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20-minute shape design study of sleeping cat in a teacup using graphite pencil.
Why it fits: Sleeping Cat in a Teacup is a beginner reference. The subject-specific practice focus is to fit the kitten's curled head and paws convincingly inside the cup ellipse while preserving the tabby face. That makes it a useful fit for shape design within a 20-minute session.
- 1Warm up for 2 minutes: Reduce the subject to three large shapes before adding detail.
- 2Keep the reference visible and compare negative spaces at the halfway point.
- 3No extra constraint—prioritize a clear, finished study.
- 4Finish by checking the silhouette, the largest proportion, and the focal edge. Record one adjustment for the next attempt.
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