How to Draw a Black Cat
In this tutorial, we present you step-by-step instructions on how to draw a black cat. We will learn how to draw basic body shapes, facial details and other parts of a cat.
Welcome to the lesson how to draw a black cat! Drawing animals can be fun and inspiring, and the black cat is one of the most beautiful creatures. In this tutorial, you will learn how to create your own drawing of a black cat with elementary steps. We will start with simple shapes and gradually add details to give a more realistic look to the cat drawing.
Cats are one of the most mysterious and beautiful animals in the world. Their gracefulness, independence and intriguing personality traits attract the attention of many people. Drawing a black cat can be a fun and inspiring activity that allows you to get up close and personal with these beautiful creatures and learn how to capture their beauty on paper.
So, are you ready to start drawing? Regardless of your drawing skills, this lesson will help you learn how to create beautiful and realistic drawings of a cat. Let’s start!
Time needed: 36 minutes
How to Draw a Black Cat
- Draw the head.
Sketch a cat, begin by drawing the head. The head must be drawn in the form of a horizontally elongated oval.
- Draw the ears.
Next, you need to add the cat ears. To do this, you need to draw the elongated triangular figure with slightly rounded sides. And then draw the smaller triangle inside.
Fun fact: Cats have very sensitive ears that can rotate 180 degrees.
- Draw the eyes.
Cats have the ability to see in the dark better than humans. This is possible thanks to their large pupils, which can expand and contract to adapt to different lighting conditions. Draw two large circles and then add smaller circles inside.
- Draw the nose and cheeks.
Just below eye level, draw the nose in the shape of an inverted triangle. And then draw two small circles under the eyes, which will be the outlines of the cheeks.
- Draw the muzzle.
From the bottom of the nose, draw two arcuate lines in different directions. And then draw the small horizontal line under it.
- Draw the body.
Draw the cat’s body as shown in the instruction example. The cat’s body is small and light, allowing them to move between objects with ease. Because of this, cats can hide in narrow crevices and burrows, as well as jump long distances without much effort.
- Draw the front and back legs.
Cats have sufficiently powerful muscles and a flexible structure that allows them to jump high distances and dexterously move on various surfaces. Draw the front and hind legs as shown in the instructions.
- Draw another leg and collar.
Draw another front paw in the form of an elongated oval. Next, on the neck, add a rounded line that will be the outline of the collar.
- Draw the tail.
Draw the curly tail, the end of which is directed towards the head. A cat’s tail can be used to communicate emotional signals such as joy, annoyance, or fear, and to control balance while moving and jumping.
- Color your cat.
The cat’s coat and pupils can be dyed black or dark gray. Ears and cheeks in different shade of pink. And the collar is gold.
I hope this lesson helped you learn how to draw a black cat. Remember that practice is the key to success in the art. Use this tutorial as a starting point for experimenting with different techniques and materials to create your very own personal black cat. Never hesitate to experiment and create unique pieces of art!
Thank you for choosing this tutorial, and good luck on your creative journey! You can also check out other tutorials on drawing mammals.