How to Draw a Cat in a Teacup (Easy Step by Step)
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A cat peeking out of a teacup is one of the cutest things you can draw, and it is built from very simple shapes. You only need circles, triangles and a big curved bowl. Once you have those, the whiskers, smile and tiny heart make it feel full of personality.
- Easy
- 15 minutes
- 7 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawing
In this article (7 sections)
How to draw a cat in a teacup step by step
How to Draw a Cat in a Teacup · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Guide shapes
Lightly sketch these 2 ovals. They only show where the big parts go, so press softly. You will erase them at the end.
Step 2: Face and whiskers
Draw a big round circle for the cat's head. Add two dots for eyes, a little wavy smile in the middle, and two short whisker lines sticking out from each side.
Step 3: Pointy ears
On each side of the top of the head, draw a triangle ear. Start at the head, go up to a point, then come back down to the head.
Step 4: The teacup
Under the head, draw a wide, flat line for the top of the cup. Then draw a big curve down from each end, like a bowl, and stop just before the two sides meet at the bottom.
Step 5: Little paws
Draw two small upside-down U shapes on the rim of the cup, one on each side. They look like paws holding on.
Step 6: Handle and saucer
On the right side of the cup, draw a curved handle like a backwards C. Then draw a long, flat oval under the cup for the saucer.
Step 7: A little heart
Draw a small heart in the middle of the cup. Start at the top dip, curve down each side, and meet in a point at the bottom.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your cat in a teacup? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a puppy in a teacup or how to draw a kitten with a ball of yarn next.
Tips for drawing a cat in a teacup
- Draw the head circle first and keep it light, so the whiskers and smile have room and the ears can tuck in around it.
- Keep the two whiskers on each side short and level, and place the eyes a little above the smile so the face looks sweet.
- The cup rim is a wide, slightly curved line. Draw it before the sides of the bowl so they have somewhere to start.
Free cat in a teacup coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this cat in a teacup coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your cat in a teacup drawing
Try an orange or gray cat with a pastel teacup and a red heart. For a creative twist, give the saucer a pattern of tiny stars or polka dots.
Cat in a teacup fun fact for kids
Cats have about 24 whiskers, usually 12 on each side of the face, and they use them to sense how wide a space is.
Questions about drawing a cat in a teacup
What shapes do I need to draw a cat in a teacup?
You need a circle for the head, two triangles for the ears, and a big curved bowl for the cup. A long flat oval makes the saucer, and a backwards C makes the handle.
How do I make my cat look cuter?
Draw round dot eyes and a little wavy smile, and add short whiskers on each side. Letting the paws peek over the rim makes it even sweeter.
How do I draw the paws over the cup edge?
Draw the cup rim first. Then add two small upside-down U shapes that sit on the rim, one on each side, so the paws look like they are holding on to the cup.
