Free drawing guide
How to draw a cute cat step by step
Start with a round head, add pointed ears and a simple face, then give your cat a body, legs and a curly tail. In each picture, the new part is pink, so you always know what to draw next.
- Easy
- About 10 minutes
- 6 steps
What you need
- Paper
- A pencil and an eraser
- Colored pencils, markers or crayons
How to draw a cat step by step
In each picture, the new part is pink. Draw it, then go on to the next step.
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Draw the head
Draw a wide, slightly flattened circle near the top of the page. Leave room underneath for the body.
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Add the ears
Draw two tall pointed ears on top of the head, one on each side. Add a smaller line inside each ear.
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Draw the face
Put two oval eyes halfway down the head. Add a small triangle nose between them, a curved mouth under the nose and two whiskers on each cheek.
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Draw the body
Start under the head and curve the lines out on both sides, like a pear. Join them at the bottom with a gentle curve.
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Add the legs and tail
Draw two straight lines down the middle of the body for the front legs and small curves for the paws. Then add a thick tail that wraps around the right side.
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Color your cat
Go over the final lines and erase any sketch marks. Color the fur, the inside of the ears and the nose. We used orange and pink, but any colors work.
All steps in one picture
Save it to Pinterest for later, or download a printable PDF with all the steps and a coloring page.
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Questions
How do I draw a cat face?
Place two oval eyes halfway down the head, a small triangle nose between them and a curved mouth under the nose. Two whiskers on each cheek finish the face. Step 3 shows where each part goes.
How do I draw cat ears?
Draw two tall triangles on top of the head with slightly rounded tips, then add a smaller line inside each one. Keep the ears the same size so the face looks even.
Is this cat easy enough for kids?
Yes. It is built from simple shapes, and most kids from about 6 can follow it. Younger children can draw it together with a grown-up.
How long does it take to draw this cat?
About 10 minutes for the outline. Coloring takes a little longer.
