How to Draw a Ginger Cat (Easy Step by Step)
This round, chubby ginger cat is fun to draw because it is built from just a few simple shapes. You will start with a head with two pointy ears, then add a round body, a curly tail, little toes, dot eyes and whiskers. It is a great first animal drawing for beginners.
- Easy
- 10 minutes
- 6 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 ginger cat step by step
How to Draw a Ginger Cat · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Head and ears
Start on the left side and draw a curved line that goes up to a pointy ear, dips down in the middle, then rises to a second pointy ear. Let the line curve down each side to make the cheeks. Leave the bottom of the head open.
Step 2: The chubby body
Below the head, draw a curved line down the left side that bends in and then out, and finishes with a rounded bottom. Draw the right side the same way, leaving a gap at the bottom between them.
Step 3: The curly tail
On the right side, draw a curved line that starts at the bottom of the body and curls up into a small loop for the tail. Let it run along the bottom of the body to close the gap.
Step 4: Little toes
Along the bottom of the body, draw four short lines that point upward. Put the two in the middle close together and join them with a small flat line to make the front paws.
Step 5: Eyes and mouth
Draw two round filled-in dots for the eyes, with a gap between them. Between and just below them, draw a tiny wavy smile.
Step 6: Whiskers
On each cheek, draw two short whiskers that stick out sideways. Make the top one nearly straight and the bottom one tilt downward.
All done!
Go over your lines with a marker, then color it in.
Finished your ginger cat? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a fox or how to draw a hedgehog next.
Tips for drawing a ginger cat
- Draw the head wider than it is tall, so the cat looks soft and chubby.
- Make the two ears about the same size by starting both from the same height on the head.
- Draw the tail in one smooth, slow curve so the curl does not look wobbly.
Free ginger cat coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this ginger cat 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 ginger cat drawing
Color the cat orange, with a lighter peach for the belly and paws. For a creative twist, give your cat rainbow stripes.
Ginger cat fun fact for kids
A cat's whiskers are very sensitive, and cats use them to feel things close to their faces, such as the edges of narrow spaces.
Questions about drawing a ginger cat
What shapes do I need to draw a cat?
You need a rounded head with two pointy ears and a round, egg-like body. Add a curled line for the tail, two dots for the eyes and short lines for the toes and whiskers.
How do I make my cat look cuter?
Place the eyes low and wide apart on the face, and keep the body round and chubby. A tiny smile and short whiskers help too.
How do I draw a cat tail that curls?
Start at the bottom of the body and draw a curve that swings out and loops back into a small curl. Go slowly and keep the line smooth.
