Cat Drawing for Kids
Get ready for an exciting drawing lesson focused on a cat drawing for kids! This fun and engaging tutorial breaks down the process step-by-step, making it easy for young artists. You'll learn how simple shapes can come together, from the head down through the tail. We’ll be using a lively palette, including pink for the ears and nose, cream for the belly, and orange hues for the body, ensuring your cat is both colorful and charming.
Expect a hands-on approach that emphasizes creativity and encourages kids not just follow along but also infuse their own style! We'll cover each part of the cat, layering colors and adding delightful details like a funky striped pattern, perfect for adding that personal flair. By the end of this lesson, your little one will have their very own cat drawing that showcases their unique artistic touch. Let’s start creating!
Estimated Time: 50 minutes
Level: Intermediate
Materials
- Blank Paper
- Pencil
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
Lesson: Cat Drawing for Kids
Ready for some fun? In this drawing lesson, we’re going on a creative adventure as we learn how kids can draw an awesome cat! We’ll break it down step-by-step, focusing on basic shapes that make the process easy and enjoyable. With colors like orange and pink, your little artist will bring their feline friend come-to-life with vibrant shades. We’ll cover everything from the cat's head and whiskers down through its fluffy tail, including some stylish stripes for that extra flair.
Form the Head
Begin by forming the outline of the cat’s head.
Outline the Eyes
Draw two circles to form the cat’s eyes.
Add the Nose
Draw a triangular outline of the cat’s nose.
Draw the Mouth
Draw the mouth by creating curved lines connected to the base of its nose.
Outline the Whiskers
Draw long straight whiskers on the cat’s cheeks.
Attach the Ears
Attach the pointed shape of the cat’s ears on the sides of its head.
Outline the Front Legs
Form the cat’s furry front legs by drawing vertical lines connected to the base of its head.
Draw the Paws
Draw the shape of the cat’s paws attached to the end of its front legs.
Form the Hind Legs
Draw curved lines to outline the cat’s hind legs, then attach its hind paws.
Outline the Body
Draw a slightly curved horizontal line in between its paws to outline the base of the cat’s body.
Attach the Tail
Attach the cat’s long tail to the back of its body.
Color the Eyes
Color the eyes with black, and add white rounded detail.
Shade the Ears and Nose
Shade the cat’s inner ears and nose with pink.
Fill in the Body
Use a cream color for the cat’s muzzle, belly and paws. Then, shade the rest of its body with orange.
Add the Coat Pattern
Add the striped pattern on the cat’s coat using a darker shade of orange.
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