This tutorial on how to draw a cute bear continues our main theme of sketching this forest king and presents a softer, more plush-style version.

A very simple lesson is ready for you, in which you will learn how to draw a cute bear in stages. This is a great object for drawing and I am sure that such creative work will give you great pleasure.

The bear can be drawn in many ways. In this lesson, I will show you the easiest way to draw this animal easily. You will quickly complete this task and acquire useful skills.

The bear is presented in a cartoon form. In this drawing, the bear’s body consists of separate elements that any novice artist can easily repeat. Please note that each element has a rounded shape, so in this tutorial, you will need the ability to make smooth rounded lines.

Materials

Pencil
Paper
Eraser
Coloring supplies

Time needed: 20 minutes

How to draw a cute bear

Sketch the main outline for the head.
To start the cute bear drawing, sketch a large oval shape for the head. This will define the overall size and proportions of your bear. Keep the lines light and smooth. Try to keep the curve even on both sides so the bear looks symmetrical.
Add the animal’s eyes, nose, and mouth.
Now it’s time to place the bear’s face. Lightly draw two small circles for the eyes near the center of the head and keep them spaced evenly apart. In between them, sketch a small oval nose and a couple of short curved lines underneath to form a smile. Keep all the features close together for a cute expression. You can imagine an invisible triangle connecting the eyes and nose to help align them correctly.
Sketch the ears at the top of the head.
At this stage, draw the cute bear’s ears to complete the head outline. On each side of the upper edge of the head, sketch two identical circular shapes. Inside each ear, add a smaller circle to show the inner ear area. Keep the ears rounded and soft, as rounded forms make the bear appear more plush and cute. Check that both ears are positioned symmetrical.
Add the small front limbs.
Begin shaping the body by adding the front paws. From the lower part of the head, draw two rounded vertical shapes that curve at the bottom. These will act as the cute bear’s front legs and paws resting in front of its body. Make sure they are symmetrical and not too long, because bears drawn in a cute style usually have shorter, chubbier limbs.
Sketch the bear’s bottom paws.
Next, illustrate the hind paws to complete the lower body. Draw two large ovals at the base of the cute bear’s body, overlapping with the front paws. These ovals should tilt outward a little. Check the drawing and give the legs a symmetrical look. Smooth out the lines.
Shape the center of the body.
To give your bear a fuller, plush shape, draw the belly area connecting the front and hind paws. Between the two sides, sketch a smooth, curved shape to create the bear’s belly. Additionally, sketch connect the hind paws with a smooth curved line.
Draw the small pads on the paws.
Now that the paws are in place, draw the small pads to make them look more adorable. On each hind paw, sketch a large oval in the center and add three or four smaller circles above it to represent the toes. Keep the shapes rounded and smooth. Check that both sides match and adjust the size if needed.
Erase extra lines and finalize the bear shape.
Trace the final outlines of the head, body, paws, and facial features of the bear with smooth, confident lines. Erase all extra construction lines, remove the parts of the original head and body ovals, and any overlapping sketch marks. Slightly thicken the outer contour to make your cute bear drawing look like a cartoon illustration. Pay attention to small details.
Color your cute bear with soft tones.
Finish the cute bear drawing by filling it with warm and gentle colors. Light brown or beige tones work well for the main parts of fur. The belly can be lighter, and a soft pink tone on the cheeks makes your bear look more cute. You can also add a little shading to make the bear look slightly more dimensional. The eyes and nose should be slightly darker.

Easy Cute Bear Drawing Tutorial

The overall shape is based on smooth, rounded shapes. The main tutorial and this one are quite similar, but have significant differences, which we will study in the guide.

Draw the bear head as a large oval shape. Add two short curved lines below for the top of the torso, followed by two rounded paws placed at the bottom. Draw the middle of the torso as a smaller oval overlapping the paws.

Add two short arms resting at the sides, using soft curved lines. Inside each paw, sketch the small pads with simple oval shapes.

Place the ears on both sides of the upper head and use smaller ovals inside them for detail. On the face, draw two circular eyes, a round nose, and a simple mouth lines.

Review the proportions to keep symmetry across the figure. Once the outline is complete, trace the final lines carefully and color the cute bear in light and medium brown tones, leaving the inner belly and muzzle slightly lighter.