How to Sketch a Cartoon Feline

• A Feline Animated Character

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• Method Two: A Conventional Cat

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• Q&A

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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 clearly distinct in style. This detailed tutorial will walk you through the process of sketching a cartoon cat. Let’s get started!

Steps

A Feline Animated Character

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   Create an elongated circular 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 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 tail using a curved, string-like line.
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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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    Remove 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 from the ovals and circles to form the legs.
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   Create small, overlapping ovals to form the foreleg paws.
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   Draw two more intersecting ovals to form the rear limbs.
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   Create a slight, arched stroke to form the tail.
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    Draw two angular, straight lines to form the eyes and place a triangle in the center 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 point.
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    Outline 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

• Question

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

  The response from the community

  Experiment with different variations of the cat. Sketch one with standard eye proportions, then create another with smaller, larger, or uniquely shaped eyes. Adjust the design until you achieve a visually appealing result that suits your preference. You might also test shifting the position of the eyes, bringing them closer together or spacing them farther apart. With continued practice, you’ll eventually achieve the desired effect.

  
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  What can I use to dye my cats’ fur?

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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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  You simply require additional practice. It could take a few months to master it properly! Perhaps a friend can offer some advice. Check if someone knows a skilled artist.

  
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Tips

• Keep practicing, and with each effort, you’ll continue to improve.
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• Write with a pencil often to easily correct errors by erasing them.
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• Adding color to your image enhances its appearance. Using markers and colored pencils improves the visual appeal…slender crayons also contribute to this effect.
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Warnings

• 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 for the Task

• Pen (Any color, though black is preferred)

• Use a pencil for the outline so mistakes can be erased (a green pen was used here for visibility).

• Paper

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Begin by sketching a pointed oval to form the cartoon cat’s head, then add triangular shapes on either side for the ears. Overlap the head with a bigger oval to create 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 line with a small oval at its tip. Next, enhance the cat’s features by adding eyes and a mouth. Conclude by removing any extra lines and filling the drawing with color.Discover the steps to sketch a classic cat by continuing below!

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