How to Draw a Cat Skull: Easy 10-Step Guide

Looking for a fun, slightly spooky drawing project? This tutorial is perfect for artists ages 7+ who want to practice symmetry and character design. You only need a pencil, an eraser, and a piece of paper to bring this cartoon cat skull to life.

10 Steps

🎯 Final Result

Completed cartoon cat skull drawing, colored in shades of bone-white.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Sketching the Eye Sockets

Pencil sketch of two symmetrical cat eye sockets with inner oval details.

Draw two ovals that end in soft curls, then sketch smaller ovals inside them. Teacher's Tip: Keep these symmetrical to ensure the skull looks balanced from the start.

Step 2: Defining the Nasal Cavity

Drawing the central nasal cavity of the cat skull using diamond-shaped loops.

In the center, sketch a small downward-pointing loop and a larger one below it. Connect them with curved lines to form a diamond shape. Tip: Add two small lines inside to suggest the depth of the nose.

Step 3: Shaping the Cranium

Adding the upper cranium curve to the cat skull drawing.

Draw a smooth curve for the top of the skull. On the sides, add loops that connect back to the main head shape. Tip: Use a light touch; if the curve looks lopsided, just erase and try again!

Step 4: Adding Jaw Structure

Sketching the lower jaw structure using L-shaped guides.

Sketch two loose 'L' shapes on the sides of the head. Connect them with a curved line to establish the jawline. Tip: This creates the foundation for where the teeth will sit.

Step 5: Starting the Teeth

Drawing sharp triangular fangs for the cat skull.

Draw two downward-pointing triangles. These will be the cat's fangs. Tip: Make them sharp and pointed to give your skull a more realistic cartoon look.

Step 6: Outlining the Teeth

Adding small hill-shaped details to represent the teeth.

Add a row of small hill shapes along the jawline. Tip: Don't worry about making them perfect; irregular shapes look more natural for teeth.

Step 7: Completing the Teeth

Finishing the teeth row with cloud-like curves.

Continue adding cloud-like curves to fill in the rest of the teeth. Tip: Ensure the teeth are smaller as they move toward the back of the jaw.

Step 8: Adding Ears and Chin

Adding cat ears and a chin to the skull structure.

Draw two curved triangles for the ears and connect them with a line. Add a semicircle under the teeth for the chin. Tip: Keep the ears slightly pointed to maintain the cat silhouette.

Step 9: Final Details

Adding final facial details and whiskers to the cat skull.

Sketch diagonal lines on the sides of the face and add whiskers. Tip: Whiskers should be long and sweeping to give the skull a bit of personality.

Step 10: Outlining and Coloring

Final colored cat skull drawing with clean ink lines.

Trace your lines with a black pen. Color the skull in a yellowish-white, using a lighter shade for the teeth. Tip: Use a soft yellow pencil for the bone to make it look aged.