Draw a cat standing on its hind legs. How to Draw Animals: Cats and Their Anatomy

The fishing accessories market boasts a wide range of all kinds of fishing rods, which differ from each other in many ways, including their narrow purpose.

In this article we will briefly talk about several main types of fishing rods, including:

Bolognese;
flywheel;
match;
feeder;
traditional spinning;
casting;
fly fishing;
winter rod.

The Bolognese fishing rod got its name from the province of Bologna in the northern part of Italy, which is its homeland. The Bolognese rod is used primarily for float fishing, and a little less often for wire fishing. The length of a telescopic rod of this type is from 3.5 to 7 m.

The classic equipment includes a float, fishing line with a diameter of 0.14-0.16 mm, weights, and a hook on a leash. The kit uses both inertial and non-inertial coil models. Bolognese float rod - great option for beginner fishermen.

This type of fishing rod, once on our territory, became a kind of replacement for the “native” bamboo fishing rod. Its purpose is float fishing from the shore or from a water vessel. The basis of the design of the fly rod is a series of telescopic elbows, which are made of durable modern materials(fiberglass, carbon).

Unlike the Bolognese rod, the fly rod does not have pass rings, there is also no spool mount. The range of rod lengths is very large - from 3 to 10 m, but the most popular are models with a length of 4-7 m. The equipment is standard for float rods.

Suitable for catching fish weighing up to 3-3.5 kg at relatively large distances from the shore (15-70 m). The length of match rods varies around 3.5-4.8 m. Both telescopic models and collapsible rods based on a plug connection are sold. As a rule, a match rod consists of 3 (less often - 4) bends; there are also a number of small guide rings on high leg(from 12 to 16 pieces). Thanks to their original design, rods of this type are not too heavy and at the same time quite durable. Test indicators are most often in the range of 10-30 g.

In feeder fishing, special feeder rods are used, which are equipped with a reel with fishing line or cord. The design of the feeder rod also provides for the presence of guide rings. The length of the rods can reach 4.8-4.9 m.

Another one distinctive feature- this is the presence of flexible tips ( quivertypes) for the purpose of registering bites. Quivertypes are equipped with 4-6 passage rings, and their length is at least 35 cm. Quivertypes are divided into replaceable and stationary. The latter are glued tightly and, together with the rod, form a single straight line.

Feeder gear classes:

Picker;
Light feeder;
Medium feeder;
Heavy Feeder;
Extra Heavy Feeder.

The primacy among the materials used for the manufacture of spinning rods currently belongs to carbon fiber and fiberglass. Spinning rods differ from each other in a whole set of other parameters: test, class, action and, of course, length. The latter indicator can be indicated both in conventional meters and in inches or feet.

Rod test- this is the optimal weight range of the baits that will be used. Manufacturers indicate this parameter in grams or ounces (1 ounce = 28.35 g). If the weight of the bait matches the test of the rod, the spinning rod will not be overloaded, and the correct balance will allow you to make a quality cast.
Another one important characteristic every rod is his build, level of flexibility. According to this criterion, spinning rods can be divided into fast, medium and slow.

Based on the test indicator, the class of the rod is determined.

One of the most common classifications:

Ultra Light (ultralight) - test up to 7 g;
Light (light) - 7-15 g;
Medium (average) - 15-40 g;
Heavy (heavy) - from 40 g.

The main differences between any casting rod are: presence of a special trigger on the reel seat, smaller diameter of the guide rings and their upper location. This design allows you to increase the sensitivity of the gear. Otherwise, a casting rod is no different from a traditional spinning rod. It is mainly equipped with a multiplier reel.

In fly fishing correct selection fishing rods is especially important. A fly fishing rod allows you to cast specific gear, including a loaded fly line and a light fly. In addition, the rod plays an important role in controlling the line itself and can simplify the process of landing fish. When choosing a fly fishing rod model, pay attention, first of all, to the action and length, its strength and the weight class itself.

