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Step-By-Step: How To Draw A Cat

A sketch of a cat wearing a hat.
A sketch of a cat wearing a hat.
Deisy Chamu

Step 1: Draw the head shape.

Start with a big oval or circle for the cat’s head. Keep it soft and round for a cute cartoon look.

 

Step 2: Add the guidelines.

Draw a vertical line down the middle and a horizontal line halfway across. These help place the eyes, nose, and mouth symmetrically.

Step Step-by-step how to draw a cat: step 2. (Deisy Chamu)

Step 3: Draw the eyes.

Draw two big round eyes along the horizontal guideline. Add little circles inside for pupils to make the cat look lively.

Step-by-step how to draw a cat: step 3. (Deisy Chamu)

Step 4: Add the noe and mouth.

Place a small triangle a little below the vertical guideline for the nose. Draw small circles under the nose for the mouth.

Step-by-step how to draw a cat: step 4. (Deisy Chamu)

Step 5: Draw the ears.

Draw two triangle shapes on top of the head for the ears. Add small inner triangles to give them depth.

 

Step 6: Add the body.

Draw a small oval under the head for the body. Add small lines going down the body for the fur.

Step-by-step how to draw a cat: step 6. (Deisy Chamu)

Step 8: Add details.

Add whiskers, stripes, or spots. Personalize your cat with little features like a collar, bow, or tiny wings if you want a fantasy twist.

 

Step 9: Outline and clean up.

Go over your final lines with a pen or dark pencil. Erase the initial guidelines to make your cat look clean and complete.

Step-by-step how to draw a cat: step 9. (Deisy Chamu)
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