How to Draw a Simple Cat

Artist: Dawn / May 12, 2010
How to Draw a Simple Cat

Step 1.


Start by drawing a large circle for the head, and then add the facial guidelines like so. Next add a neck line and attach it to another circle shape for the body. Lastly, add a tail which can be as long or as short as you like.

Step 2.


Now you can start sketching out the actual shape of the cat's head. This will include the ears, and the fluffy layers of fur on the sides of the face.

Step 3.


Draw the triangle shapes inside of the cat's ear like so, and then draw out and color in the eyes the way you see them drawn for you here. Add the eyebrows, and then draw the outline of the simple cat's body.

Step 4.


Draw the bottom eye lids, and then draw the cute little nose, lips, and whiskers. Draw the line for the lower lip, and then sketch out the chest, chest furriness, and then draw the front legs and paws.

Step 5.


You have finally come to the last drawing step, and all you have to do is draw out the hind legs and paws, and then finish the lining for the front legs. Next, draw the tail, and then erase the lines and shapes that you drew in step one.

Step 6.


When all is said and done, your sketch should come out looking like the one you see here. I hope you had fun with this tutorial that taught you how to draw a simple cat.

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Artist: Dawn
Date Added: May 12, 2010
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Tags: draw cats, how to draw cats, draw felines, draw simple, how to draw simple, how to draw a cat, draw cartoon cat
Description: I know there is a lot of different ways you can draw a cat. Whether it be realistically, easy, or simply, there is many various ways you can make the sketch of a cat look. I also know there is a lot of novice artists that come to this site, and some of you have a hard time drawing animals. I want to try and submit lessons that everybody can enjoy and learn from, even if you do happen to be someone that is just starting out. One of the first animals to tackle is the cat. Cats and dogs are some of the more popular species to draw, when you are just starting out. The only problem that some people run into, is finding a lesson that is easy, and simple enough to learn from. That is why I made this tutorial that will show you "how to draw a simple cat", step by step. I have a lot of lessons on this site on all kinds of cats, kittens, anime cats, and even some realistic ones too. I tried not to draw this cat looking anime-ish, and to tell you the truth, I think I succeeded. I can't believe how much more people come to Dragoart nowadays. I am so happy that more and more artists are finding their way here because that means who ever is coming to learn how to draw, you are probably doing so right now. I hope this lesson on “how to draw a simple cat", step by step is very helpful to those that need to draw cats better. I will be back with two more tutorials that I think you will all enjoy. Peace out people, and have a happy drawing day!

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