Rods for winter fishing differ from others in their small length and weight. They are used for fishing by vertical trolling in holes. In combination with winter fishing rods, small, lightweight baits and inertial reels are used. The reel often acts as a banal line holder, since in most cases rewinding is done manually.

Selecting a spinning rod

Profile siamese cat, 9B pencil (super soft), on Robert A. Sloan paper.
Completed demo drawing.
Model – Siamese cat Aristophanes Mrs. Sloan.

Drawing a Siamese cat in profile. General instructions.

When you draw a cat from life, it is very important to choose a moment when the cat is sitting still and relaxed. Try not to do it yourself sudden movements. Look at the cat carefully, make a sketch, look at the cat again, try to remember everything in detail, because the cat may move and you will not have such a chance.

That's why it's so important to get your first draft done. Those few moments before the sketch may be your only chance to catch the cat in the desired pose. Cats are very cunning creatures: they will lie or sit still until you look at them, and then immediately begin to wash themselves, yawn or roll over. Your cat is laughing, laughing at you.

Ari (Aristophanes) is a very bad model. If he notices that I am drawing him, he immediately begins to make faces. So if you notice your cat staring at something interesting, like children playing, quickly sketch it out before she realizes what you're doing. This time Ari was very well behaved and posed the whole time while I was drawing.

And I want to thank him for this rare opportunity.

If your cat is not willing to sit still for long enough, photograph quickly and suddenly before she starts to move. You can even use a phone camera. A whole series of pictures will make your task easier. However, it is still better to draw from life. To do this, you need to train your memory in order to remember the cat and its pose within 30 seconds, and then be able to reproduce it on paper. Although sometimes - by chance - you come across masterpiece photographs where the cat turns out to be surprisingly elegant and graceful.

So let's start with the first step - sketching. Don't waste a lot of time. See the cat as a totality geometric shapes, draw a sketch. My cat is a Siamese, so I will teach you how to draw the profile of a Siamese cat.

1. Sketch.

First stage. Sketch.
Please note that the head is not a perfect circle.

Most likely, you are already familiar with this method. It is described in almost all the drawing books that I have. Its essence is to, at the beginning of the work, reduce all the variety of shapes of your model to the simplest shapes (circle, oval, triangle), avoiding details for now. It is important to maintain the proportions of these simple shapes in relation to each other.

There are many reasons why this method is the most successful.

One of these reasons: if you draw something wrong, it is easier to correct it. Well, imagine you drew an ear, drew all the details, spent time, and then discovered that it was too big or too small, or just in the wrong place. It is much easier and faster to erase the triangle of the ear. It will take you a few seconds to make a sketch if you don't think or hesitate. You can try several times.

Try to make such sketches of your cat from nature, from a photograph. Try copying my sketch.

The ears are on the top rather than on the sides of the head. The muzzle is short and clear. A cat's eyes are much larger in relation to the face than human eyes are in relation to the face. Remember this.

I even suggest that you don’t erase the excess, but place another piece of paper under your drawing. And then draw along the lines pressed from the first drawing.

The more often you practice sketching, the better your drawings will become.

2. Drawing a sketch

Second phase. Drawing contour lines.

At this stage, our drawing already looks a little like the profile of a cat.

While I was drawing the details, Ari sat motionless the entire time. And I am very grateful to my grandchildren, who played loudly in the hallway and captured his attention.

Draw visible eye on the face. Please note that this is not an oval. The profile of a cat's eye is very similar to that of human eye, except that there is no visible squirrel. In Siamese cats Blue eyes, and in black and white drawing they are white and only the pupil is shaded.

The profile is very clear, drawn with a soft convex line. Cats don't have a forehead compared to human face. The profile has a slight bend, which should preferably be at eye level, not lower than the lower eyelids. The tips of the nose and chin form a straight line.

The ears are practically cones, not triangles. It is important to correctly draw the lines where the ear connects to the head, otherwise the ear will look glued on, unrealistic. If you have a photo, carefully study how exactly the ear connects to the head.

