GENTLECAT
Hello, I am a cat-loving illustrator GENTLECAT.
I enjoy capturing the expressions, gestures, and fleeting cuteness of cats in my drawings.
From their round cheeks and bright eyes, to their soft fur and quirky yet picky personalities,
I have always found comfort and joy in the process of drawing these charming features.
Rather than keeping this joy to myself,
I wanted to share the experience of drawing even cuter illustrations with everyone, so
I prepared this project with the hope of sharing it.
That is how
〈The Cat Drawing Guidebook Overflowing with Cuteness〉 was born.
The included items and instructions are available in both Korean and English!
When drawing, you may find that despite your efforts, the composition feels messy,
or the expression that should look cute ends up looking awkward.
This problem is less about lack of skill,
and more about not having a clear standard for when to stop and what to leave out, rather than what to add.
〈The Cat Drawing Guidebook Overflowing with Cuteness〉
is a book that approaches 'cuteness' not as a matter of taste, but as a matter of choices and standards.
After working on character illustrations for ten years, the quality improved,
but I repeatedly faced the limitation of not being able to expand their appeal.
Later, while drawing animals, I realized that instead of adding more,
it is important to have criteria for where to stop and what to leave out.
The process of drawing a cat helps organize expression.
Elements such as facial expressions, poses, proportions, and fur texture ultimately come down to choices and balance.
If you focus too much on one part, the overall balance collapses and the expression becomes less clear.
Details should be distributed evenly throughout the entire drawing, not concentrated in one area.
This book structures these principles into a step-by-step flow.
By following the order, you can maintain a stable density from rough sketch to completion.
Another key point is clear.
Drawing animals does not mean you lose the ability to draw people.
In the process of simplifying forms, condensing appeal, and exploring the individuality of colors,
the range of expression actually broadens.
Animal drawing is practice in seeing the essence and the fastest way to expand your technique.
In the same context as the guidebook,
we also created the GENTLECAT Color Dynamic Brush 2nd Generation.
The 2nd Generation simplifies the workflow and enhances the explanations,
so even first-time users can quickly become familiar with it.
When you use the guidebook and brush together,
You can experience a stable drawing flow that consistently sets the standard.
Cat illustration is not an area reserved for special talent.
With clear guidelines and tools, anyone can complete their own cute drawing.
This project aims to structure cuteness not as a sense,
but as guides and tools that can be applied immediately.
Reduce the time spent on choices and settings,
and focus all that energy on creation and drawing.
The last type isSmudge tool,
which is a tool that allows you to soften the edges of fur.
It includes a texture that matches the grain of the drawing brush, minimizing awkwardness.
The brushes are each designed for Photoshop and Procreate environments,
and files compatible with both environments are provided.
They can also be used and are compatible with Clip Studio,
but since they are converted from Photoshop brushes, some textures may appear blurry.
Preview of "Brush User Guide"
If the display language is not Korean, the language in the image will be processed by Wadiz's AI image translation feature.
There may be differences from the actual reward (English version) content.
You don't need to draw in detail.
Just one big, round stamp and you're done!
The following four types of cat stamps
can be used not only for cat illustrations, but also for patterns like walls or carpets,
and as cat subjects in backgrounds.
“Preview of Effect and Presentation Brush User Guide”
All effect and presentation brushes
are based on canvas texture and are created accordingly,
so they don't look plain even when used alone.
The followingsix cat head compositions
are provided not only as image files, but also
in brush form, so you can use them directly for sketches and rough work.
These compositions are not just"good-to-know information" but
are designed to be frequently seen and repeatedly used.
Visually frequent forms reduce cognitive load,
Because it is stored in the brain as a pattern that can be recalled instantly when needed.
This is also why we provide various cat head angles both as images and brush forms.
When you keep it in a visible spot and can apply it instantly with a single click,
Composition becomes a tool to use, not something to think about.
The more you understand composition,
You will go beyond simply drawing individual poses,
And be able to adjust the flow of gaze, placement, and shapes within the canvas together.
This process naturally leads to more stable and higher-quality artwork.
This sense of composition is not limited to a specific subject.
Patterns thoroughly practiced with cats
Are transferred in the same way when drawing people or other animals,
And the criteria for judging composition and placement become part of your personal drawing routine.
「Texture Composition Preview」
These six texturesAre included as a basic In all compositions.
🎨 Coloring Book (Drawing Book)
We do not simply provide sketch line files
We provide the process and tips & know-how together, just like a guide. By delivering them together,
we help you improve your drawing skills more effectively.
Because it is visualized concisely like an Insta-toon,
even young children can follow along with the drawing process without difficulty.
1. Beginner Level featuressimple animals and fruits & vegetables as the main subjects.
2. Intermediate Level features more complexanimals and desserts as the main subjects.
3. Expert Level features even more detailedanimals and flowers as the main focus.
These main topics are very helpful when drawing backgrounds and human figures,
because they naturally improve your flexible drawing skills.
Selected as the main topic!
Preview of the Cat Drawing Guidebook Packed with Cuteness
Table of Contents Image
Preview of the Main Content
📦 File Format and Viewing Guide
The drawing guidebookPDF file is provided,
The file size is about 310MB.
On PC, mobile, tablet, etc.You can freely view it on various devices.
Once a drawing routine is established,
The result naturally converges into a consistent drawing style.
"My own drawing style" is not a personality that suddenly appears,
but rather the result accumulated by repeating the same judgments and choices.
I, too, have felt for a long time that I did not have my own drawing style,
Looking back, the problem was not individuality,
but the lack of a fixed routine to guide the illustration to completion.
Since I started differently each time and finished with different standards,
the results were not accumulated in a consistent direction.
Only after establishing a routine that leads to completion,
did the way I handle lines, simplify forms, and organize the canvas
begin to repeat naturally.
It was only recently that I clearly understood
that the process itself was the foundation for forming my own drawing style.
Follow along without pressure,
and complete your work to the end. Experience the drawing guidebook and brushes designed for you!
An illustrator who creates digital content featuring cats as the main characters,GENTLECAT here.
Rather than simply copying forms, I aim for expressions that naturally reveal the atmosphere and character of the subject. Instead of complex techniques, I strive to create memorable illustrations for my 390,000 followers and many supporters through a fairy-tale-like yet rustic harmony of lines and colors.
Main Activities
2025 harapeco x GENTLECAT Collaboration
Participation in the production of official goods for 2024 Houshou Marine <Year-end Party>.
2024 Tumblbug <Magic Coloring Techniques: Exclusive Brushes & Coloring Book> achieved 19 million KRW.
Launched the 2022 online class <How to Draw Easily and Enjoyably Without Outlines>.
And many others.
Reason for starting this project.
While sharing my work based on SNS activities,
I have received multiple requests for an English version.
So I organized the previously created content
to be usable in English,
and this time, I decided to proceed with funding through Wadiz.
Of course,the Korean version can also be selected by default!
About this project.
This project is
an expanded version of the existing content translated into English.
While maintaining the original structure,
it has been organized to be usable regardless of language.
And this time,
the coloring book is included so that you can learn both theory and practice together.