How to Draw Meowscles: Easy Step-by-Step Fortnite Guide

Bring the iconic Fortnite feline to life with this beginner-friendly drawing tutorial. Perfect for ages 7+, this activity requires only a pencil, paper, and an eraser. Follow along to build confidence in character design and improve your hand-eye coordination.

10 Steps

🎯 Final Result

A vibrant, finished drawing of Meowscles from Fortnite, showcasing the completed character design.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Sketching the Head and Eyes

Pencil sketch showing the initial head curve, sideways 3-shape muzzle, and two eye ovals for Meowscles.

Lightly sketch a curve for the top of the head, a '3' shape on its side for the muzzle, and two ovals for the eyes. Teacher's Tip: Keep your pencil pressure very light here so you can easily erase your guidelines later.

Step 2: Defining the Ears and Face

Drawing the cat ears with inner triangle details and adding jagged fur lines to the face structure.

Draw a dome shape above the face with two triangles for ears. Add smaller triangles inside for depth, and use jagged lines to suggest fur texture. Teacher's Tip: Use short, quick strokes to make the fur look realistic rather than perfectly smooth.

Step 3: Building the Shoulders and Arms

Sketching the muscular shoulders, arms, and hand structure with fingers indicated by triangles.

Outline the neck and create the powerful arm shape using 'hill' curves. Sketch the hand with four triangles for fingers and an oval for the thumb. Teacher's Tip: Meowscles is muscular, so don't be afraid to make your curves bold and rounded.

Step 4: Adding Bicep Definition

Refining the right arm with muscle definition lines and bicep details.

Add curves and a small triangle to the right arm to define the bicep. Use dashes inside the muscle to show tension. Teacher's Tip: Adding these small internal lines helps give the character a 3D, 'buff' appearance.

Step 5: Sketching the Torso

Drawing the torso outline and adding the vertical lines for the character's suspenders.

Use wavy lines to outline the body and add vertical curves for the suspenders. Teacher's Tip: Ensure the body looks wide to match Meowscles' strong character design.

Step 6: Drawing the Utility Belt

Adding the utility belt with various pouches and rectangular gear details.

Draw the belt using long curves, then add rectangles and square shapes for the pouches. Teacher's Tip: Take your time with these geometric shapes; they don't need to be perfect, just consistent in size.

Step 7: Adding the Legs

Drawing the legs and pants cuffs with added detail lines for fabric texture.

Sketch the legs using vertical curves and add horizontal lines for the pants cuffs. Teacher's Tip: Use dashes to suggest the fabric folds of the pants.

Step 8: Completing the Lower Body

Completing the right leg to match the left, ensuring symmetry in the lower body.

Repeat the leg and cuff process for the right side to balance the drawing. Teacher's Tip: Check that your legs are roughly the same width to keep the character looking proportional.

Step 9: Shoes and Final Details

Adding shoes, the tail, and finalizing the outline with ink for a clean look.

Draw the shoes using ovals and curves, then add the tail with a U-shape. Finally, trace your lines with a black pen. Teacher's Tip: Use a steady hand when inking to make your final character look sharp and professional.

Step 10: Bringing Meowscles to Life with Color

Final colored illustration of Meowscles from Fortnite with signature orange and blue details.

Use white for the body, adding orange and blue patches. Color the gear, belt, and shoes in shades of brown and blue. Teacher's Tip: Use light, circular motions when coloring to keep the pigment smooth and even.