In my drawing, the ears and eyes are turned in the same direction.

I used a 9B super soft graphite pencil, you can use any. But remember that more soft pencil easier to shade.

Copy this sketch several times, try to draw the details in different ways. Don't forget to look at the cat.

3. Hatching the mask and ears of the Siamese cat

Third stage. Hatching of the mask and ears of a Siamese cat.

I carefully shaded the muzzle in the direction of the fur. It is very important to hatch exactly in the direction of the fur, otherwise you risk getting something ugly and shaggy.

On the cat's forehead, I made several layers using vertical short strokes to create a dark mask. I shaded the ears in the same way. On the muzzle I used shorter strokes going from the nose to the side and down.

Pay attention to the area between the cat's ears and eyebrows. This is where the mask ends and the hair is so sparse that you can easily see the skin. Capturing this feature emphasizes the realism of your drawing.

The size of the mask depends on the age and color of your Siamese cat. The shape of the mask may vary individually for each cat. Take a close look at your cat, or draw the same mask as my Ari.

4. The finishing touch

Siamese cat, profile.
Robert A. Sloan

Ari's whiskers (whiskers) are actually white, but if you are drawing on a white background, it is better to draw them black. It is very difficult to draw white vibrissae on a black background with a pencil.

The eyebrows of a cat are drawn in the same way. Draw curves springing from the muzzle. The same vibrissae are also found near the neck and ears: look at your cat in great detail.

I don’t know if other cats have it, but my Ari definitely has the same hairs on his paws and wrists. I think they help him get toys from under the sofa.

I shaded the front paw heavily, leaving some white between the toes. The thing is that Ari has white tufts of hair between her fingers. The fur on the cat's paws flows smoothly down, on the shoulders - at a slight angle, on the back of the head and neck - at an acute angle.

Always drawing an animal, hatch in the direction of the fur.

Draw the fur schematically, do not try to draw every hair. 3-4 vibrissae in the picture may well pass for one or two dozen in reality.

I hope you enjoyed my lesson. Be sure to try it with your cat. Ari sends you purr greetings and inspiration!

The top ten most popular drawings among children and adults include the image of a cat. Let's look at how to draw a cat from a cartoon or your favorite book, how to draw cats in profile and full face, lying down, sitting, in motion. It will take a little patience, attention, and a desire to create and experiment. The schemes proposed below will vary in complexity and will require certain skills and abilities.

Drawing, like other activities (roller skating, music lessons, reading), requires training. Beginning artists should know that:

How to draw a cat with a child 5-8 years old

Children over five years old are good at repeating the actions of an adult. The parent (teacher) explains each element of the diagram slowly, encourages the child, and in difficult moments shows an incomprehensible action in his personal drawing.

Cat made of circles

Sleeping cat.

If young artist has not yet achieved accuracy in drawing figures, they suggest that he use a ruler. Further:

draw big circle, but inside it’s small. They try to maintain the proportions 1:2 accordingly;
two triangles (ears) are attached to a small circle; inside they represent eyes, a nose (an inverted triangle), and a mouth. Add a mustache;
draw on the tail.

Cat sitting with its back.

Two circles are depicted on top of each other (proportions 1:2). Add to small circle ears and whiskers, and to a large extent, a tail. Shade the back, tail, back of the head with a pencil.

How to draw a happy cat

The child is asked to draw the whole cat. Instructions:

draw two circles (for the body and head) of different sizes with a dotted line;
The small one is circled entirely and two ears are added. The large one is partially outlined (to the small one), two semicircular legs are added;
Claws are drawn on the paws, and a tail is added to the body. Draw the face: eyes with pupils, nose, mustache, smile.

There are stripes on the tail and back.

Drawing a sad cat

Let's look at how to draw a cat from a triangle. For this:

draw a triangle and divide it in half with a dotted line. Ears are outlined at the top;
circle the triangle, while the corners are rounded. Add a nose and mouth;
erase the extra dotted line. The eyes, mustache, and front legs are completed.

