Please PAUSE the "How to Draw a Cat (Scottish Fold) Playing" video after each step to draw at your own pace.

 

Time-Lapse (Speed Drawing) video:

 

Written step-by-step video tutorial:

 

For the first few steps, don't press down too hard with your pencil. Use light, smooth strokes to begin.

 

Step 1: Draw a circle near the top, right side of the paper as a guide for the Scottish fold's head. First draw four small marks to indicate the height and width of the circle, then connect the marks using curved lines. Sketch lightly at first so that it's easy to erase if you make a mistake. The circle doesn't have to be perfect. It's just a guide. If you're having a hard time drawing the circle, trace the outer rim of a coin, a lid or any other object with a circular edge.

 

Step 2: Draw a curved horizontal line across the cat's head. This construction line will help you place the Scottish fold's facial features later. Add a curved vertical line on the top right side of the head for another construction line.

 

Step 3: Draw a small oval below the horizontal construction line as a guide for the Scottish fold's muzzle. Pay attention to the size and shape of this small oval in relation to the rest of the cat's head.

 

Step 4: Draw two short arcs on top of the head as guides for the Scottish fold's folded ears. If you want to draw a regular cat, simply use triangle- like shapes as guides for the ears instead of arcs.

 

Step 5: Draw a big oval-like shape under the head as a guide for the top part of the cat's body. Draw a small mark to indicate where the bottom edge will be, and then connect the mark to the head using curved lines. Don't overlap the shape of the head. This shape should be almost twice the size of the head.

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Step 6: Draw a big arc on the lower, left side as a guide for the bottom half of the body. Draw this arc the same way. First draw a small mark , and then connect the sides to the top using curved lines. Notice how big this arc is when compared to the top half of the Scottish fold's body.

 

Step 7: Right under the middle section, draw a long, angled line as a guide for the first front leg. On the lower, left side, draw a long horizontal line as a guide for the Scottish fold's folded hind leg.

 

Step 8: On the top, right side of the cat's body, draw an angled line as a guide for the extended front leg. At the end of the line, draw a small circle as a guide for the paw. On the lower, left side of the body, draw a long, curved line as a guide for the Scottish fold's tail.

 

That's it for the initial sketch! From this point on, press harder with your pencil to get a more defined sketch.

 

Step 9: Lightly sketch the Scottish fold's eyeballs inside the head as two small circles. Use the construction lines as guides for the placement and size of the eyeballs. Sketch lightly at first so you can easily erase if you make a mistake. When you get the shapes right, darken the lines. Use thick, dark lines as you draw the outer edges of the eyeballs.

The eye on the right should be a tiny bit smaller than the one on the left because of perspective. Draw a series of lines around the cat's eyes for the fur. Use quick, short strokes to better represent the texture of the fur. Add a few longer lines along the bottom of the eyes that point down toward the muzzle.

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Step 10: Inside each eye, near the left side, draw a tiny circle to represent glare. In the middle of each eyeball, draw a thin oval-like shape for the cat's slit pupils. You can add another tiny circle inside each eye for more glare or just stick with one.

Shade in the Scottish fold's pupils using a dark value. Don't overlap the tiny glare circles. Push down hard with your pencil to achieve a dark value for the pupils. Use a dark value at the top and gradually make it lighter toward the bottom to give the eyeballs more dimension.

 

Step 11: Draw the Scottish fold's nose near the top edge of the muzzle by first lightly sketching a triangle. Darken the lines. Make the top part wavy and add the nostrils on the sides. Draw a short line at the bottom tip of the nose.

 

Step 12: Use the small circle as a guide to draw the muzzle. First draw a short line under the cat's nose. The line should then split into two. The left side should extend to the edge of the initial oval. Draw the left side too. Follow the basic path of the guide as you darken the lines to create the muzzle. Use quick, short strokes as you draw the shape of the muzzle to represent fur. Add a curved line that's made up of quick, short strokes below the mouth for the chin.

 

Step 13: Use the arc on the top, left side of the head as a guide to draw the Scottish fold's first ear. Darken the top part of the arc, then draw a line across the middle to represent the folded edge of the ear. Add a series of quick, short strokes underneath for the furry interior of the ear.

 

Step 14: Use the other arc on the head as a guide to draw the Scottish fold's second ear the same way. Draw a line across the arc to represent the folded tip, and then add a few quick short strokes below for the fur.

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Step 15: Use the main circle as a guide to draw the rest of the Scottish fold's head. Use quick, short strokes as you follow the basic path of the circle to create the furry shape of the head. Longer strokes will give the fur a shaggier appearance. Make the sides of the head a bit wider than the initial circle. Draw two rows of quick, short strokes underneath the cat's chin for the extra fur on the neck.

 

Step 16: Use the line on the right side of the body as a guide to draw the Scottish fold's extended front leg. Follow the basic path of the guide and lightly sketch the shape of the leg around it. The left side of the leg should be wide. Then it should bend, and the rest of it should be narrower. Sketch the shape of the leg lightly at first. When you get the structure right, use quick, short strokes to darken it.

Use the circle at the end of the line as a guide to draw the Scottish fold's paw and toes. Draw the shape of the paw within the circle. Use short, curved lines to separate the individual toes. At the end of each toe, draw a small circle for the fleshy padding. In the middle of the paw, draw a shape similar to a half- circle for the main part of the padding. Add a couple more curved lines on the padding to give it more texture.

 

Step 17: Use the angled line in the middle as a guide to draw the Scottish fold's other front leg. Lightly sketch the shape of the leg around the guide. Make the top part wide and the bottom part narrow. When you get the leg's structure right, darken the shape using quick, short strokes for the fur. Draw a series of short curved lines at the tip of the cat's foot to separate the individual toes.

 

Step 18: Use the initial arcs under the head as guides to draw the body. Darken the outer edges of the guides using quick, short strokes to represent fur. Add a few strokes within the body to give it a furry texture. Don't draw below the Scottish fold's front leg or tail at the moment.

 

Step 19: Use the curved line on the lower, left side as a guide to draw the tail. The shape of the Scottish fold's tail should be thick. It should partially overlap the guide for the hind leg. The tip of the tail should curve up toward the body. Use longer strokes for shaggier fur.

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Step 20: Use the line at the bottom as a guide to draw the Scottish fold's first hind leg. Draw the toes on the left side using short, curved lines. Add a few strokes at the top for the body's fur overlapping. Using a curved line to the right of the front leg, draw the cat's other hind leg peeking out from behind.

 

Step 21: 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 Scottish fold 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. You can stop after this step for an all- white Scottish fold or continue with the following steps for coat pattern.

Add a cast shadow underneath. This helps ground the cat so it doesn't appear to be floating.

You can add even more value throughout your drawing for extra detail. Scottish fold cats can have a variety of coat patterns, so you can shade yours however you'd like! For a classic tabby cat look, add some stripes above the eyes. Use alternating dark and light values. Vary the pressure on your pencil to get different degrees of tonal value. Leave the cat's muzzle blank. As you shade the body, use strokes that go in the general direction of the fur. Use a slightly darker value to add a series of stripes throughout the body. You can also shade the cat's entire body with a medium value for an easier drawing. Leave the chest blank.

If you have a pet Scottish fold or a similar breed, try to duplicate its coat on your drawing. Shading can be time-consuming, so be patient and take breaks. Continue shading until the cat's entire body is covered. Don't shade too smoothly. The rough value gives the coat a furry texture. Remember to pause the video to draw at your own pace..

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