed next to the previous bone, and not at its end. Only when the claw retracts does it come close to the end.
What does this mean for us? The claws, including the small bones to which they are attached, are located on the outside of each toe. This means that they are not symmetrical. If the illustration below is not clear to you, look at the photo of the sphinxes; because They have no fur and their claws are more visible.
By looking at the examples, you can easily understand that declawing is a controversial issue.
Step 3
Here we see the left and right front paws, both with retracted claws. Try to bring your hand into the same position to understand where the front leg ends and the paw begins.
Step 4
Now we will learn how to draw a paw.
- For the front view: Draw four lines ending in a "rock" shape.
- For the side view: Draw four lines starting from an oval, then draw a step at the end of each. The steps in the middle should be inclined.
Step 5
- For the front view: Draw four "eggs" at the end of each line within the stone shape.
- For the side view: draw four "eggs" to cover the last corner. Connect the eggs to the first part of the lines.
Step 6
You may need to add a pea ( appearance) or the rudiment of the fifth finger (internal view), if you are drawing the front paws.
Step 7
Now cover the entire shape with wool. The claws have their own special thin coating that covers them only on top and on the sides.
Step 8
Ok, they were fluffy soft paws. What if these are paws a la Angry Kitten? They are also easy to draw if you know the anatomy.
Step 9
Now my cat has completed paws.
4. How to draw the proportions of a cat's face
The proportions of a cat's face depend on the breed, but there are rules that can be used to draw a "typical" cat."
Step 1
Draw two circles - one large and one smaller. This is the approximate shape of the head and muzzle.
Step 2
Divide the small circle into six approximately equal parts.
Step 3
Divide midline into six equal parts. This will help determine the correct position of the nose and mouth.
Step 4
Draw a simple triangle between the lines shown below. You can also start drawing the mouth.
Step 5
Draw the remaining parts of the muzzle using guide lines.
Step 6
Now let's find the location of the eyes. Add four directions using the already drawn lines.
Step 7
Now you can easily add eyes.
Step 8
When you want to draw a kitten, you need to change the proportions to get enlarged round eyes.
Step 9
To complete the shape of the head, add ears and cheek structure.
Step 10
Drawing a head in profile is not that difficult if you know how to place guide lines.
Step 11
Now we know how to draw a cat's head, but this is just the basis for the actual drawing. In the next steps we will take care of every element of the cat's face.
5. How to draw a cat's eye
Step 1
If you followed my previous tips, you should end up with an oval/circle as the base of the eye.
Step 2
Around the eye we can see three elements - the edge of the lower eyelid, a row of upper eyelashes and a dark area in the inner corner. Part of the third century can also be shown.
Step 3
Add the pupil:
- Small cats have slitted pupils; they only round in low light.
- U big cats round pupils; in strong light they become smaller, but not narrower.
The size of the pupils can be important in conveying the authenticity of a drawing. If you draw a cat with large round pupils, and at that time it is on a sunny beach (or in front of a fire) - it will look unnatural.
Step 4
Add dark "veins" around the pupils and lighter ones elsewhere, branching out in a circle from the center of the eye.
Step 5
The eye consists of more than just the eyeball. If you were drawing human face, you would add eyelids, eyelashes and maybe some eyebrows to complete the picture. Drawing cat eye, we will add lighter areas around, as well as a dark narrow ellipse above the eye - this is where the whiskers (contact antennae) grow from.
Step 6
When the eye is closed, it becomes a dark line. Both light areas around him also become closer.
Step 7
The side view can be quite intricate. From this angle, the clear dome of the lens is visible, and the rest of the eye appears flat (look at the photos of cats).
Step 8
Once you know what the eyes should look like, you can draw them.
6. How to draw a cat's nose
Step 1
Start with a long diamond. Its bottom is usually darker.
Step 2
For the nostrils, add two “wings”.
Step 3
Draw the holes. They are not like the inner nostrils of a person, so be careful here.
Step 4
Add the bridge of the nose. It should be round at the top. The sides of the baffle will be slightly darker and the coat will be much shorter.
Step 5
Our pussy has a cute little nose!
7. How to draw cat ears
Step 1
Cat ears are not as simple as we used to think. These are not just triangles or cones - there is a complex structure that needs to be studied to make the drawing more realistic.
Step 2
To draw the ear from the front, start with a circle. Then divide it into four parts, drawing lines at a slight angle.
Step 3
Use the directions to draw the outline of the ear.
Step 4
Cats have a strange fold on the outside of their ears called a tragus. It's quite difficult to draw from the front, but it's necessary - draw it and people will think you're an expert on cats!
