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To draw this Ragdoll Cat step by step, follow along with the video tutorial below and pause the video after each step to draw at your own pace. You may find it easier to follow the step-by-step drawings below the video. The new lines in each step are shown in red, so you'll know exactly what to draw next. You may want to open the video in a new tab and use both drawing methods. Take your time and draw at your own pace.

Below you can watch a Narrated 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 so that it's easy to erase if you make a mistake.

Step 1: Start by drawing a big circle as a guide for the ragdoll cat's body. To draw the circle, first make four marks to determine its height and width. Then connect the marks using curved lines. If you're struggling to draw the circle, just trace the outer rim of a circular object like a coin or a bottle cap. For a more detailed guide on the different ways to draw a circle check out this tutorial: Four simple ways to draw a circle.

On the top, left side, draw a smaller circle as a guide for the head. This circle should be about one-third the size of the first circle. Place the circles close together so that the neck isn't too long.

Step 2: Draw a curved, horizontal line across the head as a construction guide to help you place the ragdoll's facial features later. Draw a short, vertical line at the top for another guide. On top of the head, draw two small triangular shapes as guides for the ears. Pay attention to the size of the ears in relation to the head. Don't draw the ears too close together. The shape of each ear should be similar to an upside-down letter V.

Step 3: Under the horizontal construction line, draw a small circle as a guide for the cat's muzzle. This circle should be pretty small in relation to the head. On the lower, left side of the body, draw two short vertical lines as guides for the front leg. Below the lines, draw a curved shape as a guide for the paw. The shape of the paw should be similar to the letter D on its side. Pay attention to the size of the leg in relation to the body.

Step 4: Draw two lines that connect the head to the body to create the guide for the ragdoll cat's neck. The tops of these lines start at the ears. The line on the left should be longer and curvier. On the lower, right side of the big circle, draw a long angled line as a guide for the lower half of the body. This line should end on the right side of the front leg.

That's it for the guides! From this point on, press down harder with your pencil for a more defined drawing.

Step 5: Inside the head, on top of the horizontal construction guide, lightly sketch two small circles for the cat's eyes. When you get the size and position of the eyes right, darken the shapes but make the sides wider and pointier. The inner corners of the eyes should point down toward the muzzle. Inside each eye, off to the side, draw a tiny circle for a highlight. In the middle of each eye, draw a bigger, oval-like shape for the pupils. Add a few small, curved lines around the eye for a bit of the bare skin and fur.

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Step 6: Inside the muzzle, near the top, lightly sketch a small circle for the ragdoll's nose. When you get the size and position of the nose right darken the shape. Draw two short, curved lines on the sides for the nostrils. Make the bottom of the shape thin and pointy and add a few short lines for extra detail. Above the nose, draw a few short strokes for the furry bridge of the nose.

Step 7: Below the nose, draw a line that splits into two and curves to the sides to create the feline's mouth. Extend the sides of the mouth to the outer sides of the small initial circle to create the muzzle. Use short strokes to give the muzzle a furry texture. Curve the sides of the muzzle up but don't draw them above the sides of the nose. Under the mouth draw a line that's made up of short strokes along the path of the circle for the furry chin.

Step 8: Use the triangular shapes on top of the head as guides to draw the cat's ears. Darken the shapes but make the sides wavier. Add a few curved lines inside the shapes to give the ears structure. Add a series of short strokes within each shape for the fur that's inside the ears.

Step 9: Darken the top edge of the initial circle using short strokes to create the top part of the ragdoll cat's head. Add more short strokes along the guides on the sides to draw the side of the head. The head should be wider than the initial circle. Curve the bottom edges of the head in toward the muzzle. Add a few short strokes inside the head for extra detail on the fur.

Step 10: Darken the shapes on the lower, left side of the body to create the cat's first front leg. Use short strokes at the top as you darken the shape for a furry texture. Inside the paw, draw a couple of short, curved lines to split the toes.

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Step 11: On the left side of the front leg, draw a similar shape for the kitty's other leg. Use the first leg as a template to draw this leg. Only part of this leg will be visible from this angle. On the right side of the legs, draw a big curved shape for the fluffy tail. The shape of the tail should be similar to an oval. Use short strokes as you draw the shape for a furry texture.

Step 12: Draw the rest of the ragdoll's body by using the remaining shapes and lines as guides. Simply darken the outer edges of the guides using short strokes to create the furry shape of the body. Between the tail and the front leg, draw a short, curved shape for the hind paw. You can skip the hind paw if you don't have enough space between the tail and the front leg. Add a few more short strokes inside the body for detail on the fur.

Step 13: 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: Shade your ragdoll cat drawing for extra detail. Shade lightly at first and gradually build up to darker values. For light values, push down very lightly on your pencil and push down harder for darker values. As you shade the body, use strokes that go in the general direction of the fur. The strokes on the head should radiate out from the nose while the strokes on the body should be mainly vertical. Ragdolls can have a variety of coat patterns. For this pattern, use a dark value on the head except for the muzzle and the area between the eyes. As you shade, separate each stroke a bit so that the white of the paper comes through and creates a more furry texture.

Add a darker value throughout the body to create shadows. Pick a light source as you shade so that the shadows are consistent. Here the light source is coming from the top, so most of the shadows are on the underside of the shapes. It's a good idea to use reference as you shade for a more accurate depiction of a ragdoll cat. If you have a pet ragdoll or a similar breed, try to duplicate its fur pattern on your drawing. Shading can be time-consuming, so be patient and take breaks. For a more detailed guide on how to shade, check out this tutorial: How to shade.

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