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So, people keep requesting an anatomy tutorial. Here it is:
This is probably the #1 anatomy mistake I see from people trying to draw cats. I'm not sure if it comes from drawing dogs too much or if it is a side-effect of the Evana craze. The side-legs can be a cute stylization, but if you're trying to get closer to real life, it doesn't work.
Hope this helps!
As always -
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Another note, here is a great reference that shows the muscles better. It's from one of the books I have called Animal Anatomy for Artists (which has many other great drawings of lions/horses/dogs): [link]
PS! The cats in this tutorial were referenced from live footage and photographs I took myself. I wanted to make sure I mostly had everything right on this tutorial.
This is probably the #1 anatomy mistake I see from people trying to draw cats. I'm not sure if it comes from drawing dogs too much or if it is a side-effect of the Evana craze. The side-legs can be a cute stylization, but if you're trying to get closer to real life, it doesn't work.
Hope this helps!
As always -
Art copyright to
Download for full size!
Another note, here is a great reference that shows the muscles better. It's from one of the books I have called Animal Anatomy for Artists (which has many other great drawings of lions/horses/dogs): [link]
PS! The cats in this tutorial were referenced from live footage and photographs I took myself. I wanted to make sure I mostly had everything right on this tutorial.
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Midnight-BHobbyist Artist
Nicely Done!
ShadowiskerHobbyist General Artist
OH MY GOSH YES
hi great drawing tutorial by the I was just wondering if there was a part two of the anatomy cats
ComradeDragonHobbyist General Artist
This guide is very helpful, thank you!!!
KaikaikikiProfessional Traditional Artist
An Atlas of Animal Anatomy for Artists by W.Ellenberger/Dover Publication
Link to get the book here:
anatomiaartistica.files.wordpr…
Link to get the book here:
anatomiaartistica.files.wordpr…
Failed that exact same pose. Wish I'd had that during my English final.
SupeRobotLazerTigerHobbyist Digital Artist
Thank you very much, I'm going to be modeling a tiger in the near future, and this has definitely cleared a few things up.
KoinuPuppyHobbyist General Artist
Thanks for this tutorial!
Side Note: I am getting a book soon, called An Atlas of Animal Anatomy for Artists. I don't know if it's the same book you have but it's probably similar.
Side Note: I am getting a book soon, called An Atlas of Animal Anatomy for Artists. I don't know if it's the same book you have but it's probably similar.
DarkreaperTokyHobbyist Digital Artist
This will tremendously help me with drawing one of my original creatures in the future, thank you!
BlackRose38Hobbyist General Artist
this is sure to help me! THANK YA
EnteGeminisStudent General Artist
Helpful tutorial!
Candykitty90Hobbyist Filmographer
COOL!!!
BAMillustrationProfessional General Artist
Thank you, this is very helpful!
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