How to Draw a Cute Cat (Easy Video Lesson for Kids)
Draw this cute cat step by step with a pencil and eraser. It takes about 15 minutes and works for ages 5 and up. Follow the steps below, or draw along with the video. The page comes from Kevin Coulston’s book How to Draw: Cartoon Cats & Dogs.
- Step-by-step drawing
- Ages 5+
- Grades K–2
- Easy
- About 15 min with the video
You’ll need
- Pencil and eraser
- Paper, or the printed page
- Crayons, markers or colored pencils
You’ll practice
- Breaking a drawing into simple shapes
- Following steps in order
- Adding your own details
Learn to Draw Adorable Cartoon Cats & Dogs: Featuring a Fun New Video Tutorial!
If you love drawing cute and expressive characters, you’re going to love my latest video tutorial! In this fun and easy drawing lesson, I’ll show you how to sketch and color A Cute Cat—straight from the pages of my book, How to Draw: Cartoon Cats & Dogs! This charming pink kitty, complete with a heart-shaped nose, is just one of the many delightful characters you’ll find in the book.
How to Draw: Cartoon Cats & Dogs
Watch the Video Tutorial: A Cute Cat!
Follow along step by step as I guide you through sketching A Cute Cat. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, this video will help you build confidence in drawing expressive cartoon animals. Once you’re finished, grab your favorite coloring tools and bring your artwork to life!
Discover the Magic of How to Draw: Cartoon Cats & Dogs
If you had fun drawing A Cute Cat, just wait until you see what’s inside How to Draw: Cartoon Cats & Dogs! This book is packed with step-by-step instructions to help young artists (and adults!) learn to draw a variety of adorable cartoon pets. With easy-to-follow guides, simple shapes, and fun expressions, you’ll be creating your own cute characters in no time!
Why You’ll Love This Book:
- Step-by-Step Drawing Made Easy: Each character is broken down into simple shapes, making it perfect for beginners.
- Tons of Cartoon Animals to Draw: Whether you love cats, dogs, or both, this book has plenty of adorable pets to sketch.
- Fun Expressions & Unique Poses: Learn to draw silly, happy, and even grumpy expressions that bring your characters to life.
- Perfect for Kids & Aspiring Cartoonists: A great way to practice drawing and develop your own cartoon style.
- Encourages Creativity: Once you master the drawings in the book, you can start designing your own cartoon pets!
What’s Inside the Book?
How to Draw: Cartoon Cats & Dogs features easy-to-follow tutorials that guide you through drawing a variety of fun and quirky pet characters. Each lesson starts with basic shapes and builds up to a fully detailed drawing, making it simple for artists of all skill levels to follow along.
A Peek Inside the Book:
- 50+ step-by-step drawing tutorials.
- Cute and funny cartoon pets to draw.
- Simple, easy-to-follow instructions.
- Fun, engaging artwork that inspires creativity.
Why Learning to Draw Cartoon Cats & Dogs is Fun and Beneficial
Drawing isn’t just a fun hobby—it’s also a great way to improve hand-eye coordination, boost creativity, and develop patience. Here’s why learning to draw is such a great activity:
- Encourages Creativity: Drawing gives kids (and adults!) the freedom to imagine and create their own characters.
- Improves Fine Motor Skills: Practicing drawing helps build control over pencil strokes, which is great for young artists.
- Develops Observation Skills: Learning how to break down characters into basic shapes helps artists understand how to draw anything.
- Stress Relief & Relaxation: Drawing can be a calming activity, helping to reduce stress and encourage mindfulness.
Who Is This Book For?
- Kids who love to draw and want to improve their skills.
- Beginners looking for an easy, fun way to start drawing.
- Parents searching for a creative activity that keeps kids engaged.
- Teachers who want an entertaining classroom drawing resource.
- Anyone who enjoys cartoon-style art and wants to create their own characters!
How to Get Started
- Watch the Video Tutorial: Try drawing A Cute Cat using the step-by-step video.
- Get Your Copy of How to Draw: Cartoon Cats & Dogs: Inside, you’ll find dozens of fun characters to draw and practice with.
