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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 Bear Cub
This cartoon bear cub is a big round head, round ears, big eyes, a light muzzle, a small body, arms, feet with paw pads and a honey pot. 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 bear cub, step by step
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Add the round ears
On top of the head, draw two round ears with a light circle inside. Add a little tuft of fur on top.
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Draw the muzzle
Draw a light oval muzzle with a dark 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 light tummy.
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Add the paws and honey pot
Draw two arms and two feet with paw pads, and a little honey pot in front with honey dripping.
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Color your bear cub
Brown for the fur, light brown for the muzzle, tummy and paw pads, yellow for the honey and orange for the pot.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon bear cub
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Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
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Round ears
Draw two round ears with a light circle inside.
3
Paw pads
Add small light pads on the bottom of the feet.
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Honey pot
A little honey pot makes the picture fun.
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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 bear cub, add a background, a friend or a funny hat.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon bear cub in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon bear cub easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
What is a baby bear called?
A baby bear is called a cub.
Do bears really like honey?
Yes. Bears like honey and also eat the bee larvae inside the hive.
What colors do I need for a cartoon bear cub?
Brown, light brown, yellow, orange 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.
