Pencil drawing tutorial - drawing of a cat

Greetings to the beloved Steemians of this outstanding community, my name is @emmaboy23 and today I bring you one of my latest drawings, and I hope you like it. Drawing is not just about filling paper with lines—it is about capturing moments, emotions, and the unseen stories that dwell within them. For this week's drawing, I made a pencil sketch of a cat looking up. Cats are naturally curious creatures, and their upward gaze captures a moment of innocence, as though they are caught in silent conversation with the unseen. With only paper and pencils, I set out to bring this cat to life. Here is the process I took in drawing this.

Drawing materials

• A4 paper

• pencils

• eraser

• charcoal pencil

• sharpener

• black pen

Step-by-step process

Step 1

I began by lightly sketching the head shape using a sharp pencil. Cats have delicate features, and so I put details in the face and also drew the eyes, nose and mouth of the cat.

Step 2

Next I drew the front leg of the cat. The cat is positioned in a sitting manner, and so I made sure to capture the cat while sitting.

Step 3

After doing that, I then added details to the front part of the leg, and then I drew the back of the cat and the back legs as well.

Step 4

To complete the drawing of the cat, I finally drew the cat's tail and added the cat whiskers.

Step 5

Finally, I added more details and shaded it a little to bring out the beauty of the cat, and then my drawing was finally complete.

Below is a selfie of me and my drawing.

This drawing reminded me that even the smallest gestures—like a cat tilting its head toward the sky—can hold deep artistic meaning. A pencil may be a simple tool, but with patience and observation, it can capture not just an image but also emotion. The upward gaze of the cat taught me that art is not just about accuracy but about storytelling through subtle details. Thanks for sticking with me till the end; I hope you enjoyed my drawing.

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THANKS FOR YOUR TIME