How to Draw a Black Cat Silhouette

As the days grow short and spooky season draws near, it is important to have a black cat alongside for full protection on All Hallows’ Eve… Let’s learn how to draw our very own black cat silhouette!


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Step-By-Step Images and Instructions

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How to draw a black cat silhouette step 1

Start by taking a black pen, and drawing an ear and the side profile of a cat in the left half of your page. At the bottom, bring a curved line across to the right.


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How to draw a black cat silhouette step 2

Continue the line across, down and back up, before curving it back down to create a tail. At the bottom of this, add a wavy line for the back leg.


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How to draw a black cat silhouette step 3

Bring a line down at an angle, then straight down, across to the left, and back up to form the back leg.


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How to draw a black cat silhouette step 4

Bring the line up, then add another leg in front of the first. Draw a horizontal line, and then add two front legs, before bringing the line up to complete the outline.


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How to draw a black cat silhouette step 5

Use the black pen to fill in the shape and complete your black cat.


According to some stories, black cats can bring you luck – so remember to keep them close this season!

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