Draw a Cat - How to Draw a Cat in Graphite Pencil

Close observation and patience are needed to carefully add the details of facial features and fur, such as dark whisker spots, the nose and the mouth. In this example, the cat's mouth is very subtle, drawn by short upward strokes, as the top lip is defined only by white hairs and the shadow on the lower jaw. Note the smooth shading that is drawn as a base for the darker fur texture that will be added next.