Easy cat drawing ideas

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Cats are cute creatures with playful poses and adorable expressions making them great subjects for artists to draw. Cat drawings can come in many styles from simple ones to whimsical cartoon styles. Starting with basic shapes and gradually adding details helps you to capture the charm of these beloved animals. Here are some easy to follow step by step cat drawings.

Easy cat drawing ideas

1. Sitting Cat Drawing

1. Start by drawing a circle for the cats head.
2. Next add the two ears on the either side of the head.
3. Draw 2 curves lines as shown in the image for the cats body.
4. Next add the cat’s legs and tail.
5. Finish the drawing by adding the cat’s eyes, nose, mouth and whiskers.

2. Cat Eyes

1.Start by drawing the outline of the cat’s eyes

2. Next add two large circles inside the cat’s eyes for the eyeballs.

3. Then add the pupils inside the eyeballs.

4. Complete the eyes with small highlights.

3. Sleeping Cat

1. Draw a curved line for the cats head and then add the ears.
2. Then draw a large round head and draw a curved line as shown in the image.
3. Add the curves for the front portion of the body the feet and the paws of the cat
4. Then complete the drawing by adding the facial features of the cat sleeping peacefully.

4. Standing Cat

1. Start by drawing a semicircle for the head and add the ears of the cat.
2. Then draw the curved line for the cat’s body and draw the tail.
3. Next draw the legs of the cat.
4. Draw the eyes
5. Finally complete the drawing by adding the facial features.

5. Sitting Cat

1. Start with a wide curved line for the cat’s head
2. Add two ears on both ends of the curve.
3. Complete the head and the draw the curved lines as shown in the image.
4. Extend the curved lines to form the body then sketch the front legs and paws of the cat.
5. Then draw the tail of the cat.
6. Draw the eyes, nose and whiskers of the cat.
7. Then finalize the facial features of the cat, completing the drawing of a sitting cat.

Conclusion

With these simple drawing guides, now you are all set to sketch cats. Whether you are doodling or crafting a keepsake sketchbook these cat drawing ideas encourage confidence without overwhelm. Check out other drawing ideas below.

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