If the internet has taught us anything, it is that cats are not merely pets; they are liquid entities, agents of chaos, and masters of the “derp.” For artists, doodlers, and journal enthusiasts, there is no muse quite as forgiving or as entertaining as the domestic house cat.
Whether you are looking to decorate your bullet journal, create custom stickers, or just unwind after a long day with some low-pressure sketching, goofy cat doodles are the perfect remedy. The best part? You don’t need to be an expert anatomist. In fact, the worse you are at “proper” anatomy, the funnier the cat usually looks.
This guide is your ultimate inspiration bank. We are diving deep into the world of bleps, loaves, zoomies, and liquid felines. Grab your favorite pen—it’s time to get silly.
Why Goofy Cats Are the Perfect Doodle Subject
Before we dive into the prompts, let’s embrace the philosophy of the “Derpy Cat Doodle.”
- Mistakes are Features: Did you draw one eye way bigger than the other? Congratulations, that cat is now “surprised.” Did the body turn out too long? You have successfully drawn a “Long Boi.”
- Shapes are Simple: At their core, cats are just potatoes with ears. Or loaves of bread with tails. If you can draw a bean, a circle, or a blob, you can draw a cat.
- The Mood Booster: It is scientifically impossible (probably) to draw a cat stuck in a blind cord without smiling.
Below, you will find categorized ideas ranging from easy beginner shapes to specific “cat logic” scenarios.
Category 1: The “Liquid State” Collection
Cats do not abide by the laws of physics. Use these prompts to practice fluid lines and organic, weird shapes.
1. The Glass Bowl Meltdown
Draw a cat that has fallen asleep inside a clear glass fishbowl or salad bowl. The key here is the “squish.”
- How to draw it: Start with the bowl shape. Fill the bottom half entirely with “cat liquid.” Add two ears poking out the top and perhaps a tail pressed visibly against the glass.
- The Detail: Add a smooshed face pressing against the glass wall.
2. The Sofa Spill
We’ve all seen it: a cat that is half on the couch, half off, flowing like a Salvador Dalí clock.
- The Pose: The front paws are on the floor, the back legs are still on the sofa cushion, and the midsection is stretched impossibly long.
- The Face: Eyes half-open, completely unbothered by the rush of blood to the head.
3. The “If I Fits, I Sits” (Box Edition)
A large cat in a tiny box is a classic.
- The Idea: Draw a small cardboard box with “Amazon” or “Fragile” written on it. Now, draw a cat muffin-topping over the edges. The fur should look like it’s exploding out of the container.
- Variation: A cat trying to fit into a shoe box where only the front paws fit, and the rest of the cat looks confused.
4. The Sink Sleeper
Cats love bathroom sinks. Draw a perfectly circular cat filling the basin.
- The Shape: This is essentially a circle with ears. The tail can curl around the faucet.
- Pro Tip: Add a water droplet dripping from the tap onto the cat’s head, with the cat looking annoyed but too lazy to move.
5. The Noodle Spine
A cat sleeping on a cat tree, but their head is hanging upside down while their feet are pointing the other way.
- The Challenge: twist the body in the middle. Think of a wet towel being wrung out—that is the anatomy of a sleeping cat.
Category 2: Facial Expressions & The “Blep”
The face is where the personality shines. You don’t need realistic shading; you need dramatic eyes and tiny tongues.
6. The Classic Blep
The tongue tip is out. Just a little bit.
- The Look: Big, empty, staring eyes. No thoughts behind them. Just elevator music.
- The Tongue: A tiny, pink “U” shape right below the nose.
7. The 3 AM Zoomies Eyes
- The Look: Pupils fully dilated (giant black circles with a tiny rim of color). Ears pinned back “airplane style.”
- Context: Add motion lines around the head to show vibrating energy.
8. The “Judgey” Glare
The cat that is disappointed in your life choices.
- The Look: Eyes half-closed (flat line on top). Mouth is a straight line or slightly frowned.
- Prop: Maybe holding an empty food bowl to emphasize the judgment.
9. The Brain Freeze
A cat that just smelled something weird or ate ice cream.
- The Look: Mouth slightly open, eyes wide and looking in different directions.
- The Vibe: Pure shock.
10. The Scrungy Face
The mid-sneeze or mid-yawn face.
- The Look: Nose wrinkled up (draw little lines across the bridge of the nose). Eyes squinted shut. Mouth open showing tiny teefies (fangs).
Category 3: Cat Logic & Daily Dramas
These doodles tell a story. They capture the inexplicable things cats do that drive us crazy.
11. The Keyboard Warrior
A cat sitting directly on a laptop keyboard while a human hand tries to type around them.
- Caption Idea: “I am helping.”
- The Doodle: Draw the laptop screen with gibberish typing (e.g., “askdjf;alksdf”) and the cat looking proud.
12. The Invisible Ghost Hunter
A cat staring intensely at a blank corner of the room.
- The Stance: Rigid posture, tail puffed up, eyes locked on nothing.
- The Spook: Add a tiny, cute ghost in the corner that only the cat can see.
13. The Doorway Dilemma
A cat standing at an open door, looking outside, but not going out.