Step 5
Now you can add the hair tufts. Their density depends on the breed, but in general it is better to place them on inside and leave the outside bare.
Step 6
But there is something else! Cats can rotate their ears, so you need to learn more about ear "postures." You can use the same method. Just keep in mind that the ears are larger than we usually see them. The lower part can be covered with soft wool. If you compare long-haired cats to hairless cats, you will see what a difference the hair makes in terms of ear size.
Step 7
Now our cat can hear!
8. How to draw cat whiskers
Step 1
The whiskers are an additional sensory organ in cats. They are on the face, around the eyes, under the chin and behind the paws. Whiskers grow from small dark “holes” in the fur. We have already drawn the vibris places above the eyes, now we will add a little on the muzzle.
Step 2
Cats usually have twelve whiskers on each side, but you don't have to stick to that number. Thirteen on the left and fifteen on the right is also normal! Just draw them very thin and light. They should be longer than half the head.
9. How to draw cat fur
Step 1
The amount of hair determines the shape of the head. A cat's head without hair is triangular. Then, by adding a small amount of wool, the shape softens. Add longer hair and the head becomes round (kittens look cuter/younger with round heads). If you add very long hair, the head becomes trapezoidal.
Monika Zagrobelna
I"m a Polish artist with a long experience in doing useless, but creative things. Since I realized how bad I was after all these years, I decided to take fate into my own hands and actually study things in order to draw them properly. My tutorials are the result of thorough studies - I hope they help you as they helped me!
In this lesson I will tell you how to draw a cat step by step for a child. Quite often children encounter problems when they are just beginning to develop their Creative skills, and the drawing object is very complex. In our lesson we will easily draw a simple but beautiful cat step by step.
We will get this drawing:
And at the very end of the lesson we’ll draw this cutie:
Let's start drawing the cat. If you are drawing with a child, explain to him what parts the cat consists of. In our case, we start drawing from the head - it has a round shape, slightly elongated to the sides.
After the circle is drawn, we proceed to drawing the cat's body. We draw two curved lines from the head, and on the side - two semicircular lines, indicating hind legs cats.
What kind of cat is without ears? Therefore, tell your child that ears are a must. Draw a pair of ears on top of the head in the form of triangles.
At the bottom of the cat’s muzzle we draw a nose in the form of a triangle, and from it – two curls, indicating the cat’s mouth.
On top, draw cat eyes with your child - they are not round, but pointed at the corners and slightly slanted. The pupil has an elongated shape.
Now draw the cat's paws as shown in the bottom picture. We will draw three fingers on each paw, and if your cat is angry, advise your child to draw claws.
And of course, any cat just needs a tail - draw it on the side.
We add fluffiness to the cat by drawing fur on the chest and on the paws.
Our cat is almost ready, we just need to add a few details - fur on the ears, whiskers and a bow. Your child can add some of his own details at his own discretion - for example, draw a bowl of milk or a mouse next to it.
I hope you liked the lesson and learned how to draw a cat with a child step by step. If you like to draw with children, I advise you to visit my website.
Let's try to draw some more cute and cute cats with step-by-step schemes. First, let's draw a realistic cat in full height by using step by step guide with pictures.
The first step is to mark the sheet to indicate the proportions of the cat. Our base will consist of several figures - I draw the shape of the head, body, and triangles of ears on top. Look, it’s already starting to resemble a drawn cat! Try to keep the base lines barely visible, this will allow us not to be distracted by them in the future. Next, I begin to draw the cat's face. It is somewhat pointed, with a nose and mouth located in the lower part of the muzzle. Just above the nose we draw the shape of the cat’s eyes.
Now let's start drawing the cat's ears. I add vertical pupils as well as whiskers. The next step is drawing the paws. Notice how they are located in the picture below.
Now we need to draw the back, hind legs and tail of the cat. I also add touches that will make the cat more detailed. We remove the extra lines, outline the contours and, if desired, color our beauty. This is the cat we managed to draw!
Now let's try to draw a cute cartoon kitten. The drawing is very simple, even a child can handle it!
Let's draw a large oval. Kittens always have a fairly large head cartoon drawings, we will also use this technique. Next I draw lines - they will indicate the body and tail.
Next I will draw ears for our kitten and give a shape to the tail. It turns out pretty cute! Now our cat needs to draw a face - I draw two big eyes, and between them I add a nose and a mouth. A couple of lines on the top and on the ears.
Let's draw the cat's pupils shifted to the right, add antennae and start working on the paws. First the front ones, and then the rear ones. Now I want to add stripes to the cat's head and tail.
