Step 20: Use the last line under the body as a guide to draw the margay's other hind leg. The shape of this leg should slope toward the right because it's stepping forward. The wide part of the leg at the top will be hidden behind the cat's body, so don't worry about drawing it.

Step 21: Use the remaining lines and shapes as guides to draw the rest of the margay's body. Simply darken the outer edges of the initial guides to create the shape of the body. Use a series of strokes along the underside of the cat's body for the longer fur found there.

Step 22: Use the long, curved line on the left side as a guide to draw the margay's tail. Just like with the legs, first lightly sketch the shape of the tail around the guide. Make the tip round. When you get the shape of the cat's tail right, darken the lines.

Step 23: For a cleaner look, erase as much as you can of the initial guide lines. Don't worry about erasing all of the guides. It's okay to leave some behind. Re-draw any final sketch lines you may have accidentally erased.

Final Step: Use a dark value to add the distinctive margay coat pattern on the body. Draw a couple of stripes on the side of the cat's face and above the eyes. Leave a section around the eyes blank. Add a few small dots on the side of the face and a bunch of tiny dots on the forehead. The pattern at the top of the body consists of big spots that come together to form thick, horizontal stripes. It's a good idea to use reference as you draw so that your margay's coat pattern is more accurate. For a more detailed guide on how to shade, check out this tutorial: How to shade.

Along the middle of the margay's body, draw a series of thick, circular shapes called rosettes. Make the rosettes different sizes. The shapes don't have to be perfect as long as they're somewhat circular. Draw some thick stripes on the tail with a few small spots between the stripes. Add stripes on the cat's legs. Make them big at the top and gradually smaller toward the bottom.

Shade the rest of the margay's body using a smooth, light value. Leave the area around the cat's eyes, the lower half of the head and the underside of the body blank. Vary the pressure on your pencil to get different degrees of tonal value. Shading can be time-consuming, so be patient and take breaks. Add a medium value to the inside of the rosettes.

Add some shadows to your margay drawing to give it more dimension and volume. Pick the direction of the light source when shading so that the shadows are consistent with it.

Add a cast shadow underneath. This helps to ground the margay so it doesn't appear to be floating. Don't forget to pause the video after each step to draw at your own pace.

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