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Draw the head
Draw a big round head, a little wider than it is tall. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Grizzly Bear
This cartoon grizzly bear is a round head, round ears, a light muzzle, a big body, a dark shoulder hump, arms, feet and claws. 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 grizzly bear, step by step
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Add the ears
On top of the head, draw two round ears with a light circle inside each one.
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Draw the muzzle
Draw a big light muzzle with a dark nose and a little smile.
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Draw the body and hump
Under the head, draw a big round body with a light tummy. Add a dark hump of fur on the shoulders.
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Add the arms, feet and claws
Draw a round arm on each side and two big feet with paw pads and long light claws.
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Color your grizzly bear
Brown for the fur, dark brown for the hump and nose, light brown for the muzzle, tummy and paw pads, and cream for the claws.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon grizzly bear
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Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
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Shoulder hump
A dark hump of fur on the shoulders shows it is a grizzly.
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Long claws
Draw long light claws on the feet.
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Big muzzle
Make the muzzle big and round.
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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 grizzly bear, add a background, a friend or a funny hat.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon grizzly bear in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon grizzly bear easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
What is the difference between a grizzly bear and a brown bear?
A grizzly is a kind of brown bear that lives in North America.
Why does a grizzly have a hump?
The hump is a big muscle that helps it dig.
What colors do I need for a cartoon grizzly bear?
Brown, dark brown, light brown and cream.
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.
