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Draw the head
Near the top of your page, draw a big round head. It can be a little wider at the bottom. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Panda
This cartoon panda is a round head and a round body with black ears, eye patches, arms and feet. 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 20 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 panda, step by step
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Add the round ears
On the top left and top right of the head, draw a round ear. Panda ears are black, so you can color them in now.
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Draw the eye patches
In the upper half of the face, draw a big oval patch on each side, tilted a little so the tops lean in. Color them dark. Inside each patch, draw a small white circle with a dark pupil and a tiny shine.
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Draw the snout
In the lower middle of the face, draw an oval snout. At the top of it, draw a dark oval nose, a short line down and a small smile.
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Draw the body
Under the head, draw a big round body. On the tummy, draw a big light oval.
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Add the arms, feet and bamboo
Draw a round arm on each side of the body and two big feet at the bottom with round paw pads. Next to the right arm, draw a long green bamboo stick with a small leaf.
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Color your panda
Color the ears, eye patches, arms and feet black. Leave the head and body white. Color the paw pads grey and the bamboo green.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon 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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Tilted patches
Tilting the eye patches makes the panda look sweet instead of grumpy.
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White on black
Draw the white eye circles inside the patches so the eyes show up.
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Color black carefully
Color the black parts slowly so you stay inside the lines.
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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 a baby panda
Make the head bigger and the body smaller for a cute panda cub.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon panda in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon panda easy enough for young kids?
Yes. It is made of circles and ovals. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
How do I draw panda eyes?
Draw a big tilted black patch, then a small white circle inside it with a dark pupil.
What colors do I need for a cartoon panda?
Black, grey and green. The white parts can stay the color of the paper.
Can I draw a red panda with these steps?
A red panda looks different. It has reddish fur, pointy ears and a long striped tail.
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.