Two lines are added to each paw. Draw a tail.

Next, they move on to depicting more complex cats.

Let's draw a sitting cat

Realistic cat

The body is drawn in the shape of an oval, stretched vertically. Further:

The cat is being painted different colors, use the hatching technique, so the skin will look more like the real thing.

Cheerful animated cat

First, draw a vertical axis of symmetry. The following is the diagram:

draw the lower part of the cat’s body in the shape of a heart;
add a small circle ( top part body) and a large round head;
indicate eyes, ears, nose, paws;
add a smile, a mustache, and an inverted number “3” - this will serve as the basis for the front legs.

Draw the front and hind legs.

Let's look at how to draw a cat sitting in profile.

According to the diagram, draw an oval body and a round head. Add ears, a paw, and the outline of a face. Draw eyes, nose, mouth. Indicate the front legs and tail. Erased auxiliary lines.

How to Draw a Realistic Cat Head

For more experienced drawing lovers, diagrams describing the process of creating a cat's head or an entire animal are suitable.

Instructions:

Using a soft, blunt pencil, add a “fluffy” look to the face. To do this, shading is done in dark places. The frontal part, eye sockets are highlighted, and the pupils are drawn. You can practice and draw a cat’s head in profile (see diagram).

How to draw a cat that sits sideways with its head turned

We start trying with a simple scheme:

Color as desired. As they gain experience, they move on to depicting purebred cats: Himalayan blue, Burmese, longhaired motley. Follow the suggested schemes, use simple pencils different hardness, eraser.

How to draw a cat in motion

A compositional placement of the drawing is made on the sheet. For this:

Clarify the details. Get the cat on the move.

Kitten in motion

Step-by-step instruction:

Honing a skill using different schemes, get cats from different angles and movements.

Cats rule the Internet! Without a doubt, one day they will finally seize control of the world in general and humanity in particular. By drawing cats, you can understand what they are really made of. But you need to know the enemy by sight. But seriously, in this lesson we will get acquainted with the anatomical structure of cats and learn how to correctly depict them in illustrations.

Final result

1. Cat skeletal structure

Step 1

Studying the skeletal structure is the first step to drawing a believable pose. Everything else rests on the bones, and they primarily determine the range of possible movement of the body.

Step 2

Luckily, we don't have to remember the shape of every bone. It is enough to remember their length and the places where they connect to each other. The good news is also that most four-legged animals have a similar skeletal structure. Only the length of the bones and the distances between them differ. Learn this material now and you won't need to go back to these basics again.

You need to remember the structure of the skeleton as a group of ovals (joints, skull, chest, hips) and lines (bones, spine). Once you remember this, you can draw any cat pose.

Step 3

There is one more point to remember: each joint has its own range of motion. If you break these limits, your cat will look broken. To understand this range, take a close look at the animated image below. When running, a cat uses its joints in full range. As you can see, all movements look natural.

Things to note:

Start of the jump. The hind legs push off the ground.
When the hind legs move backward, the front legs move forward.
When the paws push off from the ground, the part of the body to which they are attached remains at the original height. The second part of the body can rush upward.
Notice that the paw bones never line up in a straight line. Even when stretched to their maximum.
The moment of flight. Not a single pair of paws stands on the ground. The body is stretched as much as possible.
The front paws are in maximum readiness for landing.
The front legs are now fully extended. Again, they don't stretch out to a straight line.
Again, notice the difference in height.
Landing completed. The hind legs now tend to land at the same point.
Please note this point; it cannot move separately from the chest.
The movement of the tail is determined by the position of the hip joint.
When all feet are on the ground, the front and back of the body are level.

Step 4

You may say, "I don't need this. I feel correct posture." Perhaps, but there are a few mistakes that most people make due to simple inattention.

This is a popular way to depict a skeleton. The error occurs because we confuse the structure of the front and hind legs. It's different! Just compare your arms and legs.

