Explore/Beginner

How to Make a Hand Shadow Cat

Hand Position Reference

Instructions

  1. Make a fist: Start with a closed fist for the base of the cat's head.
  2. Lift the ears: Poke up your index finger and your pinky to make the two pointed ears.
  3. Choose the thumb detail: Keep the thumb tucked for a cleaner head shape, or lift it slightly if you want a second ear line.
  4. Add a tongue if you like: Use the thumb for a tiny tongue or grooming motion.
  5. Keep it feline: Slow blinks and small head turns make the cat read more clearly.

Video Tutorials

How to Make a Hand Shadow Cat

Starts at 2:35 in the original video

Alternate: Cat with body and tail

Use this alternate tutorial if you want to extend the simple cat head into a fuller body-and-tail silhouette.

Starts at 2:10 in the original video

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