Instructions to Draw a Kitten
Do you want to create an adorably sweet illustration of a kitten? Drawing kittens can be an easy and relaxing activity—all you need are the right supplies and some patience! Here’s a simple guide for how to draw a cute little kittycat.
Step 1: Start Warming Up
Before you get started, you’ll need to warm up your drawing hand. Start with some light exercises, such as tracing simple shapes or doodling random lines and curves to get your fingers limber and help you to make consistent and evenly curved drawings.
Step 2: Sketch Out the Outline
Use a regular pencil to sketch out the outline of your kitty. Use the pencil lightly so that your lines are not too dark—you’ll start erasing them shortly. Keep your pencil strokes light and wiggly as you draw the body, ears, nose and limbs of your kitten.
Step 3: Add Details and Shading
Now you can use a darker pencil to add details and shading to your kitten. Make the fur tuftier and give your kitten something to hold onto. Shade the body of the cat in a “V” so it looks furry and add texture to the fur. Don’t forget to draw a few whiskers, too! And don’t forget to make your eyes extra big and cute so your kitty looks extra adorable.
Step 4: Erase the Lines
Once you’ve finished adding the final touches to your kitty, it’s time to erase the original sketch lines. Use an eraser to remove the faint pencil lines, so all that is left is the finished image of your kitten.
Step 5: Take a Break and Admire Your Work!
Congratulations! You’ve just created a precious and gorgeous illustration of your favorite furry friend. Now it’s time to take a break and admire your work! You can add more details and shades if you wish, or cut it out and hang it up on your wall.
Draw Different Types of Kittens
Once you’ve mastered the art of drawing basic kittens, you can try your hand at creating different types of cats. Try drawing a tabby cat, a Scottish fold, a Maine coon, a Siamese cat, a Bengal cat, a Persian, a Birman and more! Different breeds of cats have different proportions, so remember to adjust your sketch according to the breed you’re drawing.
Add Color and Texture
If you’re feeling artistic, you can add color and texture to your picture by using colored pencils, markers or even paints. Choose hues that are true to the cat’s actual fur color and add shading to give your kitten a soft and furry texture. For a really unique twist, you can even explore the world of digital painting and bring your cat to life on the computer using graphic design software.
Try Drawing a Kitten Looking at You
As your skills and confidence grow, try drawing a kitten looking directly at the viewer, which can be quite tricky but very rewarding. When a kitten is staring right at the viewer, it conveys a feeling of innocence, trust and excitement—all of which make viewers feel an emotional connection with the image. Get creative and add a twinkle to the eyes and a mischievous glimmer to the whiskers to bring your kitty’s expression to life.
Make It Artistic with Special Effects and Accessories
When you’re feeling adventurous, you can add special effects, like rainbows and sparkles, or accessories, such as bow ties, hats or even glasses, to your kitten to make it even cuter and more unique. This is also a great way to really bring out the personality of your kitty and might even inspire you to create an entire themed series of drawings!