At the last stages, you can outline the sketch and get rid of unnecessary lines. I decided to draw the cat in purple and pink tones, and made the eyes green. The cat looks somewhat unusual, but that doesn’t make it any less wonderful. What happened to you?
The next cat will be a little more difficult to draw, but believe me, it will be worth it. First, let's mark the sheet with these figures. Practice on a rough draft; after a few attempts you will definitely get it beautiful and neat. Also actively use the eraser, removing unnecessary unsure lines.
Let's draw a figure located under two triangles. In the very center where our lines intersect, draw a nose and mouth. The cat's eyes are closed - it seems that her sides have warmed up in the sun and are simply glowing with pleasure! 
The ears need to be detailed. We shade the side parts with parallel strokes.
We begin to shape the muzzle. We draw on top of the sketch, but now the lines are smoother. I also drew mustaches.
Now we begin to draw the cat's body. She lies with her back to us, so there is no need to draw her paws. I add a few strokes to the place where the spine will be located, this will allow you to immediately understand in what position the drawn cat is lying.
This tutorial is intended for beginners, so if you are looking for complex cat anatomy, this is not the lesson for you.
Everyone loves cats:3 We'll look at four basic cat poses.
Sitting cat in profile
Let's start with the simplest thing - this is a sitting cat in profile. If you have a cat, then you probably guessed that this is not the cat's favorite position. They usually lie down or generally sleep.
1. So, first we draw the ear and the top of the head.
2. We continue to work on the cat’s head and draw the back of the head.
3. Next, draw the neck and back of the cat. See the little curved line that comes out from the back of your head? This is her neck. Then we draw a line going down - this is her body. The body line ends where her tail then begins. 
4. Draw the cheeky face of the cat and draw a curved line down. The curve represents the cat's chest. Also, at this step we draw a curved line that looks like half a circle - this is the cat’s future paw. 
5. Draw the paws as shown in the picture. 
6. We finish drawing the tail, eye and additional ear. 
7. The sitting cat is ready, if you want and if you know how, you can add shadows for volume. 
Cat looking straight into your soul
This pose is the most difficult to draw. The cat sits and looks at you, with its head slightly pressed to the ground.
1. We need to draw three circles that will overlap each other. The smallest circle is the cat's face. Divide this circle in half, this is necessary for convenient drawing of the eyes, nose, mouth and mustache. Next, draw the largest circle - the main part of the body. The middle circle, most of which is almost invisible, is the back of the body. 
2. Divide the circle of the head in half again and draw ears. Based on our circle, we make lines that will slightly increase the width of the head. Then we begin to draw the cat's mouth and nose. Don't forget to draw the two front legs and the tail. 
3. In this step we draw the cat's face in detail. We draw eyes, nose, mustache. Draw the fur as shown in the picture and draw the ears. 
4. We work on the front legs and tail. We draw the lines of the paws closer to the side of the head and cover them with fur, draw the claws. Cover the tail with fur. 
5. We complete our drawing. We delete all the auxiliary lines, cover the cat with fur and add shadows. Our cat is ready! 
Standard cat pose
We have come to the most favorite pose for cats - a lying cat: 3
1. As with the previous cat, we first draw the main circles. This time there are two of them, a small circle is the head, a large circle is the body. 
2. As with the previous cat, we divide the head into four parts and in the lower part we draw another circle, divided into four parts. Let's draw on the ears. 
3. Using ovals, draw the paws as shown in the figure. 
4. Sketch out the eyes and nose. 
5. Erase the auxiliary lines, draw in the fur, draw the claws, and if you wish, you can color our cat. 
standing cat
1. First, let's draw the auxiliary figures of our cat. Draw a rectangle, connect the right corners of the rectangle curved line, draw a circle to the upper right corner and draw an oval at the back of the rectangle extending beyond the rectangle. 
2. We work on the head and neck. To draw a beautiful neck, you need to connect the head and body with two lines above and below. We draw on the ears, eyes and nose. 
3. Draw the paws using ovals as shown in the figure and mark our future tail with a line. 
4. We finish drawing the tail and draw our cat in more detail. 
5. Remove the auxiliary lines and our cat is ready. 
Cats are incredibly graceful and beautiful animals, so drawing them is a real pleasure. For beginning artists who have recently begun to master graphics, master classes on how to draw a cat with a pencil step by step are suitable.
Creating such cats does not require skill, talent or artistic taste. If a child asks to draw a cat, and time is short, then you can limit yourself to funny images.
Sleeping kitten
Anyone can easily draw such a sleeping miracle. All you need for this is an A4 sheet, soft and hard pencils, an eraser, a little patience and perseverance.
