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4 Cat Projects
All Tools Used
Step-by-Step

Let's Draw Cute Cats!

Cats are fun and easy to draw in MS Paint! They use simple shapes that you already know how to make!

What You'll Create:

Cartoon Cat

Simple & cute

Easy
Sleeping Cat

Cozy & peaceful

Easy
Playful Kitten

Tiny & cute

Medium
Fancy Cat

With accessories

Medium
Cat Colors You'll Need:
Orange Tabby
Gray Cat
Brown Cat
Black Cat
White Cat
Project Time:

Each cat project takes about 10-15 minutes. Start with the cartoon cat, then try the others!

Tools You'll Use: Ellipse tool, Line tool, Curve tool, Pencil/Brush, Polygon tool

Cat Drawing Expert!
Basic Cat Parts:
Head (Circle)
Body (Oval)
Ears (Triangles)
Legs (Rectangles)
Tail (Curve)

Cats are made of simple shapes you already know!

Project 1: Cartoon Cat

Your first cat drawing - simple and cute!

Difficulty: Easy

Time: 5-10 minutes

This simple cartoon cat uses basic shapes that are easy to draw. Perfect for beginners!

Tools You'll Need:
Ellipse Tool Line Tool Polygon Tool Curve Tool

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1 Draw the Head

  1. Click the Ellipse Tool
  2. Choose Filled without Outline
  3. Set color to Orange
  4. Draw a medium circle near top of canvas
  5. This is your cat's head
Pro Tip: Leave space below for the body! The head should be about 1/3 of your total cat height.

Cat head circle

2 Add Triangle Ears

  1. Click the Polygon Tool
  2. Choose Filled without Outline
  3. Keep orange color
  4. Draw two triangles on top of head:
    • Left ear: Click 3 points to make triangle
    • Right ear: Make similar triangle
    • Make them pointy but not too tall
  5. Double-click to finish each triangle
Triangle Tips: For cat ears, make them tall and pointy. Think of them as small mountains on top of the head!

Head with ears

3 Draw the Body

  1. Use the Ellipse Tool again
  2. Same orange color
  3. Draw an oval under the head
  4. Make it wider than the head
  5. Slightly overlap head and body
  6. This is your cat's sitting body
Body Shapes:

Try different body positions:

  • Sitting: Oval or rounded rectangle
  • Standing: Vertical oval
  • Lying down: Long horizontal oval

Head + body

4 Add Face Details

  1. Eyes: Use Ellipse Tool with white
  2. Draw two small circles on face
  3. Add black pupils inside
  4. Nose: Use Polygon Tool with pink
  5. Draw small triangle pointing down
  6. Mouth: Use Curve Tool with black
  7. Draw small smile under nose
Expression Ideas:
  • Happy: Big eyes, wide smile
  • Sleepy: Half-closed eyes, small smile
  • Surprised: Very round eyes, O-shaped mouth
  • Grumpy: Angled eyebrows, frown

Cat face details

5 Add Legs, Tail, and Whiskers

  1. Legs: Use Rectangle Tool with orange
  2. Draw 4 short rectangles under body
  3. Tail: Use Curve Tool with orange
  4. Draw curved line from body
  5. Make it fluffy by making it wavy
  6. Whiskers: Use Line Tool with white
  7. Add 3 lines on each side of face
Paw Details: Add small ovals at end of legs for paws. Use pink for paw pads!

Complete cartoon cat

6 Add Background and Save

  1. Use Fill Tool for background
  2. Choose light blue for sky
  3. Add green rectangle at bottom for grass
  4. Optional: Add ball of yarn or fish toy
  5. Save as "My Cartoon Cat"
  6. Show it to your family!
Congratulations! You've created your first cat drawing! šŸŽ‰šŸ±
CAT COMPLETE!
Make It Your Own:

Try these variations on your cartoon cat:

Different Colors

Try gray, black, white, or calico patterns!

Add Stripes

Use line tool to add tiger stripes

Accessories

Add collar, bow, or hat

Project 2: Sleeping Cat

A cozy cat taking a nap

Difficulty: Easy

Time: 10-15 minutes

This sleeping cat is curled up in a cozy ball. Perfect for practicing curves!

New Techniques:
Curve Tool Brush Tool Text Tool Freehand Drawing

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1 Draw Curled Body

  1. Click the Curve Tool
  2. Choose thick line (4px or 5px)
  3. Set color to Gray
  4. Draw a large C-shape for body:
    • Start at top left, curve around
    • End near where you started
    • Make it oval-shaped, not round
  5. You should have a curled cat shape
Sleep Position: Sleeping cats curl up with tail covering their nose. Your C-shape should be tight and cozy.

