I have been drawing since I was very little. I love to draw and usually can draw anything I really see (I mean really, really look at). However, over time I have come to realize that I cannot draw cats. I have tried and tried to do so, but with only a modicum of success. My cats look like cats in general, but not like the cat I am trying to capture.
I think that cat’s faces are so expressive that I am unable to capture that. I just know that I cannot draw cats and make them look like what I am seeing. Do you have the same problem drawing cats or can you draw them correctly?
Here are some examples I have pulled from my camera over time. You will quickly see what I mean. Here are the guidelines I use to draw cats.
Drawing Cats:
- Start with a circle for the head and an oval for the body. They should overlap slightly.
- Start with the circle for the head and add a smaller circle for the snout that also should overlap slightly.
- Draw a vertical line and a horizontal line across the center of the head circle. These lines will help you place the cat’s facial features correctly.
- For the eyes, draw two almond-shaped ovals along the horizontal line. Leave enough space between the eyes for the cat’s nose.
- Below the eyes, draw a small triangle for the nose. Add two small circles inside the triangle for the nostrils.
- Add the cat’s whiskers by drawing three to four long, curved lines on each side of the face.
- For the ears, draw two triangular shapes on top of the head. Add smaller triangular shapes inside the ears to show the inner ear.
- Finally, add some details to the eyes by drawing a smaller oval inside each eye. Shade in the pupils and add some lines around the eyes to show the fur.
- Remember to adjust the size and placement of each feature to make your cat’s face look unique. You can also experiment with different shapes and expressions to bring your cat to life.
- Connect the head and body with a curved line for the cat’s neck.
- Add the legs and paws, using small circles for the joints and rectangles for the paws.
- Draw the tail, which can be curved or straight depending on the cat’s pose.
- Refine the details, such as the fur texture and patterns, and erase any unnecessary lines.
This is a very basic instruction for drawing cats, but if I use it, I do get an animal that looks quite like a cat. However, it is in the refinement that I seem to lose my cat. These below examples show some improvement, but I am still missing something. Here is a video showing you how to do it:
Any Suggestions?
Cat’s faces express what they are thinking about. I know, many people feel cats are inscrutable, but if you take the time to watch one, you will quickly see them talking with their faces. I think this may be my problem, but I really don’t know how to fix it. Do you have an suggestions? I would love to hear them if you do because I really would like to be able to draw cats!
Here is another tutorial about drawing cats for you. I hope it helps you.
