When pencil drawing and searching for different subjects to draw, take a look around at any family pets you may have. Cats for instance make wonderful drawing subjects and in a pencil drawing, they can really look quite beautiful.
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When drawing any animal, it can be almost impossible to keep them still, so in which case taking a few photos of the cat from a variety of different positions can be a good idea. You may wish to decide on the ultimate pose that your cat is going to have and also what perception you would like those who view your drawing to have of your cat.
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There are many things to consider when drawing cats, but if you follow these simple tips, your pencil drawing stands a much greater chance of success:
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1. Have a little patience. If sketching your cat prior to commencing the actual drawing, be aware it can take time to really capture the likeness and also to do justice to your animal’s persona.
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2. Study your pet intently. Understand how the muscles and skeleton work underneath the fur. All animals have distinctive ways of walking and moving in general and cats are no exception.
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3. Consider the composition of the pencil drawing. Always plan your final drawing in great detail before starting the project.
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4. Capture your cat’s feline haughtiness or any other character which you feel defines your pet. Think what makes your pet so special.
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5. Drawing fur is not always easy although if you have practiced various techniques, pencil drawing can be an asset when it comes to capturing this element.
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6. Spend time working on the cats eyes. Depending on the breed of the cat and their mood, their eyes can elicit pure love and affection or cats can appear very condescending. If you can manage to portray characteristics or emotions through the eyes, your pencil drawing will be well soon to arrive at becoming a successful work of art.
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7. Do not be disappointed if your early attempts do not come out the way you imagined them. Practice and motivation are the key to any type of pencil drawing.