Learn how to draw an adorable cat with this beginner-friendly tutorial designed for kids. In just 6 simple steps, students will create their own cute cat drawing using easy-to-follow instructions and clear black outline illustrations. Perfect for young artists, this cat drawing guide breaks down each step so even beginners can feel confident. Grab our free printable directed drawing worksheet or walk through the complete tutorial below. Bring some adorable animal art into your classroom with our fantastic Directed Drawing Bundle, ready to download and use right away!
Cat Step-by-Step Directed Drawing
How To Draw A Cat Step 1
Grab your pencil and begin by drawing a large, slightly irregular oval shape. This will form the head of your cat. Make sure to leave enough space below it for the body.
How to Draw a Cat Step 2
Now, add a smaller oval shape below the first one, positioned in the center. This smaller oval will become the cat’s body. Connect the two shapes with a gentle curved line on each side to create a natural-looking neck and shoulder area.
How to Draw a Cat Step 3
Add the cat’s ears by drawing two triangular shapes on top of the head. Then, draw a curved tail extending from the side of the body. The tail can curve upward or to the side to give your cat more personality. Make sure the proportions of the ears and tail complement the overall size of your cat.
Fun Fact: The oldest known pet cat existed 9,500 years ago! Archaeologists discovered a cat buried next to a human in Cyprus, showing that humans and cats have been friends for thousands of years.
Fun Fact: Cats spend about 70% of their lives sleeping – that’s roughly 13 to 16 hours a day! This means a 9-year-old cat has been awake for only about 3 years of its life.
Fun Fact: A group of cats is called a “clowder”! A female cat is called a “queen,” and a male cat is called a “tom.” The technical term for a cat lover is an “ailurophile.”
How to Draw a Cat Step 4
Add two small oval eyes on the cat’s face, positioned near the top center of the head. Then draw two small circular paws at the bottom of the body. You can add simple curved lines inside each paw to show the toes. These details bring your cat to life and make it look ready to pounce and play!
How to Draw a Cat Step 5
Now it’s time to add the facial details! Draw a small triangular nose in the center of the face. Then add three whiskers on each side of the face using simple straight lines. Finally, draw two curved lines on the body to create the cat’s front legs. These finishing touches complete your adorable cat drawing!
How to Draw a Cat Step 6
Now it’s time to add the final touches! Draw a smiling mouth below the nose using a simple curved line or a “W” shape. You can also add some colorful details by filling in the nose and inner ears with orange. Draw vertical lines on the body and legs to show the cat’s fur texture. These final details give your cat personality and charm, making it look happy and friendly!
Fun Fact: Cats have a unique “purr” that vibrates at a frequency between 25 and 150 Hertz. Scientists believe this frequency can promote healing in bones and tissues, which might be why cats purr when they’re injured or sick – they’re literally healing themselves!
Fun Fact: Ancient Egyptians considered cats sacred animals and even had a cat goddess named Bastet. When a family cat died, household members would shave their eyebrows as a sign of mourning. Harming a cat in ancient Egypt could result in severe punishment, showing just how much they were valued and respected!
You Drew a Cat!
Your simple and adorable cat is finished! Now, you can practice drawing cats of all sizes and styles! You could even create a whole family of cats with different colors and personalities! Teachers! If you are wanting more FREE drawing printables, take a look at our Finish the Drawing Printables.
Pair them with our Kitten Coloring Pages and Finish The Drawing for even more fun! Try the rest of our How To Draw printables too!
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