Learn How to Draw a Bear Step by Step: A Beginner’s Guide [With Video]

Supplies Needed for Bear Drawing

Before we dive into the step-by-step tutorial, make sure you have the basic drawing supplies ready. All you need is a sketching pad, drawing pencils, and an eraser. No need to splurge on expensive art supplies for practice drawing.

If you plan to add color to your bear drawing, have quality colored pencils handy. Here are some budget-friendly options to consider.

How to Draw a Bear Easily and Quickly

Bears are undeniably adorable creatures, whether they’re teddy bears, cartoon characters, or real-life animals. In this tutorial, we will focus on drawing a simple brown bear. However, keep in mind that bears come in various beautiful colors like black, brown, white, and even multicolored.

Step 1: Draw the Bear Head

Start by sketching the face of your cute bear. Pay attention to the proportions and shape of the head.

Step 2: Draw Bear Ears

No bear drawing is complete without fluffy ears. Draw two half circles on each side of the bear’s head. Make sure one is smaller and fits inside the other.

Step 3: Draw Some Bear Eyes

Now, let’s give your bear some expressive eyes. Draw two symmetrical eyes that bring your bear to life.

Step 4: Shade/Color in the Bear Eyes

If you’re not coloring your drawing, you can shade in the eyes to add depth. Otherwise, skip this step.

Step 5: Draw the Bear Nose

Next, draw a wide circle that represents the bear’s nose.

Step 6: Shade/Color in the Bear Nose

In this step, shade in the bear’s nose to give it a realistic appearance. If you’re using color, you can apply it now.

Step 7: Draw the Bear Mouth

Complete the bear’s face by drawing a mouth. Create two half circles that connect to the bottom middle of the bear’s nose. The open part of the circle should face upwards. Add another half circle at the bottom middle of the first two.

Step 8: Draw the Bear Arms

Draw two symmetrical arms that curve towards the middle of the bear’s body. These arms will give your bear a huggable look.

Step 9: Draw the Bear Feet

Sketch two ovals pointing outwards and to the side. These ovals will serve as the bear’s feet.

Step 10: Draw the Bear Feet Details

Now, let’s add some adorable details to the bear’s feet. Draw the toes and foot pads for an extra touch of cuteness.

Step 11: Draw the Sides of the Bear

Connect the sides of the bear’s arms to its feet by drawing curved lines on either side. This will create the body of the bear.

Step 12: Draw the Bottom of the Bear

Draw a curved line between the bear’s feet to complete the bottom of its body.

Step 13: Finished!

Congratulations, you’ve completed your bear drawing! Take a moment to appreciate your masterpiece.

Step 14: Color in Your Bear (Optional)

If you want to add some color to your drawing, here’s an example of a shaded brown bear that you can use as a reference.

Watch this Bear Drawing Tutorial Video

If you prefer visual guidance, check out our video tutorial on drawing a bear. It provides step-by-step instructions to help you create your own cute bear masterpiece.

Learn How to Draw More Cute Animals

If you enjoyed this bear drawing guide, you might be wondering what to draw next. We recommend the book “How to Draw 101 Animals” by Dan Green. It’s a comprehensive guide that teaches you how to draw various animals in a fun and easy way.

Feel free to let us know in the comments what else you’d like to learn how to draw. We’re here to help!

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