Creating a tabby cat portrait is a bit like doing the hokey pokey- you add some colour in, take some colour out, add more colour in. Layering tones and adjusting values is key to achieving that signature striped look.
Of course, it’s best to skip the part where you shake it all about- especially when holding a handful of coloured pencils! Precision and patience go a long way in capturing the subtle details that bring a tabby’s markings to life.