Drawing a Kawaii Cat: Step-by-step Guide
Cats are beloved and adored across the world. Whether it’s a white Persian that keeps you awake all night purring, or a smol tabby that curls up in your lap – cats bring us joy with their mysterious ways. If you’re ready to explore the wonders of creating a kawaii (cute) cat, you’ve come to the right place. Mastering this art form is easy – and fun! So, roll up your sleeves and let’s get started.
Step 1: Master The Basics
Drawing a kawaii cat begins with understanding the hierarchical order of the elements and facial styling. Start by sketching a cat face in pencil with basic shapes. Two small, overlapping circles will form the cat’s head, with a curved trapezoid for the nose and two circular eyes reasonably apart. Afterward, you can draw the inner details, such as lines and circles for the nose, mouth and whiskers.
The cat’s body follows the same principles – adding two curves for the body, once for the tail and small oval-shaped limbs. Once done, you’ll have a more ‘cartoony’ sketch that can be easily corrected or improved.
Step 2: Make It Cute
Adding the kawaii factor is where the fun starts. Smalll eyes surrounded by large eyelashes, tufts of fluff, chubby legs and a wiggly tail are the most recognizable features of a cute cat.
Focus on making these features stand out! Kawaii comes in all shapes and sizes so don’t be afraid to experiment and create your own style. Adding a few curved lines to edges of the cat’s head can help add more expressiveness to your drawing.
Step 3: Color It Up
Kawaii cats are usually colored with a combination of light and dark tones. Choose the colors that you like the most and bring your cat to life. You can use felt tips or pencils to refine the details and make the cat’s features pop.
Remember to play with the balance between light and dark shades. Make sure that one does not overshadow the other – subtle differences are essential for creating depth and dimension.
Step 4: Final Touches
Adding pupils and final accents to the face and overall shape will help create a more lovable cat. Bright eyes, a funny expression and extravagant swirls help bring your cat to life.
With the use of texture, you can enhance the kawaii appeal by creating the sensation of fur. Undulating lines that start in the center of the cat’s body help create this effect. Ultimately, adding different layers to the canvas will make your work richer and more interesting.
Step 5: Show it Off
Your kawaii cat is now ready to show off to the world. You can share it on Instagram, create prints or even use it as a profile picture. Congrats – you have completed your mission and created a cute cat!
