How to Draw a Cat Using the Word Cat

Last Updated: November 20, 2022 Tested

Want to make a super cute cat drawing? Believe it or not, all you need is the letters c-a-t to get started. We've put together a quick and easy tutorial to help you these 3 simple letters into an adorable kitty. Read on to get started on your purr-fect sketch!

1

Start with a blank piece of paper and the word CAT.

Get a blank piece of paper. Write the letters C - A - T with a 1 cm (0.39 in) gap between each letter using a pencil. Create a hook-like shape, on the letter T, at the end, as shown in the image above.

2

Create the tail first.

Draw another letter "C" over the existing "C." Connect the ends to make the shape of a tail. Then, connect the "C" to the letter "A" as shown.

3

Create the paws and hind leg.

Turn the letter "A" into a circle. Use the hook at the end of the letter "A" to create the shape of back leg.

4

Draw the front paws and head.

Draw a mushroom shape at the top for the head on the letter "T". Then, draw a rounded shape on the vertical line of the letter "T" to make the shape of the mouth and nose. Draw the front paws using the bottom of the letter "T" as a reference.

5

Apply finishing touches.

Add any extra details, such as fur or patterns to your liking.

Community Q&A

Question

Do I have to draw exactly what they drew?

Community Answer

No, not at all. You should draw it in your own style, and skip or add any details you like. It's your drawing!
Question

How can I make the cat from the word "cat" look more realistic?

ASHLEY BEMIS

Community Answer

You can add some more realistic-looking eyes, ears, and whiskers. You can also make the tail a bit puffier.
Question

How do I make my cat look more like a cat?

Belle K.

Top Answerer

Cats have some traits that cartoonists exaggerate such as their whiskers and their big round eyes, look up "Cartoon Cat" and notice what all of them have. Those are the features that make it look most like a cat. You'll need to add such features to the word depiction.