How to Draw a Fat Cat: Simple 10-Step Guide for Kids

Ready to draw a lovable, round kitty? This tutorial is perfect for young artists ages 6+ looking to practice basic shapes and fur textures. Grab a pencil, an eraser, and a piece of paper to start building your own fluffy feline friend.

10 Steps

🎯 Final Result

A colorful, finished illustration of a happy, round cat sitting down.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Sketching the Ear and Cheek

Pencil sketch showing the top of a cat's head with one triangular ear and textured fur on the cheek.

Draw two curved lines to form a triangular ear. Add small lines inside for detail. Then, sketch the side of the face using a mix of long and short curved lines. Tip: Use short, quick strokes for the cheek to make it look soft and furry!

Step 2: Completing the Head Shape

Outline of a cat's head showing two ears and a rounded, furry face shape.

Mirror the first side to complete the top of the head and the second ear. Use short, jagged lines to connect the ears to the cheeks. Tip: Keep your pencil pressure light here so you can easily erase any overlapping lines later.

Step 3: Drawing Expressive Eyes

Close up of cat eyes with detailed pupils and surrounding fur texture.

Draw two teardrop shapes for the eyes. Inside, add three circles, shading the smallest one to create a pupil. Tip: Leave a tiny white dot unshaded in the pupil to give your cat a 'sparkle' in its eye.

Step 4: Adding the Nose and Whiskers

Cat face showing a triangular nose, mouth, and long whiskers.

Sketch an inverted triangle for the nose, then a 'W' and 'U' shape for the mouth. Add dots for whisker spots and long lines for whiskers. Tip: Draw whiskers with one quick, confident flick of the wrist for a natural look.

Step 5: Sketching the Belly and Paws

Outline of a cat's rounded belly and small front paws.

Draw a large, soft curve for the belly and chest. Add small 'U' shapes at the bottom for the paws. Tip: Since this is a 'fat' cat, make the belly curve nice and wide to emphasize its size!

Step 6: Defining the Back

Drawing of the cat's back showing textured fur lines.

Use long, overlapping curved lines to draw the cat's back. Tip: Vary the length of your lines to make the fur look realistic rather than like a solid, flat shape.

Step 7: Drawing the Haunches

Drawing showing the cat's hind leg and foot structure.

Extend the back line and curl it to form the haunches (the cat's hip area). Add an oval for the back foot. Tip: Think of the haunch as a large, soft bean shape attached to the body.

Step 8: Adding the Front Leg

Drawing of the cat's front leg and belly connection.

Draw a teardrop-shaped front leg connecting to the belly. Tip: Ensure the leg looks sturdy to support the cat's 'fat' build.

Step 9: Adding the Fluffy Tail

Final outline of the cat including a large, fluffy tail.

Draw a long, curved line from the rump and double it back to create a thick, fluffy tail. Tip: Add little 'V' shapes along the edge of the tail to give it a bushy, soft appearance.

Step 10: Bringing Your Cat to Life with Color

A finished, colored drawing of a cute, chubby cat.

Time to color! Use your favorite shades—orange, grey, or even spotted patterns. Tip: Use light, circular motions with your colored pencils to create a smooth, even coat of fur.