This guide offers a simple walkthrough on drawing a teddy bear.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Illustrated Teddy Bear
Start by outlining a shape with a narrower top and a slightly wider bottom.
Outline the arms and legs using rectangular shapes, allowing for a touch of imperfection.
Form the ears with two small circles on each side of the head.
Create the eyes with small egg shapes and the eyebrows with slanted lines. Craft a delightful nose using a small circle topped with a short line, and draw a cheerful smile with a curved line.
Outline the bear's body following the previously drawn guidelines.
Draw a small, wider shape for the bear's belly. Enhance the ears with tiny circular shapes.
Remove any unnecessary lines from your drawing.
Add color to your illustration.
Alternate Cartoon Teddy Bear
Sketch a rectangle with smooth corners and a wider base.
Form the bear's limbs using appropriately sized rectangular shapes with smooth edges.
Sketch two hoops with inner and outer circles at the top corners of the rectangle. These will form the ears.
Add intricate features for the eyes, mouth, nose, and snout of the bear.
Create an oval shape beneath the snout.
Outline with a pen and remove any unnecessary lines. Enhance the fur with additional details.
Apply colors according to your preference!
Easy Teddy Bear
Sketch a circle for the bear's head and an elongated shape for its body.
Add a pair of curved lines on either side of the elongated shape to form the bear's arms.
Draw two small circles beneath the elongated shape to represent the bear's feet.
Position the ears using two small circles on either side of the head. Sketch a broad circle within the bear's head for the muzzle.
Add facial features. Place two small circles for the eyes, small slanted lines above for eyebrows, an oblong for the nose, and a vertical line below it. Use two small circles to detail the ears.
Detail the bear's paws with three small circles and a bean-shaped pad beneath.
Sketch a shirt onto the bear.
Create a furry texture with small strokes for the bear's body. Include a few lines where teddy bear stitches typically appear.
Remove unnecessary lines.
Apply color to your illustration.
Classic Teddy Bear
Sketch a circle to form the bear’s head. Connect a rectangle with smooth corners to the circle to establish the bear’s body, serving as the framework.
Use curved lines to draw the bear’s arms, extending from the upper part of the rectangle.
Form the bear’s legs by connecting small rectangles with smooth corners to the base of the larger rectangle. Draw circles connected and overlapping the small rectangles to depict the bear’s feet.
Sketch O-shaped rings on either side of the circle to form the ears. Add a small circle in the center of the head for the snout.
Detail the eyes, nose, and mouth.
Draw the bear’s clothing and incorporate crease details for a realistic appearance.
Use a pen to trace, remove unnecessary lines, and enhance the fur with additional details.
Apply colors to your liking!
Handy Tips
Essential Supplies
- Paper or cardboard
- Pencil or pen
- Pencil sharpener
- Eraser
- Colored pencils, crayons, markers, or watercolors