How to Draw a Cat Using the Word Cat

Reviewed by Jeanine Hattas Wilson

Last Updated: November 20, 2022

Want to make a super cute cat drawing? Believe it or not, all you need is the letters c-a-t to get started. We've put together a quick and easy tutorial to help you these 3 simple letters into an adorable kitty. Read on to get started on your purr-fect sketch!

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Start with a blank piece of paper and the word CAT.

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Write the letters C - A - T with a 1 cm (0.39 in) gap between each letter using a pencil. Create a hook-like shape, on the letter T, at the end, as shown in the image above.

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Create the tail first.

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Connect the ends to make the shape of a tail. Then, connect the "C" to the letter "A" as shown.

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Create the paws and hind leg.

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Use the hook at the end of the letter "A" to create the shape of back leg.

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Draw the front paws and head.

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Then, draw a rounded shape on the vertical line of the letter "T" to make the shape of the mouth and nose. Draw the front paws using the bottom of the letter "T" as a reference.

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Apply finishing touches.

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Do I have to draw exactly what they drew?

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No, not at all. You should draw it in your own style, and skip or add any details you like. It's your drawing!

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How can I make the cat from the word "cat" look more realistic?

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You can add some more realistic-looking eyes, ears, and whiskers. You can also make the tail a bit puffier.

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How do I make my cat look more like a cat?

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Cats have some traits that cartoonists exaggerate such as their whiskers and their big round eyes, look up "Cartoon Cat" and notice what all of them have. Those are the features that make it look most like a cat. You'll need to add such features to the word depiction.

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If you wish to make your cat more realistic, try making a smaller head, a less rounded body, and thinner legs.
Don't be upset if you don't get it the first time. Everybody makes mistakes, but practice makes perfect!
To make the cat look derpy, make 2 circles and add the pupils on the sides of the cat's eyes.

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