How to Draw a Cat: Step by Step Tutorial

February 23, 2025

Hi everyone, welcome to Simple Easy Drawing! Today, we’re going to learn how to draw a cat step by step. This tutorial is perfect for beginners and kids who want to try a simple cat drawing. Just follow my instructions, and soon you’ll know how to draw a cat easily!

Cats are playful, curious, and adorable animals. Whether they’re curling up for a nap or chasing after a toy, their charm is undeniable. If you’ve ever wanted to capture their cuteness on paper, this guide will help you create an easy cat drawing in no time!

Let’s start drawing one!

Materials you need:

A piece of paper
An HB pencil
A dust-free eraser
A black sketch pen for outlines
Crayons or color pencils for coloring

Let’s begin to draw a cat!

Note: In each step, the new parts of the drawing will be highlighted in orange, while everything you’ve already drawn will stay in black.

Step 1: Start with the cat’s body

A number 61 drawn on paper, with the round part of the 6 left slightly open to form the base of the cat’s body.

To begin your cat drawing, draw the number 61 on your paper. Make sure the round part of the 6 is not fully closed—leave an open curve. Your 1 should slighly be smaller than 6. This will form the base of the cat’s body.

Step 2: Draw the cat’s face

A round circle added at the top of the 61 for the cat’s face, with two small triangle-shaped ears slightly tilted for a natural look.

At the top of the 61, draw a round circle for the cat face. Ensure it’s proportionate to the body. Then, add two small triangle-shaped ears on top, tilting them slightly for a natural look.

Step 3: Add the cat’s eyes, nose, and mouth

wo upside-down curved lines or dots for the eyes, a tiny upside-down triangle for the nose, and a small curved line for the mouth. Whiskers are added on each side.

For the eyes, draw two upside-down curved lines like small rainbows, or just simple dots. Then, draw a tiny upside-down triangle for the nose and a small curved line below it for the mouth. To complete the cat face, add a few whiskers on each side.

Step 4: Draw the front leg

A vertical line parallel to the cat’s body, curving inward at the middle and connecting to the round part of the 6, forming the front leg.

To create the front legs, draw a vertical line parallel to the cat’s body as in the image. From the middle, curve it inward and connect it to the round part of the 6.

Step 5: Draw the cat’s paws

Small oval shapes added at the bottom of each leg to represent the cat’s paws

At the bottom of each leg, draw small oval shapes for the paws.

Step 6: Draw a the cat’s tail

A long, curved line extending from the back of the body, forming the tail. The tail can be straight, curly, or fluffy.

Now, let’s give our cat a tail! Draw a long, curved line extending from the back of the body. You can make it straight, curly, or fluffy—however you like! Just make sure it connects smoothly to the body.

Step 7: Color your cat to bring it to life

The completed cat drawing filled with colors such as orange, grey, black, or white, with optional stripes or spots for a unique look.

Time to get creative! Use any color you like—orange for a tabby cat, grey for a British Shorthair, or black and white for a tuxedo cat. You can also add stripes or spots to make your simple cat drawing unique. Once you’re done coloring, use a black sketch pen to outline the drawing and make it stand out.

Your cat drawing is complete!

And that’s it—you now have a cute cat drawing! Want to try drawing just a cat face? You can follow the same steps but focus only on the head, ears, and facial details.

I’ve attached a full step-by-step picture so you can save it and draw later at your own pace. Keep practicing, and soon, you can draw cats within minutes.

Step by step instructions on how to draw a cat

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