How to draw a warrior cat - a free warrior cat drawing guide
Draw a warrior cat step by step using simple shapes, add fur patterns, facial expressions, and battle ready poses to practice animal anatomy and shading.
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Step-by-step guide to draw a warrior cat
How to draw a Warrior Cat!
Step 1
Draw a circle for the warrior cat's head.
Step 2
Draw an oval below and slightly behind the head circle for the body.
Step 3
Add one vertical and one horizontal guideline across the head circle to map the face.
Step 4
Draw two triangular ears on top of the head circle.
Step 5
Sketch a rounded muzzle at the front of the head and a short neck connecting the head to the body.
Step 6
Draw two almond-shaped eyes along the horizontal guideline.
Step 7
Draw a small triangle at the end of the muzzle for the nose.
Step 8
Draw a short curved line under the nose for the mouth and a tiny line up for a cheek expression.
Step 9
Draw simple lines and small circles to map the legs in a battle-ready pose with one front leg reaching forward and one hind leg bent.
Step 10
Draw paws at the ends of the leg lines and a long curved tail to show motion.
Step 11
Add fur patterns and markings like stripes or patches and short flick strokes for fur texture around the cheeks chest and tail.
Step 12
Trace your favorite final lines with a black pen or marker to make the drawing bold.
Step 13
Erase the pencil guidelines gently so only your clean drawing remains.
Step 14
Colour and add shading by pressing harder for darker areas and leaving light spots for highlights.
Step 15
Share your finished warrior cat on DIY.org
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!
Help!?
What can we use if we don't have a black pen or marker for tracing?
Use a dark graphite pencil, a fine-tip felt pen, or a dark gel pen to trace your favorite final lines in the step Trace your favorite final lines with a black pen or marker and then erase the pencil guidelines gently.
My warrior cat's legs look awkward—how can I fix the battle-ready pose?
Go back to Draw simple lines and small circles to map the legs, adjust the small circles as joints to reposition the front leg reaching forward and the hind leg bent, then redraw the paws at the ends before inking.
How can I adapt this drawing for younger or older kids?
For younger kids, simplify to just the head circle, body oval, triangular ears and basic paws to color in, while older kids can add detailed fur patterns, shading when they Colour and add shading by pressing harder, and more dynamic poses.
How can we personalize or enhance the finished warrior cat drawing?
Add unique fur markings and scars in Add fur patterns and markings, give the cat armor or a battle background, and use layered coloring with darker pressure for shadows to make it dramatic before sharing on DIY.org.
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Facts about animal drawing and anatomy
🦴 A cat's spine is extremely flexible, letting it twist mid-air — great reference for dynamic battle-ready poses.
🐱 Cats have over 20 muscles that control their ears — perfect for drawing lots of expressive ear shapes.
🖌️ Good shading and contrast can turn flat lines into fluffy fur and give your warrior cat a three-dimensional look.
🎨 Many artists start with simple shapes (circles, ovals, triangles) to build a convincing animal form before adding details.
📚 The Warriors series has sold millions of copies worldwide, inspiring tons of fan-made warrior cat art and stories.
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