Fat Cat Drawing

Get ready for an extraordinary drawing lesson focused on creating a fat cat! In this lesson, I’ll guide you step-by-step through the entire process, making it fun and accessible for everyone. From outlining the rounded shapes of the head and body, you'll learn how each detail contributes toward bringing your fat, fuzzy feline friend onto the page.
We’ll embrace color with a palette that includes dark red, pink, white, light gray, and orange. Each color will serve a purpose, whether it's adding depth with shading or filling in the patterns on the cat's coat. You’ll also discover the importance of adding detail progressively, ensuring you feel confident every step of the way.
By the end of this lesson, you’ll have a delightful plump cat drawing! So gather your drawing supplies and let’s get started! With my guidance, you'll create an artwork that truly reflects your artistic abilities!
Estimated Time: 60 minutes
Level: Intermediate
Materials
- Blank Paper
- Pencil
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
Lesson: Fat Cat Drawing
In this Fat Cat Drawing Lesson, you'll learn how a few lines and colors can bring your artwork of a chubby cat to completion in no time! Let's focus on outlining the head and body before we add those crucial details and colors. From shading the mouth with dark red, giving inner ears and noses a soft pink, and creating a playful orange pattern on the coat, you’ll utilize techniques that make your drawing look good. Let’s get started and turn that blank page of yours into something you are proud of. Ready for some fun?
Outline the Head

First, outline the rounded shape of the cat’s head.
Attach the Ears

Attach the triangle-shaped ears in the sides of the cat’s head.
Draw the Eyes

Draw curved lines to form the cat’s eyes.
Outline the Nose

Add the cat’s small triangular nose.
Form the Mouth

Draw two curved lines attached to the nose to form the top part of the cat’s mouth.
Outline the Open Mouth

Form the outline of the cat’s open mouth by drawing a curved line.
Draw the Chin

Draw a short curved line below the mouth to form the chin.
Attach the Whiskers

Attach the cat’s long, curving whiskers on its cheeks.
Outline the Body

Outline the fat cat’s squishy body by drawing two curved lines connected to its head.
Form the Front Legs

Form the fat cat’s plump front legs by drawing three slighly curving vertical lines.
Add the Paws

Add the shape of its paws connected to the end of its front legs.
Draw the Hind Legs

Draw curved lines to form the outline of its hind legs as shown.
Attach the Hind Paws

Attach the elongated hind paws to the base of its hind legs.
Outline the Tail

Outline the cat’s long, fluffy tail.
Shade the Mouth

Shade the inside of its mouth with dark red.
Color the Ears and Nose

Color the inner ears and nose with pink.
Fill in the Body

Fill in the fat cat’s body with white. Then, use light gray to add some shadows.
Add the Pattern

Add the pattern on the cat’s coat using an orange color similar to the illustration.

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