How to Draw a Bear Cub (Easy Step by Step)
This bear cub is friendly, round and easy to love. It is built from circles and ovals: a big circle for the head, ring-shaped ears, bean shapes for the arms and oval feet. A pot held in front of the tummy gives your bear a fun story.
- Easy
- 15 minutes
- 10 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
How to draw a bear cub step by step
How to Draw a Bear Cub · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Guide shapes
Lightly sketch this oval. It only shows where the big parts go, so press softly. You will erase it at the end.
Step 2: The head
Draw a big round circle near the top of your page for the head. Make it a little wider than it is tall.
Step 3: The round ears
Draw a circle on the top left and top right of the head for the ears. Draw a smaller circle inside each ear.
Step 4: The first eye
Draw one small dot on the left side of the face for the first eye.
Step 5: The muzzle
In the lower middle of the face, draw a wide oval for the snout.
Step 6: Eye, nose and body
Draw a second small dot on the right side of the face to match the first eye. Inside the snout, draw a little upside-down T with a curved smile. Then start the body under the chin with two bumpy lines that curve down each side.
Step 7: The arms
Draw a long bean shape on each side of the body for the arms. Start at the shoulder and curve down toward the paws.
Step 8: The big feet
At the bottom, draw two wide ovals for the feet. Join them with a short curved line to close the bottom of the tummy.
Step 9: The pot rim
Draw a long, slightly curved line across the tummy between the two paws. This is the top edge of the pot the bear is holding.
Step 10: The drip
Start at the rim and draw a short line that goes down and turns sideways, like a little drip. Add a short line beside it to finish the pot.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your bear cub? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a baby panda or how to draw a lion cub next.
Tips for drawing a bear cub
- Draw the head circle first and keep it light, so you can fix the shape before you add the ears.
- Put the two eyes at the same height, one on each side of the snout.
- Make both feet about the same size. Draw one, then match the second one beside it.
Free bear cub coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this bear cub coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your bear cub drawing
Try warm brown for the fur, a lighter tan for the snout and the inside of the ears, and golden yellow for the pot. For a twist, give your bear a rainbow scarf.
Bear cub fun fact for kids
Baby bears are called cubs, and a mother black bear often has two or three cubs at once.
Questions about drawing a bear cub
What shapes do I need to draw a bear cub?
You need circles and ovals. Use a big circle for the head, circles for the ears, a wide oval for the snout, bean shapes for the arms and ovals for the feet.
How do I make my bear cub look cuter?
Keep the eyes small and wide apart, and put the snout low on the face. A big round head on a small body makes any bear look extra sweet.
How long does it take to draw a bear cub?
Most kids finish this bear in about 15 minutes. Take your time with the head and body, since the rest is built around them.
