(The timing of their landing is a little different.) It’s a little unnatural for humans, but it’s a standard way for cats to walk. (The timing of the landing is slightly different for the front and back.) The basic way cats walk is a “side-to-side” walk, where the “right front paw, right hind paw” and “left front paw, left hind paw” each move at the same time. To make it look cute, you can deform it and draw it in any shape you want, but knowing how the paws are actually held out will help you draw a pose that is more natural and true to it. When actually drawing, it may be easier to understand if you draw the skeleton briefly during the positioning phase.Ī dog or cat “walking” is probably the most common pose you’ll see on the street. Now, let’s actually draw a pose with movement, with the skeleton and muscles in mind. The plump or long haired types should be drawn with less concern, as the muscles are hidden by the fat and hair, so don’t worry about it. However, the muscles will only be visible in types with short hair and not much fat, such as Dobermans, Great Danes and Miniature Pinschers. Therefore, drawing with muscles in mind can make your illustrations more dynamic. Muscles stretch and contract greatly when you move your body. When you know the skeleton and then look at a picture of a dog or cat, you will be able to see which joints move and how the other bones work together when you move your body in a big way. When drawing a pose with movement, you want to be especially aware of the skeleton and muscles.