A sitting cat in side view with a curled tail, drawn with simple black marker contours.

Drawing referenceAbout reference use

One curious cat

A small cat looking up at something interesting. Build its shape with a few gentle curves and a curled tail.

Animals Easy Marker10 min, at your pace

A way into the drawing

Start with the body
Draw a rounded upright shape that is narrower at the top. Add a small circle for the head.
Find the ears and paws
Place two pointed ears and a tiny muzzle. Indicate the front paws with short curved lines.
Curl the tail
Wrap a long tail around the base. Finish with an eye, nose, and a few confident whiskers.

A small thing to tryKeep the whiskers light and quick. Three well-placed lines can say more than lots of detail.