Tabby Cat Drawing
In this drawing lesson, we're going deep with a tabby cat drawing that’ll bring some serious feline flair onto your paper. Get ready for clear instructional guidance designed for all levels. Whether you're just starting out or looking for ways upgrade your skills, I've got you covered.
We'll kick things off with the basics, focusing on basic shapes that make up the head, body, and eyes. You’ll learn how each part connects as we build from one feature right onto the next, making it super straightforward. Plus, there’s some fun shading and color work that'll add personality, I'm thinking black for eye shading, pink for those sweet ears and nose, and light gray with white for the body...but it is really up to you how you want to color in your drawing!
And we’re adding a striped pattern to that fur! This unexpected detail will spice up your tabby cat drawing and make it uniquely yours. So, gear up and let’s get our creative energy going as we bring this cat character onto the page.
Estimated Time: 50 minutes
Level: Intermediate
Materials
- Blank Paper
- Pencil
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
Lesson: Tabby Cat Drawing
Ready for a fun drawing adventure? In this lesson, we'll take you through a clear and straightforward process of creating a stunning tabby cat drawing. With just 15 instructional steps, you'll learn how the basic shapes transform magically as we focus on key features like the head, eyes, and striped patterns that give our cat its character. From shading the eyes with black, adding soft colors, and detailing the ears and nose, you'll be amazed at how easily you can bring your tabby cat illustration to life. So, let’s get started!
Outline the Head
Form the furry outline of the tabby cat’s head.
Draw the Eyes
Draw two pointed ovals to add the eyes.
Add the Nose
Add the small outline of the cat’s nose.
Form the Mouth
Add two curved lines to form the shape of its mouth.
Draw the Ears
Draw the triangular shape of the tabby cat’s ears on top of its head.
Outline the Body
Form the outline of its long, oval-shaped body.
Attach the Front Legs
Draw its furry upright front legs connected to its torso.
Draw the Paws
Form the shape of its paws as shown.
Form the Hind Leg
Draw the curved shape of its hind leg attached to its body.
Add the Hind Paws
Add its long hind paws as shown.
Attach the Tail
Attach the tabby cat’s long tail to the end of its body.
Shade the Eyes
Shade the eyes with black and add white circular shine.
Color the Ears and Nose
Color the ears and nose with pink.
Fill in the Body
Fill in the body with white and light gray.
Add the Pattern
Add the striped pattern on its forehead, body and tail.
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