Gather reference photos of a cat from multiple angles
Sketch the basic head and body shapes lightly
Mark the eye line, nose line, and ear placement
Block in the proportions of the face and body
Refine the outline of the head, muzzle, and ears
Add the eyes with correct shape, size, and spacing
Draw the nose, mouth, whisker pads, and whiskers
Shape the body, legs, paws, and tail
Add fur direction with short, layered strokes
Shade the face, body, and underparts with gradual tones
Darken the pupils, nose, and shadowed areas
Blend and soften edges where needed
Add highlights in the eyes and on the fur
Check proportions and adjust details
Erase construction lines and clean up the drawing