How to Draw a Cute Cartoon Cat

Reviewed by Jeanine Hattas Wilson

Last Updated: November 3, 2023

Although there are many different cool styles and suggestions on drawing cats, there are none with an anime-cartoon style. Here is a cute cat, with a style or anime-cartoon to it. It's very easy to draw.

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This shape can vary. You could make it fluffy-looking by adding ear tufts, or maybe adding a swirly spiral of hair, etc.
These are in a sort of anime style, as they are much easier then drawing actual cat eyes. They also make the cat look much more cute.

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Be creative! Maybe add little fangs to the mouth, or a fishtail? Or how about squiggly whiskers if you were drawing a tough cat or an alley cat?
Once again, creativity is the key. Especially the collar. A tough kitty could have skulls and fish bones. A sweet kitty could have flowers and hearts. Finally, a fancy kitty could have lots and lots of diamonds!
You could make the tail scruffy to give it an "alley cat" look or fluffy, as if it were a "fancy kitty".
Spots, stripes, etc.
But you don't have to be. Draw a garden in the background or a simple food bowl, or whatever you can think of.

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How do I draw the world's cutest cat?

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Make the eyes (and ears, if you want) as large as possible, and make the other facial features small. Also, make sure you include very cute-looking paws.

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How do I draw the cheeks well?

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Sketch out the general shape of the cheeks LIGHTLY with pencil. Then go back over it and polish the shape a little.

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What can I do if every time I get to the eyes, they come out looking weird or creepy?

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Draw steadily, and don't be too fast. Have patience and keep practicing.

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At first, draw the picture lightly. If you make mistakes in your drawing, then it will be easier to erase.

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Add eyelashes if you would like. If you are drawing a bunch of these cats, eyelashes can easily determine boy from girl.

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Make sure you draw the head big enough to fit all the facial features. If it is too small it looks odd.

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