Cat Looking Back Coloring Page

About this page

Seen mostly from behind, a seated cat twists its head around to look over its shoulder at the viewer. The back forms a big, smooth curve down the center of the page, with a front leg and paw peeking out at the right and one hind foot at the bottom. A long tail sweeps from the lower left across the base in a wide curve. The face shows both eyes, a little nose and whiskers extending to the right, and the ears point up. Light fur strokes appear only along the neck and edges. The back view is an unusual angle, and the large unbroken back works well for a single bold color or a soft pattern. This is a straightforward page for kids who like to try a new cat pose.

In this picture

• cat from behind
• head turned back
• pointed ears
• long tail
• front paw
• hind foot
• whiskers

Coloring ideas

• Paint the broad back with a single color and add patches
• Fade the tail to a lighter shade toward its tip
• Give the cat a sleek black coat and bright yellow eyes
• Draw a floor line under it using your favorite color

Suggested palette

• black
• yellow
• chestnut
• silver
• peach

Good for

• Cat portrait collection
• Pose and angle talk in an art class
• Easy morning warm-up

Coloring tips

• Start with the largest areas, then add detail.
• Test markers on spare paper to prevent bleed-through.
• Use lighter layers first when working with colored pencils.

Print guide

1. Choose the PDF that matches your paper size.
2. Print at 100% scale or “actual size”.
3. Use portrait orientation and normal print quality.