Drawing: Animals in Colored Pencil

MAINE COON

Step One I start by using an HB pencil to sketch the basic shapes on a piece of scrap paper. I block in the cat’s head and body, using ovals for the paws and tail and triangle shapes for the ears. I also indicate the rounded chest and the centerline of the cat’s face. Then I indicate the facial features. Now I check the proportions, making sure the turned head is positioned correctly.

Step Two Now I develop the details, erasing unneeded lines as I go. I create a few short strokes on the face to indicate the direction of the fur. Then ...