How to Draw a Teddy Bear Holding a Heart (Easy Step by Step)
A teddy bear holding a heart is a friendly drawing that is perfect for cards and gifts. It is built from simple shapes: circles for the ears and paws, ovals for the muzzle and feet, and a big rounded shape for the head and the body. Once you can draw those, you can draw the whole bear.
- Easy
- 15 minutes
- 8 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
- How to draw a teddy bear holding a heart step by step
- Tips for drawing a teddy bear holding a heart
- Free teddy bear holding a heart coloring page
- How to color your teddy bear holding a heart drawing
- Teddy bear holding a heart fun fact for kids
- Questions about drawing a teddy bear holding a heart
- More easy Valentine's Day drawings
How to draw a teddy bear holding a heart step by step
How to Draw a Teddy Bear Holding a Heart · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Guide shapes
Lightly sketch these 2 ovals. They only show where the big parts go, so press softly. You will erase them at the end.
Step 2: The round head
Draw a big rounded shape for the head, starting near the top of the guide circle. Curve down both sides and stop where the cheeks meet the chin, leaving the bottom open.
Step 3: Ears, eyes and nose
Draw a small circle on each side of the top of the head, with a tiny circle inside each one for the inner ear. Add two dots for eyes in the middle of the face and a small curved line for the nose below them.
Step 4: The muzzle
Draw a small oval around the nose for the muzzle. It sits low in the middle of the face, below the eyes.
Step 5: The body outline
Under the head, draw a wide curve from one side of the chin, over the shoulders and down the side. Do the same on the other side, so the body looks like a big round tummy that is open at the bottom.
Step 6: The heart
In the middle of the tummy, draw the top of a heart with two soft bumps that meet in a dip. Then draw a pointy V lower down for the bottom tip of the heart.
Step 7: The arms
Draw a short curved line down from each shoulder, beside the top of the heart. Then curve a line from each side of the body in toward the heart, so the arms hold it.
Step 8: Paws, feet and belly
Draw a small circle on each side of the heart for the paws. At the bottom, draw a big oval foot on each side with a smaller oval inside it, and join the feet with a gentle curve across the bottom of the belly.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your teddy bear holding a heart? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a box of chocolates or how to draw love birds next.
Tips for drawing a teddy bear holding a heart
- Sketch the head and body as light ovals first, so the bear has room for the heart and arms in the middle.
- The heart is the trickiest part. Draw the two small bumps at the top first, then add the point at the bottom.
- Draw the paws as small circles on the edges of the heart, so it looks like the bear is really holding it.
Free teddy bear holding a heart coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this teddy bear holding a heart 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 teddy bear holding a heart drawing
Try warm brown for the fur, with lighter tan on the muzzle, inner ears and foot pads, and a bright red heart. For a twist, give the bear a rainbow of patchwork squares or write your friend's name on the heart.
Teddy bear holding a heart fun fact for kids
Teddy bears are named after US President Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt. In 1902 he refused to shoot a bear cub on a hunting trip, and a cartoon of the moment inspired a toy maker to make stuffed "Teddy's bears."
Questions about drawing a teddy bear holding a heart
What shapes do I need to draw a teddy bear?
You need circles for the ears and paws, ovals for the muzzle and feet, and big rounded shapes for the head and body. A heart shape goes in the middle.
How do I make my teddy bear look cuter?
Place the eyes low and wide apart, and keep the muzzle small and round. A little tilt to the head makes the bear look sweet.
How do I draw a heart that looks even on both sides?
Draw a light line down the middle first, then make one bump on each side of it. Join the bumps to the point at the bottom, and erase the middle line.