- Start Drawing & Creating! Use the skills you learn in the book to create your own unique cartoon pets.
Get Your Copy Today!
If you’re excited to start drawing even more adorable cartoon pets, grab your copy of How to Draw: Cartoon Cats & Dogs! Whether you’re a budding artist or just looking for a fun, creative activity, this book will provide hours of artistic enjoyment.
Start your drawing journey today and bring your favorite cartoon pets to life!
Draw it 3 ways
Every FirstArtBooks theme comes in three formats. Trace it, draw it step by step, or copy it square by square: the more ways kids draw a character, the better they know it.
- How to Draw
Draw it step by stepYou’re on this pageSee all How to Draw books - Trace Then Color
Trace & Color A Cartoon DogSame theme · Ages 3+See all Trace Then Color books - Draw by Grid
Cartoon Dog Drawing TutorialSame theme · Ages 7+See all Draw by Grid books
Fun facts about the real cat
- Cats spend a big part of the day sleeping.
- A cat's whiskers help it feel its way and judge if it can fit through a gap.
- Cats purr when they are relaxed, and sometimes to comfort themselves.
Draw your cat, then add one of these facts in a speech bubble or on the back of the page.
Finished? Draw the scene next
- Add a background: draw a picnic blanket with snacks.
- Write one line under your picture to finish this story:
It sniffed the basket and…
That’s a picture book page. Draw two more and you have a whole story.
Draw it, then write about it
Give your cute cat a name. Where does it live, and what does it love to do? Write two or three sentences.
Print a draw-and-write sheet: a box for the drawing and lines for the story. Primary lines (K–2) · Regular lines (grades 2–5)
Want to make it a whole story? Try the comic story starter or fold a mini-book in Story Studio.
Common mistakes and quick fixes
- The head is too small for a cartoon look.
- Cartoon animals are cute because their heads are big. Make the head almost as big as the body.
- The eyes are too far apart.
- Keep the eyes close together near the middle of the face. Leave about one eye’s width between them.
- The legs don’t line up with the body.
- Draw the legs straight down from the bottom of the body, so the animal looks like it’s standing on the ground.
- Pressing hard from the very first step.
- Use light, sketchy lines first. You can erase them easily and go over the lines you keep at the end.
More in 10 common drawing mistakes kids make.
Talk about it
For the grown-up: ask one or two of these while your child draws. There are no wrong answers.
- Where does this animal live, and what does it eat?
- If this animal could talk, what would its voice sound like?
- Which step was the trickiest? What did you do to get past it?
- What shapes can you find in your drawing?
More ideas in 25 questions to ask kids about their art.
Questions about this drawing lesson
What age is this cute cat drawing lesson for?
Ages 5 and up (about grades K to 2). Younger kids can follow along with a grown-up, one step at a time.
How long does it take?
About 15 minutes, including time to pause the video. Kids who add their own details or a background often keep going longer.
What supplies do you need?
Pencil and eraser; paper, or the printed page; crayons, markers or colored pencils.
What size does it print?
Nothing needs printing: draw along on any paper, Letter or A4.
Can kids draw the cute cat without printing the page?
Yes. Draw on any paper and copy one step at a time from the screen, or pause the video after each step.
For teachers: grade, timing and standards
Grades K–2, about 15 minutes. Step-by-step drawing, easy level. The video does the teaching: press play and let students draw along.
National Core Arts Standards (visual arts)
- VA:Cr2 Organize and develop artistic ideas and work: students build drawing skills by following a sequence of steps.
- VA:Cr3 Refine and complete artistic work: students add their own details, expressions and color to finish the character.
See every lesson by standard, plus the math in grid drawing, on the arts standards map.
Copies: print as many as your class needs. More in the teacher resources, the Animals hub and our no-prep sub plans.
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Take the idea into a book
Want more characters to draw, trace or color? Explore these related books and see which approach fits your next creative session.
How to Draw: Cartoon Cats & Dogs
By Kevin Coulston
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Trace Then Color: Mermaids, Unicorns, and Other Cute Stuff
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