1Step 1 of 7
Draw the head
Draw a big round head that is a little wider at the cheeks. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Black Cat
This cartoon black cat is a round head, pointy ears, yellow eyes with thin pupils, a pink nose, whiskers, a body, legs, paws and a curly tail. Watch each step being drawn in pencil, then copy it on your own paper. It works for kids from about age 5 and for adult beginners too.
7 easy steps 15 minutes Easy level Ages 5 and up
Copy the dark lines in each step. The grey lines are the parts you already drew.
How to draw a cartoon black cat, step by step
2Step 2 of 7
Add the ears
On top of the head, draw two pointy ears with pink inside.
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3Step 3 of 7
Draw the eyes and nose
Draw two big yellow eyes with a thin dark pupil and a white shine, and a small pink nose.
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Draw the mouth and whiskers
Draw a little mouth and three long whiskers on each side.
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Draw the body
Under the head, draw a body with a slightly lighter tummy.
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Add the legs, paws and tail
Draw the back legs, two front legs with paws and a long curly tail.
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Color your black cat
Black for the fur, dark grey for the tummy and paws, yellow for the eyes and pink for the nose and ears.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon black cat
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Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
2
Yellow eyes
Bright yellow eyes stand out on a black cat.
3
Thin pupils
Draw the pupils thin like a slit.
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Lighter tummy
Use dark grey for the tummy and paws so you can see the shapes.
5
Go over the final lines
Trace your drawing with a darker pencil or a black pen so it stands out after coloring.
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Make it your own
Once you finish your black cat, add a background, a friend or a funny hat.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon black cat in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon black cat easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
Are black cats bad luck?
No. In many places, like Scotland and Japan, black cats are seen as good luck.
Why do cats have slit pupils?
Slit pupils help cats see well in bright light and in the dark.
What colors do I need for a cartoon black cat?
Black, dark grey, yellow and pink.
Can I print the steps?
Yes. Right click or long press any step picture to save it, then print it and keep it next to you while you draw.
