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How to Draw Garfield (Step-by-step)

Ready to learn how to draw Garfield, the world’s laziest and sassiest orange cat? 🧡 Whether you’re a comic fan or just love drawing expressive characters, this step-by-step Garfield drawing tutorial is perfect for beginners and…

  • Easy
  • 15 minutes
  • 11 steps
How to draw Garfield

Before You Start

Ready to learn how to draw Garfield, the world’s laziest and sassiest orange cat? 🧡 Whether you’re a comic fan or just love drawing expressive characters, this step-by-step Garfield drawing tutorial is perfect for beginners and kids alike!

This guide is part of our growing Cute Drawing Blog — your cozy corner to explore, sketch, and smile. Let’s draw Garfield together!

How to draw Garfield Step-by-step

Step 1

Draw an ellipse shape for the head of Garfield

Start with a simple ellipse to outline Garfield’s big ol’ head.

Step 1 Draw an ellipse shape for the head.
Step 2

Sketch the body shape

Draw an oval shape right below the head. It should overlap a bit for that chubby charm.

Step 2 Draw an oval shape for the body
Step 3

Add two triangle ears

Draw two small triangles at the top of the head — these are Garfield’s signature ears.

Step 3 Draw two triangle for the ears
Step 4

Add the arms

On each side of the body, draw a teardrop shape that intersects the oval — these form Garfield’s arms.

Step 4 Add two teardrops on either side of the body
Step 5

Shape the legs

Now draw a trapezoid for the legs. Make sure the bottom is narrower than the top.

Step 5 Draw a trapezoid for the legs, the bottom narrower than the top
Step 6

Add Garfield’s feet

Draw two wide ellipses at the base of the legs to form his chunky feet.

Step 6 Draw two ellipses for the feet
Step 7

Draw the tail

From behind the legs, add Garfield’s tail curving upward. Use long, wavy lines.

Step 7 Add the tail
Step 8

Outline the full shape

Follow the outermost edges and smooth the shapes together. Soften any sharp corners to get that classic cartoon style.

Step 8 Follow the outer most contours of the original shapes
Step 9

Add the face

Time for that iconic expression! Draw Garfield’s sleepy eyelids, wide cheeks, and cute round nose. Use the guides to place them evenly.

Step 9 Erase original lines and add facial feature
Step 10

Add fur and stripes

Draw fur details, the inside of the ears, and Garfield’s signature stripes across his face, back, and tail.

Step 10 Add details like fur, ear definition, whiskers
Step 11

Color your Garfield!

Use orange for his fur, black for the stripes, and a soft pink for cheeks or nose if you’d like. Now you’ve got a sassy Garfield full of attitude!

Step 11 Color Garfield

Final Tips

Now that you’ve drawn your very own Garfield, why stop here? There’s a whole world of cute, chubby, cheeky characters waiting for you to bring them to life. Whether it’s puppies, desserts, or spooky ghost pups — your next sketch might be your cutest one yet!

So grab your pen, stay cozy, and let’s keep doodling together. Happy drawing!

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