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To draw this Sphynx 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.

The 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 left side of the paper as a guide for the front part of the sphynx 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 lid. For a more detailed guide on the different ways to draw a circle check out this tutorial: Four simple ways to draw a circle.

Step 2: To the right, draw another circle the same way as a guide for the back portion of the sphynx's body. This circle should be a bit smaller than the first circle. Don't place them too far apart or the cat's body will be too long.

Step 3: On the top, left side, draw yet another circle as a guide for the sphynx's head. Use the four-marks method to draw this circle too. This circle should be about half the size of the first circle The edges of the two circles should touch.

Step 4: Draw a curved, horizontal line across the head to help you place the sphynx cat's facial features later. Draw a short, curved, vertical line on the top, left side for another guide.

Step 5: Between the horizontal line and the bottom edge of the head, draw a small circle as a guide for the sphynx's muzzle.

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Step 6: On top of the head, draw two big arcs as guides for the cat's ears. Make the tops a bit pointy. Pay attention to the size of the ears in relation to the head. The ear on the left should be smaller.

Step 7: Under the first circle, draw two long, vertical lines as guides for the front legs. Bend the lines at the bottom for the feet. The line on the right should bend near the top for the joint.

Step 8: Draw two long, angled lines under the second circle as guides for the cat's hind legs. The line on the right should slope to the right in the middle and then bend down to indicate the joints. The line on the left should bend near the middle for the joint and at the bottom for the sphynx's foot.

Step 9: Draw two short lines that connect the circles on the left as a guide for the neck. Connect the circles in the middle using two long lines to complete the guide for the sphynx's torso. On the right side, draw a long line that slopes down and then curves up at the tip as a guide for the cat's tail.

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

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Step 10: Inside the head, lightly sketch two small circles for the eyes. Use the initial lines as guides for the size and placement of the cat's eyes. When you get the size and position right, darken the lines but make the sides pointier for the corners of the eyes. The inner corners of the sphynx's eyes should point down toward the muzzle, and the outer corners should point up.

Step 11: Inside each eye, near the middle, draw a thin, slit-like shape for the sphynx's pupils. On the side of each pupil, draw a tiny circle for highlights. Inside each eye, on the sides, draw a couple of lines for the cat's actual eyeball. Draw a series of short lines around the eyes for the wrinkly skin. Lightly shade the tops of the eyeballs to make the shapes rounder. Use a value that's lighter than the pupils and don't overlap the tiny highlight circles as you shade.

Step 12: Inside the muzzle, near the top left, lightly sketch a small triangle for the cat's nose. When you get the size and position right, darken the lines. Make the lines on the sides wavier for the nostrils. Add a small line inside the sphynx's nose, at the bottom. Make the top edge wavy and the top corners pointy.

Step 13: Under the nose, draw a line that curves to the right for the first part of the sphynx's mouth. To the left, draw a line that curves up along the edge of the initial circle for the other side of the mouth and muzzle. Curve the line on the right along the initial circle for the other side of the muzzle. Add a line under the cat's mouth for the chin. The line for the chin should be wavy for the loose skin. Add some lines above the nose for structure.

Step 14: Use the arc on the top, right side of the head as a guide to draw the first ear. Darken the arc to create the shape of the sphynx cat's ear. Add some lines at the bottom for the wrinkly base. Add a few lines along the edges of the ear for inner ear opening. Add more short, curved lines along the bottom of the ear for the inner ear structure.

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Step 15: Use the arc on the left as a guide to draw the sphynx's other ear the same way. Darken the shape of the arc using wavier lines and make the top part thinner. Draw a few short, curved lines at the bottom for the base and inner ear structure.

Step 16: Use the initial circle as a guide to draw the rest of the cat's head. Follow the path of the circle but make the top part of the head a bit thinner. Curve the lines around the eye on the left to emphasize the cranial structure. Draw a couple of curved lines below the ear on the right to make the shape of the head narrower. Draw a couple of curved lines below the eye on the right for the cheekbone. Add a series of short, curved lines on the sphynx's forehead for the wrinkly skin.

Step 17: Use the second line from the left as a guide to draw the sphynx's first front leg. Follow the path of the guide and lightly sketch the shape of the leg around it. Curve the shape where the guide bends to create the joint and foot. The top part should be thick and the bottom thin. When you get the shape of the leg right, darken the lines. Sphynx cats are hairless, so use smooth lines instead of short strokes to avoid a furry texture. Draw a couple of curved lines at the bottom for the toes. Draw a short line inside each toe for the cat's retracted claws. Draw a few lines at the top for the wrinkles on the loose skin.

Step 18: Use the line on the left as a guide to draw the sphynx's other front leg the same way. Draw the shape of the leg around the guide. Sketch lightly at first to get the shape right. Make the top part of the cat's leg wide and the bottom narrow. When you get the shape right, darken the lines. Draw a couple of short lines at the bottom for the toes and retracted claws.

Step 19: Use the angled line on the far right side as a guide to draw the cat's first hind leg. Follow the path of the guide and lightly sketch the shape of the leg around it. The top of the hind leg should be a lot wider than the top of the front leg. Curve the lines where the guide bends to create the joints. When you get the shape right, darken the lines. Draw a couple of curved lines at the bottom for the sphynx's toes. Inside each toe, draw a tiny line for the claws. Add a few short lines within the shape to give the leg more structure and wrinkles.

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Step 20: Use the last angled line under the body as a guide to draw the other hind leg the same way. Draw the shape of the sphynx's leg around the guide. Make the top part wide and don't forget the toes at the bottom. Add a few lines within the shape for structure. The top part of the leg is behind the body, so don't draw it.

Step 21: Use the remaining lines and shapes as guides to draw the rest of the body. Darken the outer edges of the guide to create the shape of the sphynx's body. Use a single smooth line for the edge. If you use short strokes, you'll get a furry texture. Curve the line at the top along the initial circle for the shoulder blade. As you draw the underside, don't overlap the legs that are on this side of the body. Draw a series of short lines throughout the cat's body for the wrinkles on the loose skin.

Step 22: Darken the curved line on the right for the top edge of the sphynx's tail. Draw another long, curved line under it for the bottom edge. Make the base of the tail thick and gradually make the shape thinner toward the pointy tip.

Step 23: 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 sphynx cat drawing for extra detail. Add shadows by using a medium to dark value all over the body. This gives the figure more dimension and volume. Pick the direction of the light source when shading so that the shadows are consistent with it. Vary the pressure on your pencil to get different degrees of tonal value. Use smooth, even strokes for a hairless look. Avoid rough shading that will appear as a furry texture. For a more detailed guide on how to shade, check out this tutorial: How to shade.

Shade lightly at first, and then gradually build up to the level of darkness that you like. It's a good idea to use reference as you draw for an accurate depiction of a sphynx cat. Shading can be time-consuming, so be patient and take breaks. You can add more value to the skin if you'd like. For this look, just add a light value all over the body. Even though they're mainly hairless, sphynx cats can have patterns on their skin, so you can add spots or patches of darker value on the body. If you have a pet sphynx cat or a similar breed, try to duplicate its skin pattern on your drawing.

Don't forget to pause the video after each step to draw at your own pace. Add a cast shadow underneath. This helps to ground the cat so it doesn't appear to be floating.

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