Curled cat body

2 Fill the Body

  1. Click the Fill Tool (Paint Bucket)
  2. Use same gray color
  3. Click inside the curled shape
  4. The shape fills with gray
  5. If color leaks, use Undo (Ctrl+Z)
  6. Redraw any gaps in the outline
Important: Make sure your curve is COMPLETELY CLOSED before using fill tool, or the color will leak out!

Filled cat body

3 Add Head and Ears

  1. For head: Use Ellipse Tool
  2. Draw small circle at one end of body
  3. This is the cat's head tucked in
  4. For ears: Use Polygon Tool
  5. Add two small triangles on head
  6. Make them relaxed, not perky
Sleeping Features:

Sleeping cats have relaxed features:

  • Ears are flattened or relaxed
  • Eyes are closed
  • Body is curled tight
  • Tail often covers face

Sleeping cat with head

4 Add Sleep Details

  1. Closed eyes: Use Curve Tool with black
  2. Draw two small curves on face
  3. Sleep Z's: Use Text Tool
  4. Type "Z Z Z" near cat's head
  5. Make them different sizes
  6. Pillow: Use Rectangle Tool with light blue
  7. Draw rectangle under cat
Bedroom Scene:

Create a cozy bedroom:

  • Add blanket with patterns
  • Draw a bedside table
  • Add moon and stars outside window
  • Include a bowl of milk nearby
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Sleeping cat with Z's

5 Add Tail and Paws

  1. Tail: Look at your curled shape
  2. One end should look like tail
  3. Use Pencil Tool to define it
  4. Make it curve around body
  5. Paws: Use Ellipse Tool with pink
  6. Add small circles where paws peek out
  7. Sleeping cats often tuck paws under
Paw Placement: In a curled sleeping position, you might only see one or two paws peeking out. Place them near the cat's face.

Sleeping cat details

Sweet Dreams! You've created a cozy sleeping cat! Save it as "My Sleeping Cat" and imagine what it's dreaming about!

Project 3: Playful Kitten

A tiny kitten playing with a toy

Difficulty: Medium

Time: 15-20 minutes

This playful kitten is smaller with bigger eyes and extra cuteness!

Advanced Techniques:
Freehand Drawing Multiple Objects Action Poses Detail Work

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1 Draw Kitten Body

  1. Kittens have big heads and small bodies
  2. Use Ellipse Tool for head
  3. Make head relatively large
  4. Use Ellipse Tool for body
  5. Make body smaller than head
  6. Use Brown color
Kitten Proportions: Kittens have heads that are about 1/3 of their total size, while adult cats have heads about 1/4 of their size.

Kitten proportions

2 Add Big Kitten Eyes

  1. Kittens have extra big, round eyes
  2. Use Ellipse Tool with white
  3. Draw two large circles on face
  4. Fill most of the head space
  5. Add large black pupils inside
  6. Leave white highlights for sparkle
  7. Make eyes slightly crossed for cuteness
Eye Expressions:

Kitten eyes show emotion:

  • Playful: Wide, bright, looking at toy
  • Curious: Slightly narrowed, focused
  • Innocent: Very round, looking upward
  • Mischievous: One eye slightly closed

Kitten with big eyes

3 Create Playful Pose

  1. Kittens are always moving!
  2. Draw body in action pose:
    • Back arched for pouncing
    • Tail straight up or curved
    • Paws reaching forward
    • Ears perked up
  3. Use Curve Tool for arched back
  4. Make tail fluffy with wavy lines
Playful Actions:

Choose an action pose:

  • Pouncing: Low to ground, ready to jump
  • Chasing tail: Curved body, biting tail
  • Playing with toy: Paw reaching out
  • Curious stand: On hind legs, looking up

Playful kitten pose

4 Add Toy and Details

  1. Ball of yarn: Use Curve Tool
  2. Draw overlapping circles in rainbow colors
  3. Add string leading to kitten's paw
  4. Mouse toy: Use Ellipse Tool
  5. Draw gray oval with string tail
  6. Feather toy: Use Line and Curve tools
  7. Make it look like it's moving
Toy Ideas: Kittens love anything that moves! Try drawing: crumpled paper, laser dot, bell on string, or stuffed mouse.

Kitten with yarn ball

5 Add Background Scene

  1. Create indoor play scene
  2. Add carpet with Rectangle Tool
  3. Draw sofa or chair in background
  4. Add scattered toys around
  5. Include food and water bowls
  6. Optional: Add other kittens playing
  7. Save as "My Playful Kitten"
Playroom Ideas:

Living Room:
Sofa, carpet, coffee table, sunlight from window

Bedroom:
Bed, toys scattered, climbing tree, sunny spot

KITTEN COMPLETE!
Adorable! You've created a playful kitten! Save it and imagine all the fun adventures your kitten will have!

