How to Draw a Cute Cartoon Cat

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Learn how to draw a great looking Cute Cartoon Cat with easy, step-by-step drawing instructions, and video tutorial.

By following the simple steps, you too can easily draw a perfect Cute Cartoon Cat.

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Complete Cute Cartoon Cat drawing
Complete Cute Cartoon Cat drawing

Cartoons are one of the easiest art forms to draw. Unlike realistic drawings, cartoons use simple shapes and bold expressions to get the point across.

Once you learn how to draw a cute cartoon cat, you can use these skills to draw a variety of cartoon characters.

Do you have a pet cat? If you do, you can color this cute cartoon cat outline so it looks just like your cat. You could also use different colors to make a fictional character or draw the cat that you want to have.

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Once you've drawn your cartoon cat, use markers, gel pens, paint, colored pencils or oil pastels to bring your picture to life.

Add a background, like a blue sky and grassy field, or cut out your cat and make them part of a diorama or puppet show.

If you liked this tutorial, see also the following drawing guides: Simple Cat, Catwoman, and Bobcat.

Step-by-Step Instructions for Drawing a Cute Cartoon Cat

How to Draw a Great Looking Cute Cartoon Cat for Kids, Beginners, and Adults - Step 1

Cute Cartoon Cat step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 1

1. Start with two ovals near the bottom of the page. Erase the bottoms of the ovals to give them a rounded bottom, then sketch two circles inside each oval. Draw a rounded triangle for the nose.

Easy Cute Cartoon Cat Drawing - Step 2

Cute Cartoon Cat step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 2

2. Draw two symmetrical curves on either side to start the head. Make a loose W shape underneath the mouth with a rounded line underneath, then sketch short lines over the eyes.

Easy Cute Cartoon Cat Drawing - Step 3

Cute Cartoon Cat step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 3

3. For each ear, draw two curves that come together in a point, then connect the ears to the body.

Easy Cute Cartoon Cat Drawing - Step 4

Cute Cartoon Cat step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 4

4. Connect the ears with a single line. Sketch round triangles for the insides of the ears, and add whiskers on each side of the face.

Easy Cute Cartoon Cat Drawing - Step 5

Cute Cartoon Cat step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 5

5. Draw identical wavy lines on either side of the body to make a vase-like shape. Sketch two loops for the paws.

Easy Cute Cartoon Cat Drawing - Step 6

Cute Cartoon Cat step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 6

6. Add two more loops for the back feet, and draw a circle inside each one. Connect the front feet with a single line.

Easy Cute Cartoon Cat Drawing - Step 7

Cute Cartoon Cat step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 7

7. For the tail, draw a swirl, then connect the swirl to the body with a curved line.

Add More Details to Your Cute Cartoon Cat Picture - Step 8

Cute Cartoon Cat step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 8

8. Sketch hill shapes on the top of the head and lines inside the front paws.

Complete the Outline of Your Cute Cartoon Cat Drawing - Step 9

Cute Cartoon Cat step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 9

9. Draw more hill shapes on the cat's tail and body.

Color Your Cute Cartoon Cat Drawing

Cute Cartoon Cat step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 11

Use a black pen or marker to complete your cute cartoon cat outline.

Cats come in a wide range of colors, so you can color your cute cartoon cat outline in any color that you want. This guide recommends using pale orange for the body and darker orange for the stripes. Use off-white for the chest and front paws and pink for the ears, nose, mouth and toe pads.

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