How To Draw a Cat Step by Step

Saroj Baniya
Saroj Baniya - SEO Manager, Writer
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A cat is a small domestic carnivorous animal. People love cats for their playful personalities, affectionate nature, and the joy they bring to a home. In this tutorial, we are learning how you can draw a cute cat for kids.

In this tutorial, we will guide kids and beginners through the step-by-step process of drawing a cat. It will be more fun to draw a cute cat. Let’s start today’s tutorial.

Art Materials & Equipment

  • Drawing Paper
  • Colors of Your Choices
  • Pencil
  • Eraser
  • Sharpener
  • Marker
  • Pen

Steps To Draw A Cat

Begin today’s tutorial on drawing a cute cat. First, take a look at the brief demo in the image below, then follow the comprehensive step-by-step instructions provided. Cats are beloved pets, whereas rats are often seen in a mixed light due to their role in urban pest control.

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Draw a Cat Step by Step

Step 1: Draw Circle

Draw a Cat - Step 1: Sketch Circle
Step 1

Let’s start by drawing a cat face. For that, draw a perfect circle as shown in the image above. You can use a compass or any circular object for assistance.

Step 2: Draw Cat’s Body

Draw a Cat - Step  2: Outline Cat's Body
Step 2

Next, we are drawing a cat’s body. First, draw a curve on both the right and left sides as in the image above. And don’t forget to add a gap for the legs.

Step 3: Draw Cat Tail and Legs

Draw a Cat - Step 3: Add Cat Tail and Legs
Step 3

Here, we will sketch two forelegs and the tail of the cat. We will start by drawing two lines to form a cat paw and connect them with a curved line. Then, draw three small lines inside the paw. Repeat this process for the second paw. Additionally, create a cylindrical tail by shaping a curve following the image above.

Step 4: Draw Cat Mustache and Ears

Draw a Cat - Step 4: Add Cat Mustache and Ears
Step 4

Likewise, draw three lines on the right and left sides to represent the cat’s whiskers on its face, as shown in the image above. Additionally, draw two triangular ears following the image above.

Step 5: Draw Cat’s Face

Draw a Cat - Step 5: Sketch Cat's Face
Step 5

Finally, draw two dots to create the cat’s eyes. Add a small inverted triangle for the cat’s nose, and draw two curves to form the cat’s mouth as in the image above.

Coloring a Cat

Once the drawing of the cat is complete, let’s proceed to the next step of coloring. We’ve selected some basic colors for guidance, but feel free to choose colors according to your preference and fill them as you like.

We use two colors: orange for the body and dark red for the nose and ears.

Colour Details:-

  1. Orange
  2. Dark Red
drawing and coloring a cat
Drawing And Coloring a Cat

Final Image of a Cute Cat

how to draw a cat for kids
Drawing a Cat for Kids

After coloring, we got a cute cat. You can use a pencil color (we made it digital).

Our Masterpiece is Ready

We’ve drawn a cute cat and colored it beautifully. We hope you find our tutorial easy and simple to follow.

This is how you can easily draw a cute cat with our step-by-step tutorial. Feel free to comment below if you found our tutorial helpful!

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Hello! I’m Saroj Baniya, the founder of HandofArt.com. With over six years of experience in SEO, content writing, and YouTube, I’m dedicated to empowering creativity. I manage the website and focus on SEO to ensure our tutorials reach a broad audience.
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