If you are looking for how to draw a black cat, this step by step drawing is a calm place to begin. In this easy drawing tutorial, you will use simple curves to build a cute sitting black cat. Take your time, and let each line stay soft and friendly.
What You Will Need
- Pencil
- Eraser
- Drawing paper
- Black pen or fineliner (optional)
- Colored pencils or markers (optional)
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Time needed:
25 minutes.
Step-by-Step Drawing Guide
Step 1: Draw the Left Ear
Start near the top of the page with one pointed ear using smooth curved lines. Add a smaller inner curve to show the ear’s inner shape.
Pro Tip: Round the ear tip slightly so it looks cute.
Step 2: Add the Right Ear
Sketch a second ear on the right, keeping it close in size and height to the first. Add a short inner curve so both ears match.
Pro Tip: Leave a small gap between the ears for a natural head top.
Step 3: Draw the Round Head
Connect the ears with a wide arc to form the top of the head. Add rounded cheek curves on both sides, leaving a small opening at the bottom.
Pro Tip: Keep the head shape soft and round, with no sharp corners.
Step 4: Add the Face and Whiskers
Draw two big round eyes and add small highlight circles inside each eye. Add a tiny nose, a simple smiling mouth, and three short whiskers on each side.
Pro Tip: Leave about one eye’s width between the eyes for balance.
Step 5: Draw the Body and Front Paws
Extend curved lines down from the head to form a soft teardrop-shaped body. Add two rounded front paws at the bottom and connect them with short curves.
Pro Tip: Make the lower body a bit wider to show a sitting pose.
Step 6: Add Paw Details and the Tail
Add a few vertical curved lines inside the paws to suggest leg and paw separation. Draw a curved tail on the right, starting behind the body and curling upward.
Pro Tip: Attach the tail to the back side of the body, not the front center.
Step 7: Color in your drawing!
Fun Facts
- A black cat’s silhouette is easy to recognize because of clear ear and tail shapes.
- Cats use their whiskers to sense space and nearby objects.
- Curved lines help a simple cat drawing feel soft and calm.
Pin it now, Draw later!
You have built your black cat step by step, starting with the ears, then the head, face, body, and tail. For coloring, fill the fur with a deep black or dark gray, then leave small white highlights in the eyes for sparkle. Add gentle shading under the chin, along one side of the body, and beneath the paws to help the cat sit on the page.
One common beginner mistake is making the ears too far apart, which can stretch the head shape. Keep the ears closer and centered before you darken your lines.
Try drawing this black cat again with a longer tail curl or bigger eyes. Keep practicing with another easy drawing tutorial and watch your drawing for beginners skills grow.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I make the head look more round?
Use one smooth arc for the top and two soft cheek curves on the sides.
What if my eyes look uneven?
Lightly mark a horizontal guideline and place both eyes on that line.
How can I color black fur without it looking flat?
Use dark gray for light areas and keep the darkest black for the shadow side.
