1Step 1 of 7
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 Polar Bear
This cartoon polar bear is a big round head and a round body, with small ears, big paws and a warm scarf. 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 polar bear, step by step
2Step 2 of 7
Add the small ears
On the top left and top right of the head, draw a small round ear. Inside each one, draw a smaller circle.
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3Step 3 of 7
Draw the eyes
In the upper half of the face, draw two small round eyes with a white shine. Keep them a little far apart.
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4Step 4 of 7
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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5Step 5 of 7
Draw the body and scarf
Under the head, draw a big round body. On the tummy, draw a light oval. Around the neck, draw a scarf with one end hanging down on the right.
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6Step 6 of 7
Add the arms and feet
Draw a round arm on each side of the body and two big feet at the bottom. On each foot, draw one big paw pad and three small toe pads.
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7Step 7 of 7
Color your polar bear
Leave the fur white or color it very lightly with cream. Color the inner ears, snout, tummy and paw pads light blue and the scarf blue. Keep the eyes and nose dark.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon polar bear
1
Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
2
White bears
To make a white bear show on white paper, add soft light blue shading along the edges.
3
Small ears
Polar bear ears are small. Keep them close to the head.
4
Pick a scarf color
Any bright color works for the scarf. Red, blue or striped all look great.
5
Go over the final lines
Trace your drawing with a darker pencil or a black pen so it stands out after coloring.
6
Add snow
Draw some snowflakes and a snowy ground line around your polar bear.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon polar bear in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon polar bear 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 color a white polar bear?
Leave most of it white and add light blue or light grey shading near the edges so it stands out.
What colors do I need for a cartoon polar bear?
Light blue, blue, cream and black.
Can I draw a polar bear without the scarf?
Yes. Just skip the scarf in step 5.
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.