Project 4: Fancy Cat

A royal cat with accessories and patterns

Difficulty: Medium

Time: 15-20 minutes

This fancy cat has accessories, patterns, and royal attitude!

Creative Techniques:
Pattern Design Accessory Creation Color Blending Detail Work

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1 Draw Elegant Cat Pose

  1. Fancy cats sit straight and proud
  2. Draw elongated oval for body
  3. Make head held high on long neck
  4. Tail should be elegantly curved
  5. Paws placed neatly together
  6. Use Purple for unique look
Royal Pose: Think of a king or queen sitting on a throne - straight back, head high, looking down slightly.

Elegant cat pose

2 Add Fur Patterns

  1. Calico: Use Brush Tool
  2. Add orange, black, and white patches
  3. Tabby: Use Line Tool
  4. Draw stripes on legs, tail, and face
  5. Siamese: Dark face, ears, paws, tail
  6. Use Fill Tool for color points
  7. Tuxedo: Black with white chest, paws
Pattern Ideas:

Tiger stripes

Spots

Two-tone

Calico patches

Cat with stripe pattern

3 Add Royal Accessories

  1. Crown: Use Polygon Tool
  2. Draw gold crown with jewel points
  3. Place on cat's head
  4. Collar: Use Line Tool
  5. Draw red or jeweled collar
  6. Add bell or name tag
  7. Cape: Use Curve Tool for red cape
  8. Add gold clasp at neck
Accessory Ideas:

Make your cat extra fancy:

  • Jeweled collar with diamonds
  • Silk bow around neck
  • Royal scepter to hold
  • Throne to sit on
  • Jeweled eyes (emerald, sapphire)

Cat with crown and collar

4 Create Throne Room

  1. Throne: Use Rectangle Tool
  2. Draw gold throne with red cushion
  3. Add jewel decorations
  4. Red carpet: Long rectangle
  5. Add gold trim on edges
  6. Curtains: Use Curve Tool
  7. Draw heavy velvet curtains
  8. Windows: Tall arches with sunlight
Royal Setting: Think castle throne room: stone walls, torches, banners, stained glass windows, servants (mouse servants?).

Throne room setting

5 Final Royal Touches

  1. Add sparkle effects around jewels
  2. Use Pencil Tool with white
  3. Make small star shapes
  4. Add royal treats on gold plate
  5. Draw fish or milk in fancy bowl
  6. Include mouse servants bowing
  7. Add your signature as royal artist
  8. Save as "My Royal Fancy Cat"
Royal Titles:

Give your cat a royal title:

  • King Whiskers the First
  • Queen Fluffy of Catlandia
  • Prince Paws of Purrington
  • Duchess Meowington
  • Sir Reginald Cattington
ROYAL CAT COMPLETE!
Magnificent! You've created a royal fancy cat! This masterpiece is worthy of any castle! Long live your artistic talent!

Cat Drawing Gallery & Ideas

More Cat Ideas to Try:

Halloween Cat

Black cat with pumpkin

Space Cat

Astronaut cat in space

Superhero Cat

With cape and mask

Chef Cat

Cooking in kitchen

Cat Breed Challenge!

Can you draw different cat breeds? Try creating:

Siamese

Light body, dark points

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Persian

Flat face, long fur

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Tabby

Stripes and M forehead

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Sphinx

Hairless, wrinkled

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Create a Cat Collection! Save all your cat drawings in a folder called "My Cat Art Gallery." You could print them to make a cat coloring book or show them in a digital art show for your family!

What You've Learned

Skills You Practiced:
  • Using shapes to create animals
  • Drawing different poses and expressions
  • Creating patterns and textures
  • Designing accessories and scenes
  • Color selection for different effects
  • Advanced curve and line techniques
Cat Types You Can Draw:
  • Cartoon cats with simple shapes
  • Sleeping cats in cozy poses
  • Playful kittens in action
  • Fancy cats with accessories
  • Any breed or style you imagine!
Congratulations, Cat Artist! You've completed the Project Cat! Remember these key points:
  • Cats are made of circles, ovals, and triangles
  • Eyes and expression show personality
  • Pose tells a story about what the cat is doing
  • Accessories and patterns add character
  • Practice different breeds and colors
  • Most importantly: Have fun being creative!
About This Cat Project:

This comprehensive cat drawing project teaches children aged 6-12 animal drawing techniques through fun, accessible drawing activities. Each project builds on previous skills while introducing new tools and concepts.

Educational Value: Develops observation skills, understanding of animal anatomy, creative expression, pattern recognition, and digital tool proficiency.

Next Project: Try our "Project Flower" to learn how to draw beautiful flowers and gardens!