The Japanese cat is a recognizable symbol across the world and one which is often associated with luck and good fortune. Why not see if a little of this magic can rub off on you by creating your very own cute Japanese cat drawing? Let’s get started!
Tutorial Video
Step-By-Step Images and Instructions
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Begin by using a black fineliner pen to draw a small triangle in the center of your page, with the point facing downwards.
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Bring a straight line down from this bottom point, and add a semicircle shape to the end.
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Then, add two circles, one on either side of the triangle, to create the nose, mouth, and eyes of your cat.
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Within the circles, add curved lines to the inside to create the details of the eyes…
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And then repeat this with smaller curves inside those you just drew.
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Fill in the middle section of the eyes with the fineliner to create large, cute pupils.
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Add a semicircle to the space just above the eyes, in the middle of the circles.
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Then, add a wavy shape to the left of the face – this should be almost like a long, thin “figure-8” shape, but make sure that the top section is slightly shorter than the bottom.
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Add a bumpy line just below the top of this “figure-8” shape…
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And then add two triangles, one on either end of the top curved line, to create the ears and paw of your kitty.
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Add two smaller triangles inside the first ones to add detail to your cat’s ears.
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Then, continue the outer lines down on either side, curving them across to meet in the middle at the bottom with a small bump, to complete the outline of the cat’s face.
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Just below the bump of the chin, add a small circle.
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Then, connect this to the bottom of the chin with a curved line on either side.
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Bring a curved line down from the bottom right of the face…
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And then bring across two parallel lines, angled at 45 degrees towards the bottom left-hand corner of the page. At the end, join these with three bumps to create another paw for your cat.
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Just beneath this, add another curved line, and a small “bump” at the bottom. Repeat this on the other side, this time leaving the paw out.
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Connect the lines at the bottom with a straight line…
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And then add a large oval shape, ending at the top and bottom of the right paw.
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Add a series of small, curved marks heading up from the bottom line.
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Add small characters to the circle at the top – this is the tag of your cat’s collar.
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Next, add a smaller circle inside the large one at the bottom of the drawing, creating a ring.
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Add more characters to the inside of the ring, and make sure that these are bold, black, and clear.
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Now, add a small circle to the right paw, and small semicircles on the left-hand side of the body left paw, and across the left ear.
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Grab a pink pen, and use this to fill in the center of the ears.
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Switch to a light blue pen, and use this to fill in the bottom section of the eyes…
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Before using a brown pen for the small circles, to create patches on your cat. Grab a red pen for the band of the collar.
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Use a yellow pen for the tag of the collar and the larger circle below…
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And then use a black pen to add a thick, bold outline to the entire shape.
And there we have it – your very own Japanese cat! Why not take some time to do a little research on these curious creatures, or just keep it close in the hope of enjoying some luck!
