Tom and Jerry Drawing: Step-by-Step Tutorial & Easy Ideas
Want to draw Tom and Jerry that actually looks right? Start with the character’s two or three signature shapes and build from there. This page covers the full process — nine steps from first line to finished drawing — followed by Tom and Jerry drawing ideas in every style: easy, cute, realistic, and a few you probably haven't tried.
- Difficulty Medium
- Time ~20 min
- Tools Pencil, eraser, paper
- Starts with the character’s two or three signature shapes
How to Draw Tom and Jerry Step by Step
Step 1 of 9
Cat head and body
Draw a light circle for the cat's head near the top, then a wide oval below it for the body, overlapping slightly.
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Cat head and body
Draw a light circle for the cat's head near the top, then a wide oval below it for the body, overlapping slightly.
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Head and mouse guide
Trace the cat's head outline on the circle, then draw a small light circle in front on the lower left for the mouse's body.
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Cat ears and eyes
Add two triangle ears on top of the cat's head, then two almond eyes below them.
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Cat nose and body
Add a small triangle nose below the eyes, then trace the cat's body outline on the oval.
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Cat arms and legs
Draw two rounded arms hanging from the cat's shoulders, then two short legs at the base of the body.
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Mouse body outline
Trace a rounded mouse body outline with a small pointed snout on the small circle.
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Mouse ears, eyes, tail
Add two round ears on top of the mouse's head, two tiny round eyes, and a thin curling tail from its lower side.
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Ink the lines
Go over every kept line with dark ink, then erase the light head, body and mouse guides.
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Color the duo
Fill the cat gray-blue with a lighter belly, and the mouse light brown with a pink tail and ears.
Tom and Jerry Drawing Ideas to Try Next
Once the basic Tom and Jerry clicks, run it through these variations — each one practices a different skill while staying on a subject you already know.
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Chibi Tom and Jerry
Two-heads-tall version: giant head, tiny body, maximum cute — the most forgiving fan-art style.
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An expression sheet
The same face six times: happy, angry, shocked, smug, sleepy, crying — how professionals actually practice a character.
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Tom and Jerry doing something mundane
Grocery shopping, waiting for the bus, doing taxes — the comedy of icons in ordinary life.
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Tom and Jerry in a different art style
Redraw the character as if another show's artist drew them — a style-study exercise fans love to see.
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Tom and Jerry as a simple icon
Reduce the character to 3–4 shapes that still read instantly — a real design challenge.
Tips for Better Tom and Jerry Drawings
- Likeness lives in the silhouette: if you fill your character drawing with solid black and it’s still recognizable, you’ve nailed it. If not, no amount of interior detail will save it.
- Count heads: character proportions are deliberate design choices, and using the wrong head-count is why fan art looks "off" even when every feature is right.
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What is the easiest way to draw Tom and Jerry?
Start with the character’s two or three signature shapes, keeping your lines light. Refine the outline, add the defining details, then erase the construction shapes. The nine-step method above breaks this down — most people get a recognizable Tom and Jerry on their very first try with it.
How long should it take to draw Tom and Jerry?
A simple Tom and Jerry drawing takes about 20 minutes following this tutorial. A quick doodle version can be done in two or three minutes, while a detailed, fully-shaded study might take an hour. Speed comes with repetition — the second attempt is always faster than the first.
What do I need to draw Tom and Jerry?
Just a pencil, an eraser, and any paper. An HB pencil for construction lines and a 2B for final outlines is a nice upgrade, and colored pencils or markers finish it off — but nothing on this page requires special supplies.
Can kids draw Tom and Jerry?
Yes — Tom and Jerry is very manageable once you use construction shapes, and this method was written for first-timers. Kids can follow the same steps; just expect wobblier lines and more charm.
