How to Draw a Chibi Cat
I suggest you follow a drawing lesson in which you will learn how to draw a chibi cat. This instruction will be unusual and very useful.
In this drawing lesson, I would like to tell and show you how to draw a chibi cat step by step. This lesson consists of nine steps, each of which has a detailed description. The finished drawing will turn out very cute and beautiful. If you are a fan of this style, then drawing a chibi cat will definitely not leave you indifferent. By learning how to draw a chibi cat, you will be able to depict it as the main subject of your drawing or draw it along with other characters.
Chibi is Japanese slang for “little”. When the word “chibi” is used in manga and anime, it usually has a positive connotation, i.e., “cute”. Chibi characters are cute characters with big heads, small bodies and wide eyes. Chibi characters look like cartoons, which you will love for their simplicity and ease of drawing. This lesson is dedicated to drawing a chibi cat. This kitten has cute big eyes. A chibi style drawing will look a little graphic, as it is drawn using angular lines that look like large strokes.
So, I told you some interesting information about the chibi cat, and most likely you already want to start doing this work. You can prepare the art supplies you need right now, and then start drawing a chibi cat step by step.
Materials
- Pencil
- Paper
- Eraser
- Coloring supplies
Time needed: 30 minutes
How to Draw a Chibi Cat
- Draw the outline of the chibi cat’s head.
To complete this step, you need to draw a figure that looks like a slightly deformed oval.
- Add the contour of the torso of the chibi cat.
Below the previously drawn head, draw one curved line to draw the outline of the torso.
- Depict the facial features of the chibi cat.
Inside the outline of the head, depict the eyes, nose, and mouth using an oval and curved lines.
- Sketch out the chibi cat ears.
At the top of the head, draw two symmetrical pointed ears using curved lines as shown.
- Add the pair of chibi cat forelimbs.
At the bottom of the torso, draw two curved lines of different lengths, as shown.
- Depict the pair of chibi cat’s hind legs.
You need to draw two more paws using curved lines. The front paw partially covers one paw.
- Depict the chibi cat’s tail and whiskers.
Draw the long tail on the left of the torso and add the short mustache on the face.
- Correct inaccuracies.
To prepare this drawing for coloring, erase the extra lines with the eraser.
- Color the drawing.
To color the chibi cat, use beige, pink and black colors, add highlights on the eyes.
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