How to Draw a Cat in a Pumpkin (Easy Step by Step)
A cat peeking out of a pumpkin is a cozy fall drawing that is easier than it looks. It is built from a round head with two ears, a wide bowl shape for the pumpkin, and a few curved lines. Small paws, whiskers and a curly tail finish the picture.
- Easy
- 12 minutes
- 8 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
How to draw a cat in a pumpkin step by step
How to Draw a Cat in a Pumpkin · 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 round dome for the top of the cat's head, with two sides that curve down and stop. Add a pointy-topped ear on each side of the dome, like two little bumps.
Step 3: The pumpkin bowl
Start at the left, just below the head, and draw a wide curve that sweeps down, across the bottom and back up on the right. It makes a round, wide bowl shape and the top stays open.
Step 4: The front rim
Draw a slightly wavy line straight across the pumpkin, just under the cat's head. This is the edge the cat peeks over.
Step 5: The pumpkin ribs
Draw four curved lines from the rim down to the bottom of the pumpkin, two on each side. Bend them like parentheses, so the middle section is the widest.
Step 6: Eyes, nose and mouth
Draw two small dots for eyes on the head. Between them, below, add a tiny nose line with a little 'w' shaped smile under it.
Step 7: Whiskers and paws
Draw three short lines sticking out from each side of the face for whiskers. Then draw a small rounded paw on each side where the head meets the pumpkin rim.
Step 8: The curly tail
On the right, draw a curved tail that rises up from behind the pumpkin. Finish it with a tiny curl at the top.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your cat in a pumpkin? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a cat in a cauldron or how to draw an owl on a branch next.
Tips for drawing a cat in a pumpkin
- Draw the head dome lightly first, so the pumpkin rim can sit right under the chin.
- The pumpkin ribs look best when they bend outward like parentheses, so start each one at the rim and curve toward the bottom.
- Keep the paws small and round, and let them sit right on the pumpkin rim so the cat looks like it is leaning out.
Free cat in a pumpkin coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this cat in a pumpkin 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 pumpkin drawing
Try a gray or orange tabby cat in a bright orange pumpkin. For a creative twist, give the cat a tiny witch hat or color the pumpkin purple.
Cat in a pumpkin fun fact for kids
Cats have whiskers on both sides of their face, usually about 12 on each side, and they use them to feel things around them.
Questions about drawing a cat in a pumpkin
What shapes do I need to draw a cat in a pumpkin?
You need a round dome for the head, two pointy ears, and a wide bowl shape for the pumpkin. Small dots make the eyes and small loops make the paws.
How do I make my cat look cuter?
Place the eyes low and wide apart on the face, and keep the mouth small. Round paws and a curly tail also add extra charm.
How do I draw the pumpkin lines so they look curved?
Start at the rim and curve each line outward before bringing it back in at the bottom. Think of drawing the sides of a balloon.
