And now, 20-year-old Japanese artistHaruki Kudois continuing the tradition ofcat-inspired artwith his incredible hyperrealistic drawings.

He captures the adorable mystique of different felines in detailed close-up portraits.

Kudo begins each drawing with a pencil sketch and grid.

Hyperrealistic Cat Drawings by Haruki Kudo

However, these portraits show off more than Kudo’s incredible coloring prowess.

His drawings are especially eye-catching because of the playful way in which the cats are depicted.

These extreme angles increase the hyperrealistic illusion of the pictures.

Hyperrealistic Cat Drawings by Haruki Kudo

Japanese artist Haruki Kudo creates incredible hyperrealistic drawings of cats using colored pencils.

Hyperrealistic Cat Drawings by Haruki Kudo

Hyperrealistic Cat Drawings by Haruki Kudo

Hyperrealistic Cat Drawings by Haruki Kudo

Hyperrealistic Cat Drawings by Haruki Kudo

Hyperrealistic Cat Drawings by Haruki Kudo

Hyperrealistic Cat Drawings by Haruki Kudo

Hyperrealistic Cat Drawings by Haruki Kudo

Hyperrealistic Cat Drawings by Haruki Kudo

Hyperrealistic Cat Drawings by Haruki Kudo

Hyperrealistic Cat Drawings by Haruki Kudo

Hyperrealistic Cat Drawings by Haruki Kudo

Hyperrealistic Cat Drawings by Haruki Kudo

Hyperrealistic Cat Drawings by Haruki Kudo

Hyperrealistic Cat Drawings by Haruki Kudo

Hyperrealistic Cat Drawings by Haruki Kudo