Observe a real cat from reference photos or life
Sketch the head as a rounded shape with a slightly pointed muzzle
Add the body as a soft oval or loaf shape
Mark the spine, chest, and hip line lightly
Place the ears as two triangles with rounded tips
Draw the eyes large and almond-shaped
Add the nose as a small triangle
Sketch the mouth with short curved lines
Draw the whisker pads on both sides of the muzzle
Add the whiskers as thin, long lines
Shape the legs with simple cylinders
Draw the paws as small rounded forms
Add the tail with a smooth tapering curve
Refine the contours to match the cat’s pose
Indicate fur direction with short, light strokes
Erase construction lines
Add shadows to show form and depth
Darken the eyes, nose, and key outlines
Finish with texture and details from the reference