How To Draw Cat Ears - HelloArtsy

Eager to find out how to draw cat ears?

With 6 easy steps to follow, kids will enjoy drawing their own cat ears on paper. Also included is a downloadable version of this cat ears drawing tutorial.

Ideal for art teachers and homeschoolers looking to instruct kids how to draw a cat ears.

Get a thrill out of learning how to draw cat ears. Go beyond the lesson…don’t forget to add some creative details. Let’s get started.

Materials

• Pencil
• Drawing Paper
• Crayons or Colored Pencils
• Black Marker (optional)
• How to Draw Cat Ears Printable PDF (see bottom of lesson)

The goal is to arrive at a finished drawing of cat ears by drawing one section at a time. This project will take 6 steps in total as we continue to draw each section which will get us closer to the completed drawing. The final work of art will be topped off with color making it a drawing you will be proud of!

Time Needed: 20 minutes

1. Draw The Head

   

   This cat is going to be peeking up from the bottom of the page, so draw a half circle for the head.

2. Draw The Basic Ear Shapes

   

   Cat ears are not perfect triangles, so they are going to be rounded on top and have a little bump near the bottom on the sides.

3. Detail The Ears

   

   Draw curved lines in the ear shapes to add more definition to the ears.

4. Add Fluff

   

   Most cat ears are pretty fluffy, so add some fluff in this cat’s ears.

5. Draw The Face

   

   Draw the top half of this cat’s face peeking from the bottom of the page.

6. Add Color

   

   Cat ears do get slightly pinker towards the middle, so add a bit of that when coloring this cat in.

How to Draw Cat Ears PDF Download

Click the link below to view or download this drawing lesson. The PDF is a printable drawing lesson for How to Draw Cat Ears. The last page of the downloadable PDF includes a coloring book page with just the outlines and an extension exercise for prompting kids to get creative!

Preview How to Draw Cat Ears Drawing PDFDownload PDF

Amazing Cat Ears!

The ear of a cat is pretty similar to the ear of other mammals and have the same three parts: the outer ear, middle ear, and inner ear. But there is one distinctive feature that differentiates them from the rest of the pack.

The feline’s ears can move independently of each other because they are controlled by two sets of muscles (the outer ear is controlled by six muscles; while the inner ear is controlled by 12).

This gives cats an advantage when it comes to detecting sound, since they can pinpoint where a sound is coming from with much more accuracy than humans.

Cat Ears Convey Feelings

Cats can express many of their emotions through their ears. Their ears come in a variety of shapes and sizes, which gives them the ability to communicate in different ways. If you spend some time looking at your cat’s ears, you will know what they are feeling! Here are some general signs…

1. The cat’s ear is standing up

If the cat’s ear is standing up, that means they are feeling confident or playful. Cats with upright ears tend to be more aggressive than cats with droopy ears, who are usually happier and more relaxed.

2. Ears straight back

When a cat has its ears straight back it means they are feeling angry or afraid. They may be hissing or growling when this happens too!

3. Ears flattened against head

When a cat’s ears are flat against their head, it is feeling threatened or defensive. Some cats will also flatten their ears when being petted.