Cute Cat Drawing (easy)
Welcome, aspiring artists! In this drawing lesson, we’ll be taking on the adorable subject of a cute cat drawing. You’re gonna love how I break it down step-by-step, making it super friendly for beginners. We’ll focus on the main parts of the cat, from its sweet little face with eyes and whiskers, all the way down its fluffy body and cute collar. Trust me, by the end, you'll see how every element clicks together.
We’ll start with basic shapes and outlines before adding those detailed touches that make your drawing stand out, like the vibrant colors used for its collar and pendant. Plus, I’ll guide you through shading the coat and adding patterns that give your cat character. Whether you're using black and white or adding a splash of cream and pink, you’ll be equipped with everything you need for this fun project. Get ready, get set, let’s draw that cute feline!
Estimated Time: 50 minutes
Level: Intermediate
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
Lesson: Cute Cat Drawing (easy)
Ready for a fun drawing challenge? In this lesson, we’ll break down the process of creating an adorable cat illustration step by step. You’ll learn how basic shapes form the foundation of your drawing, and we’ll focus on key parts like the head, eyes, and whiskers. Plus, I’ll guide you through the coloring process using a vibrant palette that includes black, cream, and a splash of pink. By the end, you'll have a charming cat with a stylish collar that showcases your skills. Let’s get started.
Outline the Head
Start by drawing the furry outline of the cat’s head.
Add the Eyes
Add the cat’s adorable eyes by drawing two circles.
Draw the Nose
Draw a tiny triangle for the cat’s cute nose.
Form the Mouth
Form the cat’s open mouth by drawing curved lines as shown.
Outline the Whiskers
Outline the cat’s whiskers by creating long straight lines.
Attach the Ears
Attach the cat’s large, triangular-shaped ears on its head.
Add the Collar
Outline the strap around the base of its head, and attach a small circle to form the collar.
Form the Body
Form the cat’s long, furry body.
Attach the Front Legs
First, form the shape of its raised front leg as shown. Next, add the upright shape of its other front leg. Then, draw the cat’s front paws. Be sure to erase any extra lines.
Add the Hind Legs
Add the cat’s furry hind legs similar to the illustration.
Outline the Tail
Outline the cat’s long, fluffy tail.
Color the Face
First, color the eyes with black and white. Next, shade the inner ears and nose with pink. Now, fill in the mouth with dark red.
Shade the Coat
Use cream to color the cat’s belly, paws and its muzzle. Then, color the rest of its head, body, legs and tail with light gray.
Add the Pattern
Add the striped pattern on its forehead, body, and tail with dark gray.
Fill in the Collar
Color the strap of the collar with red. Then, fill in the pendant with yellow.
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