The following pose is not natural, but is used quite often in animation, when characters move their paws like propellers. IN real world the hind legs are not capable of performing a range of motion of more than 120 degrees (even in cheetahs). Also, a real cat will strive to keep its head at the same level, and not lower it down (unless, of course, it is a zombie cat - there are such things in cartoons).

What an interesting skeletal structure! IN in this case the bones just stick out from the hip. The problem is that there are not only bones, but also to a large extent muscles. And this point cannot be ignored. Also in the first pose we see the front legs tucked in and the hind legs sitting. Small cats eat in this position, but their chest is not on the ground.

Another common mistake lies in habits. When cats walk normally, they first move two paws on one side, and then two paws on the other side. This error will go unnoticed by most people, but nevertheless it will not cease to be an error! True, during acceleration, cats switch to “diagonal” movement of their paws.

Step 5

You've learned all about poses. It's time to sketch your own drawing.

The structure of the cat's muscular skeleton

Step 1

Muscles give the body its shape. You can draw a body without understanding the structure of the muscular skeleton, but guessing is not our way. The learning process may seem complicated at first glance, but later you will see that in reality everything is much simpler.

To begin, add simplified muscle forms to your sketch. Quite simple! If your cat is very fluffy, you won't need more. The muscles won't be visible anyway.

Step 2

This is what our cat looks like after she has developed a basic set of muscles.

Step 3

If you want to draw a smooth-haired cat, you will have to do more. Below you can see the outline of the largest muscles that may be visible. To avoid stress, just use this picture as a reference and draw from it. After several exercises, the structure will be remembered by itself.

Step 4

Now our cat has muscle relief!

Step 5

Finally, one more thing. Cats have places where the skin hangs loosely, not tight around the muscles. If you have a cat, feel the area between the thigh and shin - you will only feel skin and fur! Because of this feature of the skin, the thigh and lower leg are difficult to distinguish while the cat is sitting.

Step 6

Draw these additional areas of skin in your sketch.

3. How to draw cat paws

Step 1

A cat's back and front paws are different from each other, just like our arms are different from our legs. You can use them to visualize the structure. Cats walk on tiptoes, using only part of their “palm” for support. They also have " thumb"(in the form of a drop) and a small appendage (pea-shaped), but only on the front legs. The hind legs are generally very similar to our legs.

Step 2

Cat paws are designed in an absolutely amazing way. Their claws are “retractable,” but they don’t work quite the way we usually imagine. The claw is attached to the last bone of the finger. However, not to the extreme part of it, but closer to the base. Only when the claw is fully released does the joint move closer to the edge.

What does this mean for us? The claw, along with the small bone to which it is attached, is found on the outside of each finger. The claw is not located symmetrically on the finger! Look at photos of Sphynx cats - they have no hair and the structure of their claws is more visible.

Step 3

Below you can see a picture of the left and right front paws with their nails folded. Try repeating this position with your hands to understand where the forearm ends and the paw begins.

Step 4

Let's learn how to draw paws.

For the frontal angle: Draw four lines ending in a rock-shaped figure.
For a side view: draw four lines starting in an oval and ending in steps. The step in the middle should be sloping to the side.

Step 5

For the frontal view: draw four “eggs” at the end of each line in place of the stone figure.
For the side view: draw four “eggs” that will cover the last fold of the “steps”. Then connect the eggs with the lines.

Step 6

We will also need to add a bean-shaped shape (on the outside) for the hind legs, or an elongated shape (on the inside) for the front paws.

Step 7

Now let's cover the entire paw with fur. The fur grows over the claws in a special way: we cover it with fur only on top and on the sides.

Step 8

Fine. We dealt with the paw with folded claws. What about an angry cat who has released her claws? It's simple if you understand the anatomical part.

Step 9

Now our cat has paws.

4. Proportions of a cat's head

Depending on the breed, cat faces differ from each other. But there are rules by which you can draw a "typical" cat face.

