Tutorial

How to Draw a Cute Cat Face Step by Step for Kids

Learning how to draw a cute cat face step by step is a fun and easy activity for kids and beginners. This step by step cat face drawing tutorial is perfect for kids and beginners who want to create a fun cartoon cat. You do not need any special skills. Just grab a pencil, some paper, and follow each step carefully.

In this lesson, we will start with basic triangles and simple lines. By the end, you will have a friendly cat drawing that you can colour however you like.

This easy cat face drawing tutorial is perfect for beginners who want to learn how to draw animals faces step by step.

Materials You Need

Pencil
Eraser
Paper
Colouring pencils or markers

Step 1 drawing two cat ears for a cute cat face

Step 1: Draw the ears

Draw two triangles with no bases for the ears.

Step 2 connecting the cat ears with a curved line

Step 2: Connect the ears

Add a curved line to join them up.

Step 3 drawing fluffy fur on one side of the cat face

Step 3: Draw a fluffy cheek

On the left hand side, draw some triangular shapes down, like a Christmas tree, for the side of the fluffly face.

Step 4 drawing fluffy fur on the other side of the cat face

Step 4: Draw the other fluffy cheek

Do the same on the right hand side!

Step 5 drawing the bottom of the cat face

Step 5: Draw the chin

Now draw a line on the bottom to link them up for the little cat head to shape up nicely.

Step 6 drawing a small triangle nose on the cat

Step 6: Draw the nose

Draw an upside down triangle in the centre for the little cat nose.

Step 7 drawing simple circle eyes for the cat

Step 7: Draw the eyes

Now just simple little circles for the eyes.

Step 8 drawing a small line down from the cat nose

Step 8: Add the line

Draw a line down from the nose.

Next

Step 9 adding whiskers to the cute cat face

Step 9: Add whiskers

Add lines come out from the nose for the whiskers!

Next

Step 10 adding a small mouth and tongue to the cat

Step 10: The mouth

And add a little line and the letter 'u' for a cheeky tongue poking out!

Next

Step 11 adding final details to the cat face drawing

Step 11: Detail on the ears

Fill in two triangles for the ears.

Next

Finished cute cat face drawing step by step for kids

Step 12: COMPLETE!

Now add a fluffly detail at the bottom of these trianlges, and VOILA, YOU DREW A LITTLE CAT HEAD!

Fun Facts About Cats for Kids

Cats sleep between 12 and 16 hours a day.
Every cat has a unique nose print, just like human fingerprints.
Cats use their whiskers to measure spaces and feel around in the dark.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this cat drawing easy for beginners?

Yes. This cat drawing tutorial is designed for beginners and young artists. It uses simple shapes, short step by step instructions, and clear visual guides to make learning how to draw a cat easy and fun.

What age is this drawing lesson for?

This drawing lesson works well for children aged 5 and up, but beginners of any age can follow along. The simple step by step method makes it suitable for kids, parents, and teachers.

Can I draw a different type of cat?

Yes. Once you learn the basic cat face shape, you can change the ears, whiskers, eyes, or fur style to create different cartoon cat drawings. You can even turn it into a fluffy kitten or a realistic cat.