How to Draw a Persian Cat (Easy Step by Step)
A Persian cat is all about fluff, and this drawing turns that fluff into a bumpy cloud outline that is easy and fun to draw. You only need a cloud shape, a few ovals and two small ears. The sweet little face with its dot eyes and tiny smile makes it look cuddly right away.
- Easy
- 12 minutes
- 9 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
How to draw a Persian cat step by step
How to Draw a Persian Cat · 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: The fluffy head
Start with a big round cloud shape for the head. Draw the outline with lots of little bumps, like a puffy cotton ball, and leave a small gap at the bottom.
Step 3: Pointy ears
Add a small curved ear on each top corner of the head. Start each one on the fluffy outline, curve up to a point, and come back down to the head.
Step 4: The round body
Under the head, draw a curved line for the top of the body, starting just below the chin bumps. Then add a small wavy line near the bottom for the fluffy bottom of the body.
Step 5: Front legs
Draw a tall oval on each side of the body, tilted a little like a leaning bean. The tops tuck up under the head.
Step 6: Two round paws
At the bottom, draw a wide flat oval on the left and another on the right. They sit just under the legs and make the cat look like it is sitting.
Step 7: The big fluffy tail
Next to the body on the right, draw a big puff of a tail. Use the same bumpy line you used for the head so it matches.
Step 8: Eyes and whiskers
Put two small round dots for eyes in the middle of the face, with space between them. Then draw two short whiskers on each cheek, one pair on the left and one pair on the right.
Step 9: Nose and smile
Between the eyes and a little lower, draw a tiny nose. Add a short line down from it and a small curve on each side to make a happy smile.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your Persian cat? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a badger or how to draw a mole next.
Tips for drawing a Persian cat
- For the fluffy head and tail, draw lots of small curvy bumps instead of one long line. Lift your pencil often if it helps.
- Draw the head first and leave a little gap below it, so the body has room to sit under the chin.
- Draw the two leg ovals and the two paw ovals at the same size on both sides so your cat looks balanced.
Free Persian cat coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this Persian 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 Persian cat drawing
Try white, cream or soft gray for the fur, with pink for the nose and bright blue or orange eyes. For a creative twist, color the tail in a different shade from the body.
Persian cat fun fact for kids
Persian cats have very long, thick fur, so owners often brush them every day to keep it from tangling.
Questions about drawing a Persian cat
What shapes do I need to draw a Persian cat?
You need a bumpy cloud shape for the head and tail, a rounded body, and ovals for the legs and paws. Two small curved ears sit on top of the head.
How do I make my Persian cat look fluffier?
Make the bumps on the head and tail bigger and rounder, and use lots of them. A puffier outline makes the fur look thick and soft.
How do I make my Persian cat look cuter?
Keep the eyes small and wide apart, and give it a tiny nose with a happy smile. Whiskers on both cheeks add extra charm.
