Capturing a mid-air leaping pose with raised clawed paws is the core skill this guide practices, and cat Mario from the Super Mario series gives that challenge a fun target for anyone working through how to draw cat Mario. The 16 steps keep the process steady and build the figure from basic shapes up to the full cat suit with ears, tail, and open smiling mouth.
Cat Suit Proportions and the Jumping Pose
This is a full-body standing build with no background, so all 16 steps focus on the character. The asymmetry of both arms raised at once, combined with the wide leaping stance, means you get practice holding a dynamic pose consistent across the whole figure. The result is clean line art without color, so the focus stays on shape control and confident linework throughout.
Cat Mario’s Key Visual Features
- Full cat suit with ears and tail
- Large round nose, thick mustache
- Both arms raised with cat paw hands
- Cat paw feet at the bottom
- Open smiling mouth, leaping pose
If you want more Super Mario characters to sketch after this one, the Blooper and Luigi tutorials are good next steps, and Monty Mole is a shorter, low-complexity build worth trying if you want a quick win between longer sessions.
Reading the Step Colors
Each step image uses a three-color system to show exactly what is new and what is already set:
- Red Color: lines added in the current step.
- Black Color: lines completed earlier.
- Gray Color: base sketch for structure.
How to Draw Cat Mario: Step-by-Step Tutorial
Finished Your Cat Mario? Show It Off
Drop your finished drawing in the comments below. Seeing how different people handle the leaping pose and the paw details is always useful for anyone still working through the steps. New tutorials go up on Facebook and Telegram as soon as they are published, a new YouTube video based on existing guides posts every single day, and Pinterest stays regularly updated too. If you enjoyed this one, the Dorrie walkthrough and the Piranha Plant step-by-step are worth checking out next. Supporting the project on Patreon keeps new tutorials coming and gives you access to unique hand-drawn coloring pages as well.