Free printable coloring page
Resting Cat Coloring Page
A cat rests on its side with its head raised and its tail curled beside it.
- Difficulty
- easy
- Suggested age
- About 5–7 years
- Format
- PDF, PNG, SVG (account required)
- Paper
- A4 + US Letter
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In this picture
A kitten lies lengthwise with its front paws overlapping at the left and its hindquarters tucked to the right. Its head stays upright and looks toward the viewer. The long tail follows the lower edge of the body before curling inward. Short tufts around the chest and ears add texture without filling the blank background.
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Is this the page for you?
- easy difficulty
- A single reclining silhouette has broad flank areas, with a few tighter joins between the crossed paws.
- Skills to try
- Reading overlapping shapes: One forepaw crosses the other, so the lower paw should remain visibly behind.
- Suggested age: About 5–7 years
- Long open areas invite broad strokes; the paw overlap needs slower attention. 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
- 1254 × 1672 pixels
- The horizontal body sits in the middle of a portrait sheet, with open paper above and below.
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
Sandy resting cat
A pale chest separates the upright head from the stretched body.
- Ginger
Lay a soft base across the long back and haunch.
- Cream
Keep the chest and nearer paw lighter.
- Pink
Color the ear interiors and nose sparingly.
Cool fur, warm paws
Use the lower outline for a restrained shadow.
- Gray
Fill the flank and the outer tail curve.
- Blue
Add a very light shadow under the overlapping paws.
- Cream
Leave the muzzle and chest warm and light.
Ideas
Working with this drawing
- Use a lighter tone on the nearer forepaw to separate the crossing legs.
- Sweep color along the long flank, then shorten the strokes at the chest tufts.
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