- The Pose: One paw hovering over the threshold.
- The Vibe: Indecision.
14. The Gift Giver
A cat presenting a “gift” to its owner.
- The Gift: A dead leaf, a bottle cap, or a sock.
- The Pride: Chest puffed out, tail high and quivering.
15. The Christmas Tree Disaster
A cat tangled in Christmas lights.
- The Tangle: Wrap the wire loosely around the cat’s body.
- The Expression: Regret? No. Determination.
Category 4: Goofy Costumes & Personification
Sometimes we project our human silliness onto them. These are great for greeting cards.
16. The “Purr-ista”
A cat in a green apron holding a coffee cup.
- The Detail: The cup says “Meowbucks.” The cat looks tired.
17. The Business Cat
A cat wearing a collar and a tie, sitting at a desk.
- The Prop: A mouse (computer mouse) that they are actually batting off the table.
18. The Sushi Cat
A cat rolled up in a blanket (a “Purrito”) looking like a sushi roll.
- The Ingredients: Draw the blanket with a seaweed (nori) pattern or a tortilla texture.
19. The Space Cadet
A cat in a fishbowl astronaut helmet.
- The Background: Tiny drawn stars and a yarn-ball planet.
20. The Bread Winner
A cat with its head stuck through a slice of bread.
- The Look: A reference to the “in-bread cat” meme. The face is framed by the crust.
Category 5: Minimalist & Tiny Doodles (For Bullet Journals)
These are quick, 30-second doodles perfect for filling small gaps in your planner.
21. The Loaf Check
A simple rectangle with rounded corners. Two triangle ears on one end, a tail on the other. No legs visible.
22. The Peeker
Just the top of a cat’s head (ears and eyes) peeking over a horizontal line (like a text box or calendar grid).
23. The Hanging Cat
A cat dangling from a line by one paw.
- Use Case: Hang them from your “To Do” list header.
24. The Butt Wiggle
A cat seen from behind, ready to pounce.
- The Action: Draw the rear end slightly higher than the head, with wiggle lines around the hips.
25. The Paw Print Path
Not a cat, but the evidence of one. Draw a trail of muddy paw prints walking across your page and over your writing.
Category 6: The “Zoomies” Motion Series
Capturing speed in a still image.
26. The Drift
A cat running around a corner, slipping on a hardwood floor.
- The Effect: Draw the legs splayed out sideways. Use speed lines to show the slide.
27. The Wall Run
A cat running vertically up a wall (Parkour!).
- The Angle: Draw the cat defying gravity, perhaps chasing a laser pointer dot.
28. The Mid-Air Crab
A cat jumping with back arched and all four legs stiff (the Halloween cat pose), but mid-air.
Pro Tips: How to Style Your Doodles for Pinterest
If you are planning to share your creations on Pinterest, presentation matters! Here is how to make your doodles “pin-worthy.”
1. The Materials Matter
You don’t need expensive gear, but contrast helps.
- Black Fineliners: Micron or Uni Pin pens give crisp, dark lines that scan well.
- Highlighters: Use mildliners (pastel colors) to add simple spots of color. A grey cat with pink cheeks is instantly cuter.
- Kraft Paper: Drawing on brown kraft paper with a white gel pen creates a trendy, rustic look.
2. Create “Sheet” Layouts
Pinterest users love “Flash Sheets”—a single page filled with 10-20 small doodles around a theme.
- Idea: Create a “Cat Moods” sheet. Draw the same cat in 9 different emotional states (Hungry, Sleepy, Angry, zoomy, etc.).
- Idea: Create a “Cats as Food” sheet (Cat cupcake, Cat ice cream, Cat sushi).
3. Add Cute Annotations
Don’t just draw the cat; label it with funny text.
- Arrow pointing to belly: ” Forbidden fluff.”
- Arrow pointing to claws: “Murder mittens.”
- Arrow pointing to mouth: “Scream void.”
- Hand-lettering adds a graphic design element that stops the scroll.
4. Step-by-Step Tutorials
The highest-performing content on Pinterest is educational.
- Break down your “Loaf Cat” into 3 steps:
- Draw a potato.
- Add triangles.
- Add whiskers.
- Take a photo of this process and stack it vertically.
Advanced Challenge: The “Hybrid” Animals
If you master the standard cat, try these goofy hybrids to stretch your imagination.
- The Cat-erpillar: A very long cat with many pairs of short legs.
- The Cat-ctus: A cactus in a pot, but the branches are shaped like cat paws and it has a cat face.
- The Octo-puss: A cat head with eight tentacle legs (perfect for an underwater theme).
- The Bat-Cat: A cat hanging upside down with leathery wings (a classic “fruit bat” look).
Final Thoughts: Embrace the Imperfection
The beauty of doodling goofy cats is that you cannot mess it up. If the line is wobbly, the cat is just fluffy. If the eyes are crooked, the cat is just acting silly.
Next Step for You:
Grab a sticky note right now—yes, right now—and draw The Liquid Bowl Cat (Idea #1). Don’t overthink it. Once you start, you’ll find that your sketchbook fills up faster than a food bowl at dinner time.
Happy Doodling!
