How to Draw Cat Girls

Cat girls or Nekomimi in Japanese ("catgirl")[1] make an excellent subject for drawing. They're cute, they're feline and human at once and they're a fun drawing project.

Steps

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    Draw the head of the cat girl. Draw an oval with a triangle point on bottom.
    • Add in the typical anime girl features such as large anime eyes and small cute nose and mouth features.
    • Also draw in the hair; keep it simple and shaped into or around the face for additional cuteness.
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    Draw the body. Follow each of the drawing prompts provided here in a step-by-step fashion. Create a slim, elongated shape. The cat girl needs to be flexible, strong and shapely to be able to carry out her feline human lifestyle!
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    Add cat's ears to the girl's head. Draw triangles on either side of the head positioned neither too high nor too low. Follow the drawing example.
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    Draw a tail. The tail type is up to you – you might want to do some research on different types of tails from tabbies to tigers – maybe there will be a cute kitty with the perfect tail. Or simply follow the design shown here. The important thing is to have the tail pointed upward to denote happiness or playfulness; only draw it straight down or between her legs if she's depressed or angry!
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    Dress the cat girl. Cat girls wear clothes that allow for fluid movement and still look good at the same time (after all, cats care about keeping their appearance nice). The colors and outfit are really up to you but try to err on the side of using Japanese women's or anime fashion for inspiration.
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    Add bows. Bows are a female anime character classic addition and they complete the look. Concentrate on a bow for the hair and around the collar. If you want, bows on the shoes could work too.
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    Outline the whole drawing in indelible marker so that it can be colored in without losing the finer lines. Erase any lines that aren't needed now.
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    Color in the cat girl as required. The colors are entirely up to you and once done, touch up details on the face and anywhere else. If wished, take a photo and upload her to your web page or share on Google+, Facebook or Twitter.

Community Q&A

  • Question
    Which coloring materials do I use?
    SachikoShinozaki
    SachikoShinozaki
    Community Answer
    I would use colored pencils, because that's what I'm most familiar with. You can also use artist markers, but they are really expensive.
  • Question
    Why does she have to be slim?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    That is simply this artists interpretation. You can change it to however you would like.
  • Question
    Can I make the cat girl's hair longer than what's shown in the picture?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Yes, you are not obligated to draw EXACTLY like the tutorial. Feel free to add your own personal touch!
  • Question
    How do I get better at the details on the anime character?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Just keep practicing and practicing until you get better. First, practice drawing big, then practice a bit smaller until you are confident.
  • Question
    How do I draw eyes for cat girls?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    It depends on your style and preference. Try looking at other artists' works and study them; it's okay to use their work for reference, but incorporate your own style to personalize your work. Watching YouTube videos about "how to draw anime/manga" can help as well, as you'll see them demonstrate how to draw step-by-step.
  • Question
    Do I put paws on a cat girl?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    It can be your own choice! You don't have to copy exactly everything in the tutorial, and you can add different details.
  • Question
    Why is drawing hand so hard?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Because drawing is a skill that takes time and practice to master.
  • Question
    Why is drawing so hard for me?
    Death_Dealing_Angel
    Death_Dealing_Angel
    Community Answer
    Everyone has their own talent. You'll find yours very soon, that is if you haven't already done that. Drawing just might not be yours.
  • Question
    Can the ears and tail be a blue or pink?
    LunarEclipse
    LunarEclipse
    Community Answer
    It depends on your style and preference. You are not obligated to follow the tutorial exactly, feel free to add the details you prefer.
  • Question
    What if I can’t draw the eyes?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Just keep practicing. It’ll make it easier.

Things You'll Need

  • Drawing pencil and eraser
  • Outline marker
  • Coloring tools
  • Quality drawing paper
  • OR: use a computer drawing program and follow the basics outlined here

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References

  1. ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catgirl

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