How to Draw a Nyan Cat

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

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

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Step-by-Step Instructions for Drawing a Nyan Cat

How to Draw a Great Looking Nyan Cat for Kids and Beginners - Step 1

Nyan Cat step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 1

1. Start with a rectangle with rounded corners, then add a smaller rectangle inside this shape.

Easy Nyan Cat Drawing - Step 2

Nyan Cat step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 2

2. To the right, sketch an oval. Add two triangles with rounded tops for the ears.

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Easy Nyan Cat Drawing - Step 3

Nyan Cat step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 3

3. Draw two circles inside the oval. Sketch smaller circles inside these shapes, and cut them out. Add a rounded triangle for the nose like you're drawing a regular cartoon cat.

Easy Nyan Cat Drawing - Step 4

Nyan Cat step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 4

4. Make a vertical line underneath the nose, then sketch two curves underneath. Add ovals for the cheeks.

Easy Nyan Cat Drawing - Step 5

Nyan Cat step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 5

5. Sketch loops underneath the body for the feet.

Easy Nyan Cat Drawing - Step 6

Nyan Cat step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 6

6. Add the last leg and draw another loop for the tail, similar to a cat in clothes.

Easy Nyan Cat Drawing - Step 7

Nyan Cat step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 7

7. Draw circles inside the body, then sketch two wavy lines on the left.

Add More Details to Your Nyan Cat Picture - Step 8

Nyan Cat step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 8

8. Sketch parallel wavy lines to make a rainbow. Use circles and lines for the stars around the cartoon Nyan Cat.

Complete the Outline of Your Nyan Cat Drawing - Step 9

Nyan Cat step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 9

9. Outline more stars around the cat's body. Make them different sizes for variety.

Color Your Nyan Cat Drawing

Nyan Cat step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 11

Finally, outline your cartoon Nyan Cat with black and fill in the eyes and nose.

Use bright shades to color the rainbow on the left. Add gray for the cat's body, dark blue for the background and different shades of pink for the cheeks and Pop-Tart.

Easy, step by step Nyan Cat drawing tutorial
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Learn More About The Nyan Cat Drawing

With over 200 million views, Nyan Cat is one of the world's most famous viral videos. Learn how to draw a Nyan Cat so you can own a piece of Internet history.

In 2011, an artist created an animated cartoon cat with a Pop-Tart for a body and a rainbow floating behind the cat as they soar through the skies.

Later, other creators uploaded YouTube videos that paired the animation with Japanese music. The video became one of the biggest viral clips in Internet history.

This video is so iconic that people still release their own versions and remixes of Nyan Cat. The artist based Nyan Cat on his real cat, making the popular video a fitting tribute.

What do you think his cat would have thought about the sudden popularity?

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Nyan Cat is easy to draw because basic geometric shapes make up the outline. Once you've mastered this drawing, you can take on more complex characters, like Jiji the cat.

You can also start drawing more realistic cats.

In any case, start with a pencil sketch, then outline your drawing and use your favorite coloring tools. You can use a ruler to make sure the straight lines are perfect.

If you liked this drawing tutorial, see also the following guides: Easy Step by Step Cat Drawing for Kids drawing, Cat and Dog drawing, and Cat Fish drawing.

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