How to Draw a Cat

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Sketch the main shapes.

   Sketch a circle for the head.
   
   The body is a rectangle with a curved line at the end near to the head.
   
   A big fat oblong is drawn for the thigh area.
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   Step 2: Sketch the basic feature of the face.

   Add the mouth area, ears and face guidelines.
   
   Try to make the muzzle short and squarish.  , The eyes should be at the cross section of the face’s guide lines.
   
   Add also the nose. , Add also the tail. , Use lines to indicate a pattern in the cat’s fur. ,, Use colored pencils, crayons, markers or watercolors
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   Step 3: Add more features of the head.

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   Step 4: Sketch oblongs and circles for the thighs

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   Step 5: legs and paws.

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   Step 6: Draw the main features of the cat.

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   Step 7: Erase the draft lines and add more details.

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   Step 8: Color the cat.

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