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How to draw a bear

A cuddly sitting bear with round ears and a big oval body, drawn in six simple steps.

Beginner bear

6 steps

A large circle for the head and two round ears, then the eyes, nose and mouth, a large oval body, the arms and legs, and a few simple detail lines to finish. Six steps.

What you need

A pencil, an eraser and a sheet of paper are enough. Draw lightly at first, then trace the lines you want to keep when your bear is finished.

  1. Step 1 of 6

    Draw the bear's head

    Begin with one large circle. This becomes the bear's head and gives you a simple base for the ears and muzzle.

    Step 1: draw the bear's head when drawing a bear
    Your drawing after step 1
  2. Step 2 of 6

    Add two round ears

    Draw one small round ear on each side of the top of the head. Let the head circle overlap their lower edges.

    Step 2: add two round ears when drawing a bear
    Your drawing after step 2
  3. Step 3 of 6

    Draw the bear's face

    Add two round eyes and an oval muzzle. Place a dark nose inside the muzzle and use short curves for the mouth.

    Step 3: draw the bear's face when drawing a bear
    Your drawing after step 3
  4. Step 4 of 6

    Add the bear's oval body

    Draw a large upright oval below the head. Overlap it slightly to create a soft, seated body shape.

    Step 4: add the bear's oval body when drawing a bear
    Your drawing after step 4
  5. Step 5 of 6

    Draw the arms and legs

    Add a long rounded arm on each side and two large oval feet at the bottom. Keep all four shapes close to the body.

    Step 5: draw the arms and legs when drawing a bear
    Your drawing after step 5
  6. Step 6 of 6

    Finish with simple paw details

    Add one curved pad line inside each foot and two short belly lines. These few details complete the bear without making it complicated.

    Step 6: finish with simple paw details when drawing a bear
    Your drawing after step 6

That's it! You have drawn a bear.

Trace your favorite lines a little darker, erase any unwanted pencil marks and add color if you would like.

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