Step 6: Darken the basic rectangular shape on the lower left side of the head to create the muzzle. Make the edges of the muzzle rounder than the guide. Under the nose, draw a line that curves to the left for the mouth. Use a series of short strokes as you draw these lines to create a furry texture.

Step 7: Use the arcs on top of the head as guides to draw the big cat's ears. Darken the guides but make the sides rounder. Add a series of short strokes around the arc on the right for the base of the ear, the inside of the ear and the back of the ear. The back of the ear should extend far to the right of the head.

Step 8: Use the big circle as a guide to draw the rest of the head. Use a series of short strokes as you draw the shape of the head to create a furry texture. Draw the lower, right side of the head a long curved shape that's made up of short strokes.

Step 9: 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: Add some shading to your drawing for extra detail. Use a dark value to create the spots on the fur. Make the spots different sizes and don't add spots on the top part of the muzzle. Add a medium value for the main part of the fur. Vary the pressure on your pencil to get different degrees of tonal value. Use short strokes as you add the value to emphasize the fur-like texture. These strokes should go in the general direction of the fur. They should radiate outward from the ose. For a more detailed guide on how to shade, check out this tutorial: How to shade.

Add a dark value to the nostril, the back of the ear and the mouth. Draw rows of dots to the left of the nose for the base of the whiskers. Add the value very lightly at first, and then gradually build up to the level of darkness that you want. The bottom part of the head is white but add a light value for shadows. Separate each individual stroke a bit so that the white of the paper comes through and emphasizes the fur-like texture. Add longer stroke along the muzzle for whiskers. Shading can be a very slow process, so be patient and take breaks. Continue adding value a little at a time until you're happy with the result. It's always a good idea to use reference for a more accurate drawing.

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