How to Draw a Cat in a Cauldron (Easy Step by Step)
A cat peeking out of a bubbling cauldron is a cozy, silly picture that kids love. It is built from simple shapes: a dome for the head, two arches for ears, and a big round bowl for the pot. Everything else is small loops, dots, and curves.
- Easy
- 15 minutes
- 9 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
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How to draw a cat in a cauldron step by step
How to Draw a Cat in a Cauldron · 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 and ears
Draw a big rounded dome for the cat's head near the top middle. Add two tall pointy ears on top, like narrow arches, and let the sides of the head curve down.
Step 3: The cauldron
Draw a big round bowl below the head, like a wide U shape. Start each side with a small curve next to the head and sweep down to the bottom.
Step 4: The rim
Draw a long curved line across the bowl, like a gentle smile, to make the front rim. Add a second curve right above it so the rim looks thick.
Step 5: Handles and feet
Add a small loop on each side of the bowl for handles. Then draw three little round bumps along the bottom for feet: one on each side and one in the middle.
Step 6: Little paws
Draw a short curvy shape on each side of the head, just above the front rim. They look like paws holding on to the cauldron.
Step 7: Face
Draw two round dots for eyes. Between them and a little lower, add a tiny nose line, then draw a small curvy smile that looks like two little bumps.
Step 8: Whiskers
Draw a short straight line sticking out from each cheek, one on the left and one on the right. Add a small curve beside each paw to show the fingers.
Step 9: Bubbles
Draw three small circles floating up to the right of the cauldron. Start with the biggest one lowest and make the ones above it a bit smaller.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your cat in a cauldron? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw an owl on a branch or how to draw a bat hanging upside down next.
Tips for drawing a cat in a cauldron
- Draw the head first, then draw the cauldron around its bottom. The rim should cover the lower part of the face, so lightly erase any head lines that show through.
- The curved rim is the trickiest part. Draw one long smile-shaped curve and then a second one close above it, keeping them about the same distance apart.
- Make the three feet the same size, and place the middle one right in the center of the bottom so the cauldron looks like it is standing steady.
Free cat in a cauldron coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this cat in a cauldron 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 cauldron drawing
Try a black or deep purple cauldron with an orange or gray cat, and light blue bubbles. For a creative twist, color the bubbles in different colors like a magic potion.
Cat in a cauldron fun fact for kids
Cats have about 24 whiskers, 12 on each side of the face, and they use them to feel how wide a space is. That helps a cat judge whether it can squeeze through a small gap.
Questions about drawing a cat in a cauldron
What shapes do I need to draw a cat in a cauldron?
You need a dome for the head, two tall arches for the ears, and a big round bowl for the cauldron. Small loops and bumps make the handles, paws, and feet.
How do I make my cat look cuter?
Place the eyes wide apart, and keep the nose and mouth small. Add a tiny curvy smile and the cat will look sweet and happy.
How do I draw the cat so it looks like it is inside the pot?
Draw the cat's head first, then draw the front rim of the cauldron over the bottom of the head. Hiding part of the cat makes it look like it is sitting inside.
