Free course: How to draw a character

How to draw a bear

A bear is circles all the way down: a round head, two round ears, and a big round tummy. Watch the video, follow along on paper, then print the practice sheet and draw it again.

Ages 6–13Paper + pencilAbout 10 minutes

Watch it first

The whole bear in 20 seconds

Press playEvery stroke, in the order you draw it

Draw it step by step

Six steps to a bear

New lines are purple. Lines you already drew turn light.

1

Start with the head

Draw one big circle. Wobbly is fine — wobbly circles make friendly bears.

2

Two big round ears

A big round ear on each corner of the head, like two little hills.

3

Give it a face

Two dot eyes, a big curved muzzle, a round nose, and a little smile.

4

Draw the body

A big wide tummy under the head.

5

Legs and a paw

Two legs to sit on, and one paw up in the air to wave.

6

Finishing touches

A furry chest, a round paw on each foot, and three little fingers on the waving paw. Now this bear is yours.

Practice on paper

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How to draw a character

A free course: four short films and a quiz. Your kid ends with a character sheet they drew.

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