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ElementalSpirits — Feline Paw Tutorial

Published: 2010-01-25 10:21:54 +0000 UTC; Views: 15765; Favourites: 593; Downloads: 251
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Description requested this and I cannot refuse her. (besides she couldn’t find anything on the web)

I decided to post it since a few people have been asking me about paws lately so hopefully this will help more then my usual on-the-spot gibberish. Sorry it’s not brilliantly done… and crumpled… Thea decided to tap dance on it when I had my back turned.

I tried to include everything I could think about to do with paws, but if I’ve missed something, or you have questions, I’m always happy to answer them.

Hope I’ve answered all your questions Kuutamo, and download if you can’t read my writing.

It is © to me, but I’m not bothered if you want to take it/share it. Just don’t remove the watermark.
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Comments: 43

PeponeNRC [2024-01-22 15:27:01 +0000 UTC]

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sheilded-key [2018-05-08 15:30:44 +0000 UTC]

Kitty

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dotishh [2013-02-23 14:53:23 +0000 UTC]

Thx! It's very helpful!

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Entraya [2012-03-19 17:56:15 +0000 UTC]

You're my savior. .

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Bennietje [2012-01-27 13:58:02 +0000 UTC]

This is awesome! I have been looking for a realistic paw tutorial for a lots of time now xD

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THEGREATTITANICCHICK [2012-01-26 23:15:58 +0000 UTC]

This is great! i was needing something like this, thank you for putting this up ^^

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PlacidnPorcelain [2011-11-06 21:21:33 +0000 UTC]

YES. This is the best tutorial. In-fact, this is the only one I've seen that actually mentions that the hind leg does not have a dew claw! I'm definitely going to put you on my watch list.

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ElementalSpirits In reply to PlacidnPorcelain [2011-12-20 17:26:52 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! Though I'm going to have to redo the hind paw bit of this at some point because this is starting to have far too many favs for something I rushed at the end.
I was also surprised at how few decent paw tutorials were out there.

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SOLIDShift [2011-08-25 16:34:54 +0000 UTC]

thiz is great I really need help with recognising the forms and shapes of the feline paw!

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SpottehThePieMonster [2010-06-16 19:57:33 +0000 UTC]

this is going to help loads :3

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Torheit-Skadi [2010-04-01 08:57:39 +0000 UTC]

AH! Why didn't I get this in my inbox?? @_@ Whoah, but it's very useful and intersting! I think I'll download it and have a look a it next time when I'm drawing cats
Zi is so cute! She teaches us how to draw XDXD

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ElementalSpirits In reply to Torheit-Skadi [2010-04-05 08:50:13 +0000 UTC]

Yes! She is a very wise kitty.
Hope it helps. ^^

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Xethe [2010-03-16 14:38:38 +0000 UTC]

XD "This is a paw by the way..." and "Thea decided to tap dance on it when I had my back turned." Made me laugh.

This is seriously helpful, though it'd be more helpful if it had other parts of felines though. XP I just can't draw cats properly.

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ElementalSpirits In reply to Xethe [2010-03-16 19:36:18 +0000 UTC]

well.. she just wanted to know everyone knew what a paw was.
I'm glad to hear it. If I had added other things it would be a "paw" tutorial would it? But I've got a more complete feline tutorial in the works (It's a bit ranty though).

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Xethe In reply to ElementalSpirits [2010-03-17 07:56:12 +0000 UTC]

XD Yeah...
I shall wait for the complete feline tutorial.

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Avanii [2010-02-02 14:40:24 +0000 UTC]

very nice! this is going to be good help for the next time I'll draw felines

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ElementalSpirits In reply to Avanii [2010-02-11 20:55:24 +0000 UTC]

Glad to hear it! That's what I was hoping it would do.

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xyenxu [2010-01-26 03:22:38 +0000 UTC]

just seeing the skeletal structure of the paw is going to help me emmensely! Paws are one of the reasons i don't like drawing cats, and their heaads, mine always turn out looking like half dogs, half bears, unless i get lucky! lol! thanks!

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ElementalSpirits In reply to xyenxu [2010-02-11 21:45:23 +0000 UTC]

Finding good skelital drawings are difficult, so I'm glad this helps.. though I think I missed some of the metatarsle bones out. I've actually been working on a more full cat tutorial/rant thing, so I'll make sure there's plenty in there explaining heads for you.

