Cat in Santa Hat Coloring Page

Curved stripes flow across the cat's body in a classic tabby pattern, from the rounded head down through the chest and front legs. The Santa hat's fur trim creates a textured band above the cat's alert ears, topped by a circular pom-pom that adds vertical height to the composition. Pine needles radiate outward from the evergreen branch in the corner, while the Christmas stocking displays a defined cuff and toe section. The tabby stripes need careful attention to create realistic fur depth-try alternating between darker brown and lighter tan shades for dimensional effect. Traditional red and white for the Santa hat pairs naturally with green pine needles, though the stocking could use burgundy, navy, or patterned holiday colors. Blend gray tones into the white fur areas around the cat's chest and paws to avoid flat coloring, and add subtle shading beneath the whiskers for facial definition.