Cats are born explorers. Their curiosity is essential to their nature, making them little scientists of the home. Nothing escapes their watchful eye: a reflection on the wall, a moving insect, or, as in this image, the mysterious spinning drum of a washing machine.
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For a cat, any object that moves makes noise, or has an interesting texture becomes an enigma worthy of analysis. Their hunting instinct and sharp perception of their surroundings lead them to investigate with all their senses. First, they observe, analyzing every detail, and if something intrigues them enough, they touch it with their paw or sniff it to understand it better. This mix of caution and boldness makes their way of exploring the world so fascinating.
In the image you have to color, these two cats seem hypnotized by the movement of the washing machine. For them, that spinning drum could be anything: a fish trapped in a glass pond or prey moving in circles. What for us is a common household appliance, for them is a story they haven’t yet finished deciphering. And that’s the magic of their curiosity!
The image has great potential for playing with lighting, reflections, and textures. Here you’ll learn how to give depth and realism to each element with well-applied colors and shadows.
To make the cats look real, it’s important to focus on the texture of their fur. To achieve this, start with a soft base color and then add darker layers to create volume.
1️⃣ The Cats’ Fur: If you want them to look like orange cats, start with a light yellow base and then add orange and brown tones with short, fine strokes to mimic the texture of the hair. If you prefer gray or black cats, use pencils in different shades of gray and black, applying layers gradually to avoid them looking too flat.
2️⃣ Shadows and Volume: Observe the cats’ posture well. The light seems to come from above, so the darkest shadows should be under their bodies and in the curves of their fur. You can use a soft blue or purple pencil to give more depth to the shadows instead of just using black.
3️⃣ The Washing Machine and Its Reflection: The washing machine is usually white or silver, which means you can play with gray and light blue tones to give it a metallic finish. The drum of the washing machine reflects light and the colors of the environment, so try to blur the colors a bit to make it look more realistic.
4️⃣ The Background and Floor: Use neutral tones for the floor, such as beige or light gray, and add small shadows under the cats to give the impression that they are really sitting there. Choose who you want to be the protagonist—will it be the cats or the washing machine drum? Be bold and include some colors as if they were spinning inside the drum.
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