Step 1

Draw two circles: one large, the second smaller. These are simplified forms of the head and muzzle.

Step 2

Divide the small circle into six approximately equal parts.

Step 3

Divide the center line into approximately six equal parts. This will help us find the right position for the nose and mouth.

Step 4

Draw a regular triangle between the lines as shown below. You can also start drawing the mouth.

Step 5

Draw the rest of the face features using the lines as guides.

Step 6

Now let's determine the location of the eyes. Add four auxiliary lines using existing ones.

Step 7

Now all you have to do is add the eyes.

Step 8

If you're drawing a kitten, you'll need to change the proportions a bit and draw rounder, larger eyes.

Step 9

Add lines for the shapes of the ears and cheeks.

Step 10

Drawing a head in profile is no more difficult if you know how to place the auxiliary lines.

Step 11

Now we know how to draw the shape for the head. But this is still just a sketch. In the next steps we will look at each element individually.

5. How to draw cat eyes

Step 1

If you followed the previous steps, you should have an oval like this as the base for the eye.

Step 2

We have three elements around the eye itself: the edge of the lower eyelid, the upper lash line, and the dark area at the inner corner of the eye. Part of the third century can also be shown.

Step 3

Drawing the pupil:

Small members of the cat family have elongated pupils. It only becomes round in the dark.
U major representatives of this family, the pupil always remains round, only changing size.

The size of the pupil can play a role in the realism of the illustration. If you draw a large round pupil on a cat sitting on a sunny beach or in front of a fire, it will look unnatural.

Step 4

Add dark veins around the pupil and lighter ones in the rest of the eye. Place them in the direction from the pupil to the outer part of the eye.

Step 5

The eye consists of more than just the pupil and the apple. When you draw a human face, you draw in the eyelids, eyelashes, and eyebrows to make it appear more complete. For a cat's eye, we can add light areas around the eye and a dark hollow above it - this is a depression from which several vibrissae grow.

Step 6

When the eyes are closed, the cut turns into a dark stripe. The light areas become closer to each other.

Step 7

Step 8

You already know what your eyes should look like. You can draw them on the face.

6. Draw the cat’s nose

Step 1

Let's start with an elongated figure in the shape of a crystal. Its lower part is usually darker.

Step 2

Draw two “wings” as nostrils.

Step 3

Draw the nostrils. They don't look like human nostrils, so be careful.

Step 4

Draw the bridge of the nose. It should be rounded at the top. Also on the sides the bridge of the nose will be darker, and the hair on it will be shorter.

Step 5

Now our cat has a nose!

7. How to draw cat ears

Step 1

Cat ears are not as simple as they seem. These are not just triangles, but complex structures that need to be learned to make the drawing seem more realistic.

Step 2

To draw the ear from a frontal angle, draw a circle. Then divide it into four parts, drawing lines at a slight angle.

Step 3

Use guide lines to draw the outer outline of the ear.

Step 4

Cats have a strange fold at the bottom of their ear. It's called a "tragus". It is quite difficult to draw it from this angle, but it is necessary. Draw a tragus and people will think you're a cat expert! :)

Step 5

Now you can draw tufts of hair. Their length and volume depend on the breed, but in general it is better to “attach” the hair to the inside of the shell, leaving the outside bare.

Step 6

But cats can move their ears! What about all the other provisions? You can use the same method to create the ears in any position. The main thing to remember is that the ear is actually much larger than it seems! The lower part is usually covered with fur (and you will have to draw it too). Look at this photo and you will understand which part of the ear we see and which is hidden.

Step 7

Now our cat has ears!

8. Draw a mustache for a cat

Step 1

The whiskers, or whiskers, constitute another sensory organ for the cat. Vibrissae grow above the cat's upper lip, above the eyes, above the chin, and behind the paws. These “hairs” grow from dark “hollows” in the cat’s fur. We have already drawn such hollows above the eyes. Now draw smaller ones on the muzzle.

