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This tutorial will show you a few easy steps on how to draw a teddy bear.
Steps
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![Step 1 Draw a shape that is narrow on top and is slightly wide on the bottom.]()
Draw a shape that is narrow on top and is slightly wide on the bottom. -
![Step 2 Draw the arms and legs using imperfect rectangular shapes.]()
Draw the arms and legs using imperfect rectangular shapes.Advertisement -
![Step 3 Draw the ears using two small circles on each side of the head.]()
Draw the ears using two small circles on each side of the head. -
![Step 4 Sketch the eyes using two small egg shapes and the eyebrows using two slanted lines.]()
Sketch the eyes using two small egg shapes and the eyebrows using two slanted lines. Draw a cute nose using a small circle with a very short line below it. Add a smile on the bear’s face using a curved line. -
![Step 5 Sketch the outline of the bear’s body using the guidelines you have drawn earlier.]()
Sketch the outline of the bear’s body using the guidelines you have drawn earlier. -
![Step 6 Draw a small shape that is wider on the bottom, on the bear’s belly.]()
Draw a small shape that is wider on the bottom, on the bear’s belly. Add small circular shapes on the bear’s ears. -
![Step 7 Erase unnecessary lines from the drawing.]()
Erase unnecessary lines from the drawing. -
![Step 8 Color the drawing.]()
Color the drawing.
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![Step 1 Draw a rectangular shape with smooth corners and bigger base.]()
Draw a rectangular shape with smooth corners and bigger base. -
![Step 2 Draw the bear’s limbs by using appropriate rectangular shapes with smooth corners.]()
Draw the bear’s limbs by using appropriate rectangular shapes with smooth corners. -
![Step 3 Draw two hoops with outer and inner circles at the left and right ends at the upper part of the rectangle.]()
Draw two hoops with outer and inner circles at the left and right ends at the upper part of the rectangle. This would be for the ears. -
![Step 4 Draw and add details for the eyes, mouth, nose, and snout of the bear.]()
Draw and add details for the eyes, mouth, nose, and snout of the bear. -
![Step 5 Draw an oval shape below the snout.]()
Draw an oval shape below the snout. -
![Step 6 Trace with a pen and erase unnecessary lines.]()
Trace with a pen and erase unnecessary lines. Add details for the fur. -
![Step 7 Color to your liking!]()
Color to your liking!
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![Step 1 Draw a circle for the teddy bear’s head and an oblong for its body.]()
Draw a circle for the teddy bear’s head and an oblong for its body. -
![Step 2 Add two curved lines on each side of the oblong for the bear’s arms.]()
Add two curved lines on each side of the oblong for the bear’s arms. -
![Step 3 Draw two small circles below the oblong for the bear’s feet.]()
Draw two small circles below the oblong for the bear’s feet. -
![Step 4 Add the ears using two small circles on each side of the head.]()
Add the ears using two small circles on each side of the head. Draw a wide circle inside the bear’s head for the nozzle. -
![Step 5 Draw details of the face.]()
Draw details of the face. Add the eyes using two small circles and the eyebrows using small slanted lines above the eyes. Draw an oblong for the nose and a vertical line below it. Use two small circles to add details to the ears. -
![Step 6 Add details on the bear’s pads using three small circles and a bean shape below it.]()
Add details on the bear’s pads using three small circles and a bean shape below it. -
![Step 7 Draw a shirt for the bear.]()
Draw a shirt for the bear. -
![Step 8 Make the bear look furry by using small strokes in drawing its body.]()
Make the bear look furry by using small strokes in drawing its body. Add few lines where stitches of the teddy bear are usually located. -
![Step 9 Erase unnecessary lines.]()
Erase unnecessary lines. -
![Step 10 Color the drawing.]()
Color the drawing.
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![Step 1 Draw a circle for the bear’s head.]()
Draw a circle for the bear’s head. Draw a rectangular shape with smooth corners and connect to the circle for the bear’s body. This serves as framework. -
![Step 2 Draw the bear’s arms using curved lines extended at the upper part of the rectangle.]()
Draw the bear’s arms using curved lines extended at the upper part of the rectangle. -
![Step 3 Draw small rectangle shapes with smooth corners connected to the base part of the rectangle to form the bear’s legs.]()
Draw small rectangle shapes with smooth corners connected to the base part of the rectangle to form the bear’s legs. Draw circles connected and overlapping the small rectangles for the bear’s feet. -
![Step 4 Draw O-shaped rings at the left and right side of the circle for the ears.]()
Draw O-shaped rings at the left and right side of the circle for the ears. Draw a small circle at the center of the head for the snout. -
![Step 5 Add detail drawings for the eyes, nose, and mouth.]()
Add detail drawings for the eyes, nose, and mouth. -
![Step 6 Draw the bear’s clothes and add details to resemble creases for the clothes.]()
Draw the bear’s clothes and add details to resemble creases for the clothes. -
![Step 7 Trace with a pen, erase unnecessary lines, and add details for the bear’s fur.]()
Trace with a pen, erase unnecessary lines, and add details for the bear’s fur. -
![Step 8 Color according to your liking!]()
Color according to your liking!
Community Q&A
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QuestionMy teddy bear is ugly, what can I do to make it pretty?
Community AnswerPractice! Look up other tutorials if you're having trouble following this one. Either way, try drawing a teddy bear every day for a month and see how much you improve. Practice makes perfect!
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Things You'll Need
- Paper/cardboard
- Pencil/pen
- Pencil sharpener
- Eraser
- Colored pencils/crayons/markers/watercolor
About This Article
To draw a cartoon teddy bear, start by drawing a rounded rectangle that is narrower on top and slightly wider on the bottom. Add rectangular shapes for the arms and legs, then draw 2 small circles on either side of the head for the ears. Draw 2 ovals for the eyes, with 2 slanted lines on top for the eyebrows. Add a small circle for a nose, then draw a curved smile beneath that. Add another curved rectangle for the bears belly, and small circular shapes inside of the bear’s ears. Erase any unnecessary lines and color in the drawing. If you want to learn how to draw a traditional teddy bear, keep reading the article!
Reader Success Stories
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"I had tried to draw the "entire" bear at one time, and this showed me how to BUILD the bear from smaller parts of the bear, like drawing the eyes, ears and THEN the body. Great tips and illustrations. "..." more
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