Cat

Artist: Brendan Ng
Writer: Audrey Navasca
Editor: Michelle Lo

Inspired by his friend’s cat, Mochi, Brendan Ng wanted to capture “a calm scene that shows how content cats can be.” Ng began drawing at a young age but started using pencils seriously about five years ago. He prefers pencils, as they are a versatile and forgiving medium. In this piece, Cat, he played with the contrast of highlights and shadows to make the scene feel cozy. Instead of traditional shading techniques commonly used in sketches, Ng used a shading style by drawing simple lines to create dimension. Ng wants to communicate feelings and share experiences that go beyond words through his art.

Inspired by his friend’s cat, Mochi, Brendan Ng wanted to capture “a calm scene that shows how content cats can be.” Ng began drawing at a young age but started using pencils seriously about five years ago. He prefers pencils, as they are a versatile and forgiving medium. In this piece, Cat, he played with the contrast of highlights and shadows to make the scene feel cozy. Instead of traditional shading techniques commonly used in sketches, Ng used a shading style by drawing simple lines to create dimension. Ng wants to communicate feelings and share experiences that go beyond words through his art.