Step 2

Cats have 12 whiskers on each side, but you don't have to stick to that number exactly. 13 on the left, 15 on the right - everything is in order! The main thing is to draw them thin and light. Also, their length should be greater than the length of half the head.

9. Drawing fur

Step 1

The length of the fur determines the shape of the head. The head of a cat without hair is triangular in shape. The more hair, the smoother the shape of the head. Draw the cat's fur middle length and the head will become round (by the way, this is why kittens seem cuter to us). If your cat is long-haired, then the shape of its head becomes trapezoidal.

Step 2

The body shape also depends on the length of the coat. Short hair will emphasize thin body cats, long - will make it bigger. If you are just learning to draw, you always start with short hair. Then experiment with the length as you wish.

Author of the lesson - Monika Zagrobelna
Translation – Duty room

Profile of a Siamese cat, 9B (super soft) pencil on Robert A. Sloan paper.
Completed demo drawing.
The model is Mrs. Sloane's Siamese cat Aristophanes.

Drawing a Siamese cat in profile. General instructions.

When you draw a cat from life, it is very important to choose a moment when the cat is sitting still and relaxed. Try not to make sudden movements yourself. Look at the cat carefully, make a sketch, look at the cat again, try to remember everything in detail, because the cat may move and you will not have such a chance.

And I want to thank him for this rare opportunity.

So let's start with the first stage - the sketch. Don't waste a lot of time. Look at the cat as a collection of geometric shapes, draw a sketch. My cat is a Siamese, so I will teach you how to draw the profile of a Siamese cat.

1. Sketch.

First stage. Sketch.
Please note that the head is not a perfect circle.

There are many reasons why this method is the most successful.

Try to make such sketches of your cat from nature, from a photograph. Try copying my sketch.

I even suggest that you don’t erase the excess, but place another piece of paper under your drawing. And then draw along the lines pressed from the first drawing.

The more often you practice sketching, the better your drawings will become.

2. Drawing a sketch

Second phase. Drawing contour lines.

At this stage, our drawing already looks a little like the profile of a cat.

While I was drawing the details, Ari sat motionless the entire time. And I am very grateful to my grandchildren, who played loudly in the hallway and captured his attention.

Draw a visible eye on the muzzle. Please note that this is not an oval. The profile of a cat's eye is very similar to that of a human eye, except that the white of the eye is not visible. Siamese cats have blue eyes, and in a black and white drawing they are white and only the pupil is shaded.

The profile is very clear, drawn with a soft convex line. Cats do not have a forehead compared to a human face. The profile has a slight bend, which should preferably be at eye level, not lower than the lower eyelids. The tips of the nose and chin form a straight line.

In my drawing, the ears and eyes are turned in the same direction.

I used a 9B super soft graphite pencil, you can use any. But remember that it is easier to shade with a softer pencil.

Copy this sketch several times, try to draw the details in different ways. Don't forget to look at the cat.

3. Hatching the mask and ears of the Siamese cat

Third stage. Hatching of the mask and ears of a Siamese cat.

I carefully shaded the muzzle in the direction of the fur. It is very important to hatch exactly in the direction of the fur, otherwise you risk getting something ugly and shaggy.

The size of the mask depends on the age and color of your Siamese cat. The shape of the mask may vary individually for each cat. Take a close look at your cat, or draw the same mask as my Ari.

4. The finishing touch

Siamese cat, profile.
Robert A. Sloan

The eyebrows of a cat are drawn in the same way. Draw curves springing from the muzzle. The same vibrissae are also found near the neck and ears: look at your cat in great detail.

I don’t know if other cats have it, but my Ari definitely has the same hairs on his paws and wrists. I think they help him get toys from under the sofa.

Always drawing an animal, hatch in the direction of the fur.

Draw the fur schematically, do not try to draw every hair. 3-4 vibrissae in the picture may well pass for one or two dozen in reality.

I hope you enjoyed my lesson. Be sure to try it with your cat. Ari sends you purr greetings and inspiration!