These cute cat drawings are easy to copy, even if you have never drawn a cat before. There are 36 of them: sleepy cats, a loaf cat, a cat in a box, a kitten in a teacup, cat faces with different moods and a cat astronaut.
Every cat starts with the same few shapes, so once you can draw one, you can draw them all. Each idea has its own free download, and the PDF has all four idea sheets plus a practice page.
What’s in the PDF
- 4 idea sheets with 9 cat drawings each: cat poses, cats doing things, kittens and cat faces, and fun and fancy cats
- Your Turn: a practice page with six boxes
- A cover page, all on US Letter paper
36 cute cat drawings to copy
Start with the poses, because the other cats use the same head and body shapes. Click any drawing to open it full size.
Cat Poses
Most cat poses start with the same two shapes: a round head and a bean-shaped body.
Cats Doing Things
Give a cat a prop and the drawing tells a little story.
Kittens and Cat Faces
Cat faces are great practice: change the eyes and the mouth to change the mood.
Fun and Fancy Cats
These cats are dressed up or a little bit magical.
How to draw a cute cat in 5 steps
- Draw the head. A wide, round shape, a little flatter on the bottom.
- Add the ears. Two triangles with rounded tips on top of the head.
- Draw the body. A bean or pear shape under the head, about the same size.
- Add the tail. One long curve that wraps around the body.
- Draw the face. Two dot eyes, a tiny triangle nose, a small “w” mouth and three whiskers on each side.
Your turn: the practice page
The practice page has six empty boxes with a light dot grid. Pick six ideas from this page, draw one in each box and write its name on the line.
Tips for cute cat drawings
- Make the head almost as big as the body; it looks cuter.
- Keep the eyes low on the face and far apart.
- Change only the eyes and mouth to show a new mood.
- Add stripes or patches last, with a few curved lines.
Download the full sheets
Prefer whole pages? Click a link to open a full idea sheet, then print it or save it. The PDF with every page is in the download box.
- Cat Poses sheet
- Cats Doing Things sheet
- Kittens and Cat Faces sheet
- Fun and Fancy Cats sheet
- Practice page
Step by step: how to draw a cat. More ideas: 45 cute animal drawings, 90 cute drawings and 64 kawaii drawings. To color: cat coloring pages.
FAQ
How do you draw a cute cat easily?
Draw a round head with two triangle ears, a bean-shaped body and a long curved tail. Add two dot eyes low on the face, a tiny nose and whiskers.
What makes a cat drawing look cute?
A big round head, a small body, eyes placed low and far apart, and a tiny mouth. Soft, round lines instead of sharp ones also help.
Are these cat drawings easy for kids?
Yes. Each cat is made of simple shapes and bold lines, so kids from about age 5 can copy them.
Can I print just one drawing?
Yes. Every idea above has its own download link. Click it to open the full-size picture, then print it or save it.
Can I use these pages in my classroom?
Yes. The pages are free for personal and classroom use. Print a copy for every student, and link to this page instead of sharing the PDF file.
