How to Draw a Leprechaun Kitten (Easy Step by Step)
This leprechaun kitten is fun because it takes a plain, round cat and gives it a tall top hat and a bow tie. It is built from a few simple shapes: a wide oval for the head, round dots for the eyes, an oval for the hat brim, and curved lines for the body. Once you know the shapes, you can dress your kitten up any way you like.
- Easy
- 15 minutes
- 10 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 leprechaun kitten step by step
How to Draw a Leprechaun Kitten · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Guide shapes
Lightly sketch this oval. It only shows where the big parts go, so press softly. You will erase it at the end.
Step 2: Head sides and whiskers
Draw the lower part of a wide, rounded head: a curve down the left side, along the bottom, and up the right side, leaving the top open. Add two short whisker lines sticking out from each side.
Step 3: The pointy ears
On each side of the top of the head, draw a curved line that rises up and bends inward to a soft point. These are the two ears, and they are not joined to the head yet.
Step 4: Body sides and tail
Under the head, draw a curved line down from each side of the chin to make the sides of the body. Let the left line swoop around at the bottom, and keep the right line shorter.
Step 5: The top hat
Draw a wide, flat oval across the top of the head for the hat brim. Then draw a tall hat above it that is a little narrower at the bottom, with a gently curved top.
Step 6: Hat band and buckle
Draw two short straight lines across the bottom of the tall hat to make a band. In the middle, add a small square buckle.
Step 7: Eyes and smile
Draw two round, filled-in eyes, spaced wide apart in the middle of the face. Between them, add a tiny wavy smile.
Step 8: Bow tie
Under the chin, draw a bow tie: two rounded triangles pointing toward each other with a tiny square knot in the middle. Below it, add a small U shape for the front of the tummy.
Step 9: Feet and curly tail
At the bottom of the body, draw short curved lines for the feet and toes. Then draw a tail that curls up from the bottom right side like a hook.
Step 10: The shamrock
Next to the kitten on the left, draw a puffy cloud shape with bumpy edges for the clover leaves. Add a short, curved stem at the bottom.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your leprechaun kitten? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a menorah or how to draw a dreidel next.
Tips for drawing a leprechaun kitten
- Draw the head sides and whiskers first and leave the top open. The hat will cover that space later.
- Draw the hat brim as a wide, flat oval. If you get that right, the tall part of the hat sits on top of it easily.
- For the shamrock, sketch a puffy cloud and add bumps one at a time. It does not need to be perfect to look lucky.
Free leprechaun kitten coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this leprechaun kitten 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 leprechaun kitten drawing
Try a bright green hat with a gold buckle, a white or orange kitten, and a green shamrock. For a creative twist, draw a tiny rainbow behind the kitten and a pot of gold next to the shamrock.
Leprechaun kitten fun fact for kids
The word shamrock comes from the Irish word seamróg, which means little clover. Leprechauns come from Irish folklore, where they are said to be tiny shoemakers who hide pots of gold.
Questions about drawing a leprechaun kitten
What shapes do I need to draw a leprechaun kitten?
You need a wide rounded shape for the head, curved lines for the body, and an oval and a tall shape for the hat. Round dots make the eyes, and two small triangles make the bow tie.
How do I make my leprechaun kitten look cuter?
Place the eyes wide apart on the face, and keep the smile tiny. A round head and a big hat also make the kitten look sweeter.
How do I draw a shamrock for my kitten?
Draw a puffy cloud shape with a few bumps around the edge. Then add a short curved line at the bottom for the stem.
