Black Cat beside a Rain Barrel

A black cat sits beside a rain barrel, its eyes and whiskers catching light against glossy fur. Barrel rings, wet leaves, timber and puddled ground give the dark scene readable edges.

Begin with eyes, ears and the pale whisker lines, then trace the back and paws. Build barrel rings by curve; separate black fur from deep shadow through highlights and leaf edges. Eye shine and barrel rings separate black-on-black areas before wet leaves add their green edges. Wet leaf edges can confirm a dark join beside the barrel.