What you need
A pencil, an eraser and a sheet of paper are enough. Draw lightly at first, then trace the lines you want to keep when your persian cat is finished.
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Draw the Persian cat's round head
Begin with a large circle for the head. A broad, round shape helps create the compact look of a Persian cat.
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Add two small rounded ears
Draw a short curved ear on each side of the top of the head. Keep the ears smaller than you would for most other cats.
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Draw the flat Persian face
Add two big round eyes and a tiny nose near the center of the face. Draw a short mouth below it, then add whiskers and soft cheek tufts.
Beginner tip: Placing the nose close to the eyes creates the Persian's characteristic flat-faced expression.
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Create a wide fluffy body
Draw a broad, rounded body under the head with small zigzags around the outside. Add two short front legs and compact paws.
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Add the back legs and thick tail
Round out the seated back legs on both sides. Draw a large fluffy tail resting beside the body with a cloud-like outline.
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Finish the Persian cat's thick coat
Use short curved strokes across the head, chest, body and tail to suggest dense, long fur. Leave open white space between the marks for a clean finish.
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That's it! You have drawn a persian cat.
Trace your favorite lines a little darker, erase any unwanted pencil marks and add color if you would like.
