You are correct that I don't understand the entirety of the proportional issues that you all are pointing out. However, I do see an obvious length issue that is there and, I believe, that would correct the bulk of the issues. I'm not attempting to make a cat that looks like it is in a photograph I am simply drawing a cartoon cat and trying to make it look alright. Therefore, legs being a little fatter than those of a cat or thinner or anything aren't an issue in my eyes. I agree that the length of the body/shading/form needs work but, I decided to drop the cat for now because, obviously, I have more basic things to work on. That said, I didn't want to spend the time that it would take to lengthen the body (which I stated) but fixed the simple things that were personally bothering me such as the ear size (which you mentioned) and the nose. However, I do understand the issue there and, if I made another cat, I would definitely work more on length especially if I was going for a photographic look to my cat.
I didn't come here hoping for praise I just expected a little more friendly discussion. I'm not going to follow you into name calling but when someone comes on a forum and, in a friendly manor, asks for comments and criticism and the first guy beats down his work by saying that he never would've guessed that it was supposed to be a cat instead of being objective about it, that person goes on the defensive. I understand that you view it differently than I do and I apologize for jumping on the defensive but, I believe, it is within the human nature. I haven't seen any of your work but, if I had, and I didn't like it so I said "Wow, all of this guy's work is total shit!" I'm pretty sure that you'd feel a little down as well. If not, I'm sorry that you are more robot than I.
I agree that we should follow technical and scientific approaches because it's really the only way to describe certain things. That said, I have been reading up on this stuff and trying to understand it as much as possible.
coffee being able to see the cat and not the apple does make sense. My drawing, while not perfectly proportioned, has cat-like features and is colored like a cat may be. A 32x32 monochrome drawing of an apple comes all down to shape, which, I flubbed on a little.
I don't really know what I expected but I'm done rambling.
@coffee, thank you. You explained my feelings completely (Especially with "explaining how you think Pixelalex is more less shit and unable to learn") which is a relief that someone else gets it because I was having trouble proving to myself that it was more than just feeling bad because "he insulted my work", ya know? It's just something about the tone of it.
@jams0988: Admittedly, I was a little put off by your first sentence or 2 in your post but I did read it and don't think that you're a jerk haha. However, I'm not sure how I missed your suggestion to check out that guy's channel. That sounds like it may be exactly what I'm looking for and I'll definitely look over that tonight when I can! Thanks!
I definitely appreciate all of the suggestions here and hope to improve!
Thanks guys!