How to Draw a Black Cat: Easy Step-by-Step Art Lesson for Kids

Below you’ll find an easy step-by-step tutorial for how to draw a Black Cat and Black Cat Coloring Page.

Black Cat Drawing

Many students are interested in learning how to draw a black cat this time of year. One helpful tip is that they need to think about the pose of the cat, before they start drawing. Choosing one that is sitting and has its legs tucked in might look fine for a drawing. But by the time it is colored in with a dark black, all those lines disappear and it’s hard to see that it is a cat.

The best solution is to draw a cat that will make a good silhouette, as in this one that appears to be walking. It’s easy to see the shape of every leg and tail too. It’s also a good chance to make those back legs look a little more realistic as the part that turns into the hip always gets wider where it attaches.

Young artists will find this tutorial easy to do, just be sure to encourage careful coloring. A quick fill of black crayon or marker that leaves any paper showing (i.e. scribbles!) will not look as impressive as a solid black cat. That takes time, but is oh so worth it.

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Black Cat Coloring Page

Materials to Draw a Black Cat

Drawing Paper

This is the good stuff you can buy in bulk for a good price.

Pencils

I like how this brand always makes nice dark lines.

Sharpie Markers Black

A permanent marker will give you a dark black color.

Colored Pencils or Crayons

A larger pack will offer more color choices. Note: All of the above are affiliate links.

Directions to Draw a Black Cat

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