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xyenxu In reply to ElementalSpirits [2010-02-12 00:39:17 +0000 UTC]

oh thank you! I shall wait in breathless anticipation!

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rosiesinner [2010-01-26 00:34:58 +0000 UTC]

OMNOMNOM THANK YOU SO MUCH!

The master of paws has made a tutorial on them, and Junryou is having spastic attacks of joy. x3

This really helps me a lot, thank you!

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ElementalSpirits In reply to rosiesinner [2010-02-11 21:40:01 +0000 UTC]

Hehe, I don't think I'm a master... but thank you. I hope it's helpfull, it's not the best layed out thing in the world.. but if it helps, it helps!

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Aquascale [2010-01-25 23:03:53 +0000 UTC]

I love this! When someone makes a tutorial on paws im always grateful, sometimes I struggle with them

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ElementalSpirits In reply to Aquascale [2010-02-11 21:40:56 +0000 UTC]

Paws are really difficult, I strugle with them too, espcially if they're at strange angles.

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Aquascale In reply to ElementalSpirits [2010-02-11 21:43:39 +0000 UTC]

Oh yes, I tend to make them have odd joints at random places >_<
but perhaps i'll learn with time lol

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ElementalSpirits In reply to Aquascale [2010-02-12 10:04:34 +0000 UTC]

In time, I'm sure you will!

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Valhalrion [2010-01-25 20:58:02 +0000 UTC]

This is cute!!

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TheGraphicAcademic [2010-01-25 20:29:45 +0000 UTC]

Man, this is a really nice tutorial...thanks a bunch for making it!

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ElementalSpirits In reply to TheGraphicAcademic [2010-02-11 21:41:30 +0000 UTC]

No prob, if it's useful, my work is done. ^^

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TheGraphicAcademic In reply to ElementalSpirits [2010-02-12 03:37:59 +0000 UTC]

Even so, it was great that you put it up!

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36-May-36 [2010-01-25 20:16:26 +0000 UTC]

Awesome! i'll for sure use it from now on when drawing cats

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vantn [2010-01-25 16:48:48 +0000 UTC]

all hail this cats wisdom! X3

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ElementalSpirits In reply to vantn [2010-02-11 21:42:11 +0000 UTC]

Yes! Hail her! She is indeed wise in the way of the paw.

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Teliko-Pardus [2010-01-25 14:29:23 +0000 UTC]

Very well done tutorial at all ES I bet, that it will help a lot of peaople out there
BTW: How are you? I got my Desktop PC fixed again finally...so...is everything ok with you?

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ElementalSpirits In reply to Teliko-Pardus [2010-02-11 21:47:54 +0000 UTC]

I hope so.
Hi! I'm fine, just snowed under with work as usual. xD I was wondering where you had dissapeared to again. I hope it's all working out now.

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Nat-sama [2010-01-25 14:27:36 +0000 UTC]

Om my gosh i can learn!

imma go try it!

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ElementalSpirits In reply to Nat-sama [2010-02-11 21:46:26 +0000 UTC]

Hehe, yes! Now you understand my ramblings better! though... there's no behind view I notice... ;>.>

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Nat-sama In reply to ElementalSpirits [2010-02-15 17:33:14 +0000 UTC]

lol its STILL very helpful.

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runeowl [2010-01-25 12:14:21 +0000 UTC]

This is great, I'm sure many people will really appreciate this!

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ElementalSpirits In reply to runeowl [2010-01-25 13:25:48 +0000 UTC]

I hope so, I must admit I see a lot of (dog) tutorials that show how a particular artist draws them, but not a lot on the anatomy, or details behind them.

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HeiXieXun [2010-01-25 10:43:12 +0000 UTC]

Wow,you can't refuse me(sorry,I lied)
It has all the infomation I need with me project,and the instruction with referance is clear enough for me to follow.I also appreciate that you also add pawprint here,what i forget to ask.^^
I love you so.

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ElementalSpirits In reply to HeiXieXun [2010-01-25 11:09:43 +0000 UTC]

You lied to me!??!? Nooooo! My trust is forever broken. ;_;

Glad to hear it, I didn't know if you would want the structure of the hind paw as well, but since they are almost the same I thought this would probably be fine. xD And I've now darkened it to save your eyes. Is it better half blind dog?

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HeiXieXun In reply to ElementalSpirits [2010-01-26 01:08:53 +0000 UTC]

(wags tail)it's much better now and now I can follow every pawstep of this thing...thanks again.!!

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