Stage 1: We start drawing a sleeping cat from the head. For this hard pencil draw a circle and mark thin auxiliary lines. The vertical divides the muzzle clearly in half, and the horizontal goes so that the upper part accounts for more than half of the circle.
Stage 2: Focusing on the auxiliary lines marked in the first stage, we outline the kitten’s eyes, nose and mouth.
Stage 3: Mark the outline of the head with a soft pencil. We draw the ears, protruding fur, and a funny “whirlwind”.
Stage 4: draw the body of the animal and draw the tail. Please note that the kitten is curled up into a ball, so the tail covers part of the muzzle.
Stage 5: At the last stage, the paws and whiskers are drawn. Use an eraser to carefully erase any excess lines and markings. The kitten is ready. If desired, you can color it with paints or colored pencils, or leave it as is.
Mischievous kitten
Any child will love this naughty baby. You need to start drawing a mischievous kitten from the head. Draw a circle, add triangular ears and draw a muzzle. Then comes the drawing of the torso and paws. Play with your kitten's emotions and show your child that... small parts The mood of the cat shown in the picture depends. Surprise can be conveyed through wide-open eyes; a protruding tongue will add mischief, and by moving the pupils slightly to the side, you can make a thoughtful or sad cat.
Kitten made of circles
Even a child can make this drawing of a cat from circles with a pencil, since it is one of the most simple ways for beginners. The animal is drawn from the back, so there is no need to draw features and maintain proportions.
First, two circles are drawn on the sheet so that they slightly intersect each other. In this case, the diameter of the lower one should be approximately twice as large as the upper one. Then the ears are drawn to the upper part, and the tail to the lower part. Then the mustache is drawn and the fur is randomly marked.
One circle, two circle
Another clear example of how you can quickly and easily draw a cat with a pencil.
The larger circle is drawn first, and then another, smaller circle is drawn inside it. Add ears, facial features and a tail. Children will love a funny sleeping kitten and can quickly distract a child and cheer him up.
Such a sketch is something between simple schematic images and realistic drawings animals.
We mark the outline of the animal with thin auxiliary lines made with a hard stylus. The sketch of the head looks like an octagon, the ears are triangles, and the body is a rectangle or cylinder. After this we make markings for the paws.
We draw a horizontal line in the center of the head, thus indicating the level of the eyes. Draw sketches of the mouth and nose, round eyes. We draw a chin and mustache.
We define the muzzle more clearly. We draw in detail the eyes, nose, mustache and cheeks. Soft pencil draw fibers on the ears, head and muzzle. Then we draw the front paws with claws and pads, and detail the hind paws.
At the final stage, all auxiliary lines are carefully erased. It's time to draw the fur. For these purposes, a 2M (or 2B) lead is best suited, but in principle you can use any soft one.
Realistic
Many people think that realistic portraits pets - not the best simple task for beginners, but in reality not all sketches are difficult. You can verify this using the example step by step instructions to the portrait of the Scottish Fold.
Draw a Scottish fold cat with a pencil
Scottish Folds are loved by many breeders for their disposition and charming appearance. Thanks to distinctive feature breed - with ears curved forward and down, these cats look so cute that it is impossible to resist squeezing such a mustache. We offer simple step by step lesson for beginners how to draw a British cat with a pencil step by step.
At the first stage, auxiliary lines are drawn with a hard pencil: 1 vertical and 2 horizontal. The vertical one shows the center of the muzzle, so it needs to be slightly shifted to the right relative to the center of the page, since the cat is sitting slightly turned.
The horizontal ones should be parallel to each other, as they indicate the size of the animal's eyes. After this, you need to start drawing the contour of the muzzle and eyes.
Important! For a cat to be proportional, the distance between the eyes must correspond to the size of the eye.
When drawing a nose, remember that its size should be less (narrower) than the distance between the eyes.
Then, using an M or TM stylus, we darken the eyes and nose. More experienced artists If you are confident in your movements, you can use a black pen for these purposes.
To make the cat’s look “alive”, do not forget to leave unpainted, white areas, as in the picture.
For the third step, you will need a 2M (or B2) pencil. Carefully, using smooth lines, shading the strokes, darken the areas around the pupils. Notice how the color goes from darkest (around the pupils) to lightest. Then, with a hard stylus, arrows are marked in the direction from the nose. They show directions for drawing fur.
Using the softest stylus (it is better to use B4 or 4M), focusing on the arrows, draw the darkest fur. The crown and fur under the ears should be the darkest.
To complete the picture, draw in the remaining fur. The cat is ready
Attention! The color of the bristles depends on the force of pressure.
