How to Draw a Teddy Bear (Easy Step by Step)
A teddy bear is one of the friendliest things you can draw, and it is made almost entirely from circles. Once you can draw a round head, ears, paws and feet, you are nearly done. A bow tie and a line down the tummy make it look soft and cuddly.
- Easy
- 12 minutes
- 9 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
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How to draw a teddy bear step by step
How to Draw a Teddy Bear · 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 curved line for the top of the teddy bear's head, like an upside-down U. Leave the bottom open for now, because the chin will be finished later.
Step 3: The round ears
Draw a small circle on each top corner of the head. Let each circle touch the head and stop your line where it meets the head.
Step 4: Body and leg curves
Lower on the page, draw a short slanted line on the left side. Then add a small smile-shaped curve and a long, gentle curve across the bottom. These are the first pieces of the tummy and legs.
Step 5: Hands
Draw a small circle on each side of the body, level with the top of the tummy. These are the bear's paws, held out to the sides.
Step 6: Feet and paw pads
At the bottom, draw a bigger circle for each foot, one on each side. Add a little smile-shaped curve inside each foot for the paw pad, and connect the right paw to its foot with a short slanted line.
Step 7: The muzzle
On the lower part of the face, draw a small rounded oval that is a bit flat at the bottom. This is where the nose and mouth will go.
Step 8: The belly patch
In the middle of the tummy, between the feet, draw a big circle. It is the soft round patch on the teddy bear's belly.
Step 9: Face, bow and tummy line
Draw a small curve inside each ear, two dots for eyes above the muzzle, then a little nose and a smiling mouth inside the muzzle. Add a bow tie under the chin with two loops and a small knot, draw curved lines from the bow down to the paws, and finish with a straight line from the bow down to the belly patch.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your teddy bear? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a monkey or how to draw a pig next.
Tips for drawing a teddy bear
- Draw lightly at first, then go over your lines once the shapes look right. It helps the bear look balanced instead of lopsided.
- The ears touch the head, so stop each ear line where it meets the head. Don't draw a line through the head.
- Make the two paws and two feet about the same size. Draw one, then copy it on the other side to keep them matching.
Free teddy bear coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this teddy bear 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 drawing
Try warm browns and tans for the fur, with a lighter color on the muzzle, belly patch and paw pads. For a creative twist, make a rainbow teddy or give the bow tie polka dots.
Teddy bear fun fact for kids
The teddy bear is named after U.S. President Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt. In 1902 he refused to shoot a bear on a hunting trip, and a cartoon of the moment inspired a toy maker to sell stuffed "Teddy's bears."
Questions about drawing a teddy bear
What shapes do I need to draw a teddy bear?
Mostly circles. You need a big curved line for the head, a big circle for the belly patch, and smaller circles for the ears, paws and feet.
How do I make my teddy bear look cuter?
Put the eyes wide apart above the muzzle, and keep the nose small. A big round head and a tiny smile make a bear look extra sweet.
Can I draw a teddy bear if I am not good at drawing?
Yes. Every part is a simple circle or curve, so you can follow along one step at a time. Draw lightly first and go over the lines once you like how it looks.
