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There are many variations of cartoon cats. Tom and Butch from Tom and Jerry, Snowball I, II, and III from the Simpsons, and many others. As you can tell, the styles of them both are very different. This step-by-step guide will show you how to draw a cartoon cat. Let's begin!
Steps
A Cartoon Cat
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The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.1Make an angular oval for the head. -
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The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.2Attach angular triangles for the ears.Advertisement -
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The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.3Overlap the oval with a much bigger oval for the body. -
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The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.4Overlap further with smaller vertical ovals for the legs of the animal. -
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The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.5Draw even smaller horizontal ovals for the paws. -
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The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.6Join the ovals of the fore legs with a small curved line. -
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The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.7Add a curved string-like line for the tail. -
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The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.8Make an oval at the tip of the tail line. -
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The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.9Draw all the details of the cat. -
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The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.10Then erase all earlier lines. -
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Method Two: A Traditional Cat
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The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.1Make a horizontally tapered oval for the head. -
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The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.2Overlap it with a circle at its bottom. -
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The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.4Attach two triangles on the top of the topmost oval. -
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The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.5Join the bottom circles with straight lines. -
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The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.6Extend three straight lines from the ovals and circles for the legs. -
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The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.7Make small overlapping ovals for the paws of the forelegs. -
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The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.8Create another couple of overlapping ovals for the hind legs. -
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The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.9Make a small curved line for the tail. -
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The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.10Create a couple of angular straight lines for the eyes and a triangle between them for the nose. -
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The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.11Draw curved lines on either side of the eye-lines. -
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The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.12Make small curves on either side from the tip of the triangle. -
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The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.13Draw all the details of the cat based on the guide lines. -
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The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.15Color the cat.
Community Q&A
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QuestionWhen I draw the traditional cat, the eyes always look too big for the head. How can I make this not happen?
Community AnswerTry multiple versions of the cat. Draw one with the same eye size as usual, then another making them smaller, or bigger, or a different shape. Play with it until you find something you think looks good and you like. You could even try to move the eye placement a little bit, making them closer or farther apart. Keep practicing and you'll get the affect you want eventually. -
QuestionWhat should I use to color my cats?
Community AnswerYou could use anything! I would suggest either watercolors, colored pencils, or crayons.
Warnings
- Don't worry if you mess up. If at first you don't succeed, try, try again.⧼thumbs_response⧽
Things You'll Need
- Pen (Any color, but preferably black)
- Pencil (We used a green pen for visual purposes, use the pencil so you can erase you mistakes on the outline)
- Paper
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About This Article
To draw a cartoon cat, start by drawing an angular oval for the head and triangles at each side for the ears. Next, overlap the head with a larger oval for the body before adding smaller vertical ovals for the legs. For the paws, draw smaller horizontal ovals before connecting the 4 legs with a line. To create a tail, draw a curved line with a small oval at the end. Then, add details to the cat such as eyes and a mouth. Finally, erase all unnecessary lines and color in the picture. To find out how to draw a traditional cat, read on!
