Free printable coloring page

Cat Watching a Butterfly Coloring Page

A cat lifts a front paw toward a butterfly.

Difficulty: easy
Suggested age: About 5–7 years
Format: PDF, PNG, SVG (account required)
Paper: A4 + US Letter

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A kitten sits with its face turned upward toward a butterfly at the upper right. One front paw is lifted beneath the insect, while the other supports the body. The tail rises behind the cat on the left. Small outlined spots divide the butterfly wings, adding a much finer area above the broad kitten shape.

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Is this the page for you?

easy difficulty: Most of the cat is open, but the butterfly's tiny wing spots need a finer point than the body.
Skills to try: Changing from large to small shapes: The broad chest and little wing spots call for different stroke sizes on the same page.
Suggested age: About 5–7 years: The cat can be filled with a crayon; an adult may help point out the tiny butterfly sections. This is a suggestion; comfort with the shapes matters more than age.

Files

Print & file specifications

PDF · PNG · SVG (account required)

A4 PDF: 1 page · Portrait
595.28 × 841.89 pt
Printable area: 523.28 × 769.89 pt
At least 36 pt (0.5 in) margins; centered artwork may leave more white space.
US Letter PDF: 1 page · Portrait
612 × 792 pt
Printable area: 540.00 × 720.00 pt
At least 36 pt (0.5 in) margins; centered artwork may leave more white space.
PNG image: 1086 × 1448 pixels

The butterfly sits apart from the cat; include both silhouettes if you cut the finished picture out.

Color

Color this picture

These are suggested colors for the objects in the picture. You can choose your own colors.

Two palettes for this picture

Ginger and lavender wings

Use the smaller butterfly as a cool accent.

Ginger
Color the cat body and tall tail.
Lavender
Fill the larger butterfly wing compartments.
Pink
Pick out the wing spots and inner ears.

Gray cat, golden visitor

A warm insect contrasts with the quiet coat below.

Gray
Apply a light layer to the face and seated body.
Gold
Color the butterfly wings around their dark outlines.
Cream
Leave the chest and lifted paw visibly lighter.

Ideas

Working with this drawing

Choose the butterfly colors first, then echo one of them lightly inside the ears.
Keep a pale area around the upturned muzzle so the whiskers remain clear.

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