How to Draw a Cat Face: Step-by-Step Tutorial with Real Reference #1535977 (License: Personal Use)

The left side features a high-resolution close-up of a tabby cat with striking green eyes, distinct striped markings, and alert ears; the right side shows an early-stage digital sketch outlining key facial landmarks-eyes, nose, and jawline-with construction lines in cyan. Created by artist Maja Thoenes for DrawingTeachers.com, this side-by-side visual guides learners through translating realism into simplified structure.

Used in beginner-to-intermediate drawing tutorials, especially on art education sites or YouTube thumbnails, to demonstrate observational drawing techniques and proportion mapping. Matches user intent for “how to draw a cat face” or “cat drawing tutorial.”