How to Draw a Cartoon Bear

Learn how to draw a great looking Cartoon Bear with easy, step-by-step drawing instructions, and video tutorial.

By following the simple steps, you too can easily draw a perfect Cartoon Bear.

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Step-by-Step Instructions for Drawing a Cartoon Bear

How to Draw a Great Looking Cartoon Bear for Kids and Beginners - Step 1

Cartoon Bear step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 1

1. Begin the cartoon bear outline by drawing its face. Start with a rounded triangle for the nose. Draw a curved line on top of it, then two more beside it for the cheeks.

Enclose a partial oval on top of each cheek to form the eyes. Enclose a smaller oval inside each eye. Then, draw a teardrop shape above each eye to suggest the eyebrows.

Easy Cartoon Bear Drawing - Step 2

Cartoon Bear step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 2

2. Use a series of curved lines to draw the smiling mouth, the chin, and the outline of the face.

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Easy Cartoon Bear Drawing - Step 3

Cartoon Bear step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 3

3. Use “C” shaped lines to enclose the ears on the top of the head. Contour each ear with a curved line.

Extend curved lines from the side of the head and below the cheeks. Draw several short lines below each of these lines to give the chest a furry texture.

Easy Cartoon Bear Drawing - Step 4

Cartoon Bear step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 4

4. Extend a long curved line from the side of the neck, then draw another to create a “Y” shape. This outlines the bear’s chest and the front of one leg.

Easy Cartoon Bear Drawing - Step 5

Cartoon Bear step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 5

5. Use a series of overlapping curved lines to draw the toes and the back of the foreleg, as well as the belly.

Notice the “U” shaped lines that lend a furry texture to the elbow. Shade a curved teardrop shape at the tip of each toe. These are the bear’s claws.

Easy Cartoon Bear Drawing - Step 6

Cartoon Bear step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 6

6. Draw the bear’s other forepaw, raised in midstep. Use overlapping curved lines, then shade teardrop-shaped claws at the tip of each toe.

Easy Cartoon Bear Drawing - Step 7

Cartoon Bear step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 7

7. Use a long curved line for the back of the rear leg, and short, overlapping curved lines for the toes. Shade a curved teardrop-shaped claw at the tip of each toe.

Add More Details to Your Cartoon Bear Picture - Step 8

Cartoon Bear step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 8

8. Use a long curved line to finish enclosing the bear’s body. Then, use a small “C” shaped line to enclose its tail.

Complete the Outline of Your Cartoon Bear Drawing - Step 9

Cartoon Bear step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 9

9. Draw the remaining leg and paw. Use overlapping curved lines and curved teardrop shapes for the claws.

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Cartoon Bear step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 11

Your cartoon bear outline is now complete. Color your cute character.

Bears come in many different colors - black bears, light and dark brown bears, and white polar bears, for example. Some bears are black with brown or blonde markings.

Easy, step by step Cartoon Bear drawing tutorial
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Learn More About The Cartoon Bear Drawing

Hey, hey, Boo-boo! Bears have graced cartoons for as long as cartoons have been around. You can follow easy steps to learn how to draw a cartoon bear.

This cartoon bear uses smoother lines to capture the essence of what a bear looks like. It walks on four legs, has tall hips and shoulders, and has a large head. It also has an abundance of fur.

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You can compare the cartoon bear to this realistic grizzly bear drawing. Do you notice how the jagged lines make the grizzly bear look furrier? Also, the cartoon bear's eyes are larger, giving it a friendly appearance.

Who is your favorite cartoon bear? After you've mastered this drawing, you can learn how to draw Winnie the Pooh or check out this Fozzie Bear from The Muppet Show drawing.

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