How to Draw a Scared Cat

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

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

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Complete Scared Cat drawing
Complete Scared Cat drawing

When something scares a cat, their tails puff up and their fur stands up on end. Their reaction is so funny that people call someone who gets scared easily a "fraidy-cat." When you learn how to draw a scared cat, you can make your own fraidy-cat.

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Cats come in dozens of breeds, but they all get scared by certain noises. Some cats hate the sound of the lawnmower or vacuum cleaner. Others run at the sound of the dishwasher or washing machine.

Once you've mastered this guide, you can draw other, calmer cats, like a sitting cat. In the meantime, use this guide to draw your own cartoon scared cat.

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

Step-by-Step Instructions for Drawing a Scared Cat

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

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

1. Start with two ovals on the left side of the page. Draw smaller ovals inside these shapes and fill them in, then use a round triangle for the nose and curves for the mouth. Sketch a few more curves on the cartoon cat's face.

Easy Scared Cat Drawing - Step 2

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

2. Sketch a wide curved line to the left, and add a loop for the chin. Draw a few tufts of fur on the other side. Make another loop for the mouth, then draw whiskers on either side of the face.

Easy Scared Cat Drawing - Step 3

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

3. Add a triangle for the right ear. Draw wide curves above and below the face, then use sketchy triangles for the fur.

Easy Scared Cat Drawing - Step 4

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

4. Draw another triangle for the left ear, and draw sketchy lines inside each ear. Add a curve to start the neck.

Easy Scared Cat Drawing - Step 5

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

5. Start the left leg with two straight diagonal lines that point in opposite directions. Draw a loop at the bottom followed by another straight line. Sketch tufts of fur before curving the line upward.

Add another line to the right, then use dashes to outline the toes.

Easy Scared Cat Drawing - Step 6

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

6. Starting with loose, sketchy lines that make shapes like blades of grass, make a large curve that trails downward. Sketch another curve that resembles a stretched-out S.

Easy Scared Cat Drawing - Step 7

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

7. Use another loop with dashes for the right paw. On the left, make a cylinder with another loop at the end, like a spoon.

Add More Details to Your Scared Cat Picture - Step 8

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

8. For the final leg, draw another loop connected to a cylinder. Connect the leg to the body with a curve on the left and jagged lines on the right.

Complete the Outline of Your Scared Cat Drawing - Step 9

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

9. Draw the tail with long, sweeping curves that end in points to show the cartoon cat's fright.

Color Your Scared Cat Drawing

Scared Cat step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 10

Use a black marker or pen to outline your cartoon scared cat. Add a background, like lightning or a tunnel, to make your scared cat drawing even scarier.

To color the outline, use light gray with darker gray for the stripes. Add pale gray for the ears and face. Use pink for the mouth, then keep the eyes white to make your cartoon cat look extra scared.

Easy, step by step Scared Cat drawing tutorial
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