How to Sketch a Cartoon Feline

• A Feline Animated Character

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• Method Two: A Conventional Cat

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• Video

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• Q&A

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• Warnings

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• Essential Items You’ll Require

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Cartoon cats come in numerous forms. Examples include Tom and Butch from *Tom and Jerry*, along with Snowball I, II, and III featured in *The Simpsons*.manyThe approaches of the two are distinctly different, as you can see. Follow this detailed tutorial to learn how to sketch a cartoon cat. Let’s get started!

Steps

A Feline Animated Character

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   Sketch an elongated, rounded shape to form the head.
   
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   Secure angular triangles to form the ears.
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   Position the smaller oval on top of a larger one to form the body.
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   Add smaller vertical ovals overlapping the main shape to form the animal’s legs.
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   Sketch even tinier horizontal ovals to represent the paws.
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   Connect the ovals of the front legs using a short, gently arched line.
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   Create a gently arched, thread-like shape to form the tail.
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   Draw an oval shape at the end of the tail line.
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   Capture every intricate feature of the cat in your drawing.
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    Delete all previous lines.
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    Add color and shading to the cat.

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Method Two: A Conventional Cat

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   Create a horizontally elongated oval shape for the head.
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   Place a circle overlapping the lower part of it.
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   Place an additional circle to the lower right of the previous one.
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   Place two triangles above the highest oval.
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   Connect the lower circles using straight lines.
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   Draw three straight lines extending outward from the ovals and circles to form the legs.
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   Create small, overlapping oval shapes to form the front paws’ structure.
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   Draw two more intersecting ovals to form the back legs.
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   Draw a slight arc to form the tail.
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    Draw two angular, straight lines to form the eyes and place a triangle in the space between them to represent the nose.
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    Create curved strokes along both edges of the eye-lines.
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    Create gentle arcs on both sides starting from the triangle’s pointed end.
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    Sketch every feature of the cat following the provided guidelines.
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    Remove all the instructions.
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    Paint the feline.
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Community Questions & Answers

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  When I sketch a classic cat, the eyes often appear overly large compared to the head. What can I do to prevent this?

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  Experiment with various versions of the cat. Sketch one with the usual eye size, then create others where the eyes are smaller, larger, or an altered shape. Adjust the design until you achieve a result that appeals to you. You might also test shifting the eye position slightly, bringing them nearer or spacing them farther apart. With continued practice, you’ll eventually achieve the desired effect.

  
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  What can I use to add color to my cats?

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  Feel free to choose any medium! Watercolors, colored pencils, or crayons would all work well.

  
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  Why is it so hard to draw a cat correctly, even when I’m sure of my skills?

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• Prefer using a pencil frequently, as it allows you to correct errors easily.
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• Don’t stress over mistakes. If success doesn’t come on the first attempt, keep trying until you achieve it.
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Essential Items Required

• Pen (Any color, though black is preferred)

• Use a pencil to sketch the outline so any errors can be easily erased. (A green pen was employed here for clarity, but the pencil is the preferred tool for corrections.)

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Begin by sketching a pointed oval to form the head, then add triangular shapes on either side for the ears. Overlap the head with a bigger oval to outline the body, followed by narrow vertical ovals for the legs. Sketch tiny horizontal ovals for the paws and join the legs with a connecting line. Form the tail using a curved stroke with a small oval at its tip. Next, enhance the cat’s features by drawing the eyes and mouth. Conclude by removing any extra lines and filling the drawing with color.Discover the steps to sketching a classic cat by continuing below!

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