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How to draw a cute bear step by step

This bear sits and hugs a pot of honey. Start with the head and the face, add round ears, then the pot, the paws and the legs. In each picture, the new part is pink, so you always know what to draw next.

  • Easy
  • About 15 minutes
  • 8 steps
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Finished drawing of a bear

What you need

  • Paper
  • A pencil and an eraser
  • Colored pencils, markers or crayons

How to draw a bear step by step

In each picture, the new part is pink. Draw it, then go on to the next step.

  1. How to draw a bear, step 1: draw the head

    Draw the head

    Draw a wide rounded shape, flatter at the bottom, like a bun. Add a light cross through it: it shows where the middle of the face is.

  2. How to draw a bear, step 2: draw the face

    Draw the face

    Draw two curved lines for closed, happy eyes. Below them, add a round muzzle with a small nose and a wide open smile.

  3. How to draw a bear, step 3: add the ears

    Add the ears

    Draw two round ears on top of the head, one on each side, with a smaller curve inside each. Add a little tuft of fur between them.

  4. How to draw a bear, step 4: draw the honey pot

    Draw the honey pot

    Below the head, draw a round pot with a wide oval rim. Its top overlaps the bottom of the head.

  5. How to draw a bear, step 5: add the arms and the label

    Add the arms and the label

    Draw two short arms wrapping around the pot, with round paws on its sides. Write HONEY on the pot, or leave it blank.

  6. How to draw a bear, step 6: draw the body and legs

    Draw the body and legs

    Draw the round belly behind the pot and two big legs that stick out to the sides, like the bear is sitting on the ground.

  7. How to draw a bear, step 7: add the details

    Add the details

    Draw round pads on the soles of the feet and a honey drip running down from the rim. Erase the cross on the face.

  8. How to draw a bear, step 8: color your bear

    Color your bear

    Go over the final lines. Color the fur warm brown, the paw pads and cheeks pink and the honey pot golden yellow.

All 8 steps of drawing a bear in one picture

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Questions

How do I draw a bear face?

Draw two curved lines for closed eyes, then a round muzzle below them with a small nose and a smile. Step 2 shows where each part goes.

How do I draw bear ears?

Draw two round half-circles on top of the head, then a smaller curve inside each one. Keep them the same size so the head looks even.

Is this bear easy enough for kids?

Yes. It is built from simple shapes, and most kids from about 6 can follow it. Younger children can draw it together with a grown-up.

How long does it take to draw this bear?

About 15 minutes for the outline. Coloring takes a little longer.

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