Proportions

Next I choose the sketch I like best, set the layer to half opacity and paint a more detailed sketch over it, using the HB Pencil. This sketch is mainly about proportions. If the proportions aren’t right yet, I use parts of my own face as a reference. The correct positioning of the cat mask is also very important in this step. The forehead of the cat must be placed at the same height as the crown of the character. If I place the mask too high or low, the head will look strangely deformed.