How to Draw a Simple Cat

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

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

Step-by-Step Instructions for Drawing a Simple Cat

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

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

1. Begin the simple cat outline by drawing its eyes. For each eye, Use a curved line and a straight line to enclose a half-circle shape. Then, draw a curved line across each eye to indicate the iris and pupil.

Easy Simple Cat Drawing - Step 2

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

2. Draw an upside-down triangle below the eyes. This is the cat's nose. Below the nose, draw a rounded "W" shaped line to form the mouth.

Easy Simple Cat Drawing - Step 3

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

3. Next, begin sketching the cat's head. Use a long curved line for the bottom of the face, and shorter lines that give the head the double-pointed shape of a lemon. The points reflect the usual shape of the cat's fur.

Easy Simple Cat Drawing - Step 4

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

4. Use curved lines to enclose the triangle-shaped ears and connect them with a curved line at the base. Congratulations! Your cat's head is complete. Now, let's draw the body.

Easy Simple Cat Drawing - Step 5

Simple Cat step-by-step drawing tutorial: step

5. Below the head, extend a long curved line and double it back on itself. This is the cat's first foreleg.

Easy Simple Cat Drawing - Step 6

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

6. Extend a curved line from the other side of the head and double it back on itself to form the second leg - a mirror image of the first.

Easy Simple Cat Drawing - Step 7

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

7. Draw a curved line to enclose a round shape on the outer side of each leg. It should look as if a circle was hiding behind the cat's legs. These are the rear legs.

Add More Details to Your Simple Cat Picture - Step 8

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

8. Continue the line of the circle between the front legs to finish enclosing the body. Then, enclose a small half-circle at the bottom of each rear leg. These are the cat's feet.

Complete the Outline of Your Simple Cat Drawing - Step 9

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

9. Finally, draw the cat's tail. Extend a long curved line from the rear leg and double it back on itself. The doubled-back portion of the line should run parallel to the first half.

Color Your Simple Cat Drawing

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

Your simple cat outline is now complete. Color your cartoon cat. We've shaded ours black with a pink nose and yellow eyes.

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

Would you like to learn how to draw a simple cat? This easy, step-by-step cat drawing tutorial is here to show you how.

This cat is especially good for beginners because of its simple lines. But you can expand your skills by trying your hand at more difficult drawings.

For example, you can start with this easy cat face drawing to learn how to add details like stripes and whiskers.

Scroll down for a downloadable PDF of this tutorial.

Then, dry your hand at this funny cat in a box drawing. It is basically the same face but with paws and a tail added. You won't have to draw the body yet, because it is hidden in the rectangle-shaped box!

Finally, you can move on to drawing realistic striped cats like this orange tabby cat drawing. You will purr-fect your skills in no time!

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