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Draw the big head
Draw a big round head. Baby animals have big heads and small bodies. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Baby Panda
This cartoon baby panda is a big round head, round black ears, eye patches, big eyes, a small nose, a small body, black arms and legs and bamboo. Watch each step being drawn in pencil, then copy it on your own paper. It works for kids from about age 5 and for adult beginners too.
7 easy steps 15 minutes Easy level Ages 5 and up
Copy the dark lines in each step. The grey lines are the parts you already drew.
How to draw a cartoon baby panda, step by step
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Add the round black ears
On top of the head, draw two round black ears.
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Draw the big eyes
Draw two black patches shaped like beans, then a big round eye with a white shine inside each patch.
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Draw the nose and mouth
Draw a small black nose and a little smile. Add pink cheeks.
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Draw the small body
Under the head, draw a small round body with a black band across the shoulders.
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Add the arms, feet and bamboo
Draw two black arms, two black feet and a green bamboo stick with a leaf.
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Color your baby panda
White for the head and body, black for the ears, eye patches, shoulders, arms and feet, pink for the cheeks and green for the bamboo.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon baby panda
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Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
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Eye patches
Draw the black patches first, then put the eyes inside them.
3
Black arms and legs
Pandas have black arms and legs and a white body.
4
Bamboo
Give your panda a green bamboo stick to hold.
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Go over the final lines
Trace your drawing with a darker pencil or a black pen so it stands out after coloring.
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Make it your own
Once you finish your baby panda, add a background, a friend or a funny hat.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon baby panda in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon baby panda easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
What is a baby panda called?
A baby panda is called a cub.
How small is a newborn panda?
A newborn panda is tiny, about the size of a stick of butter.
What colors do I need for a cartoon baby panda?
White, black, green and pink.
Can I print the steps?
Yes. Right click or long press any step picture to save it, then print it and keep it next to you while you draw.
