Learn how to draw a grizzly bear with rounded ears and raised paws. This drawing for beginners practices curved outlines and small facial details.
This easy drawing tutorial breaks the shapes into six manageable stages. Follow the step by step drawing at your own pace.
What You Will Need
- Drawing paper
- A pencil and eraser
- Colored pencils or crayons, if desired
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Time needed:
16 minutes.
Step-by-Step Drawing Guide
Step 1: Start the Rounded Ears
Draw two rounded ear outlines, leaving plenty of space between them. Add a smaller curved line inside each ear.
Pro Tip: Keep both ears at roughly the same height.
Step 2: Shape the Head and Face
Connect the ears with a broad head outline, open underneath. Add round eyes with highlights, an oval muzzle, a nose, and a curved mouth.
Pro Tip: Center the muzzle between the two eyes.
Step 3: Raise the Front Paws
Extend two curved arms outward and upward from below the head. Add three rounded claws, three small toe pads, and a larger pad per paw.
Pro Tip: Leave space beneath the arms for the body.
Step 4: Outline the Belly Patch
Draw a large rounded belly patch beneath the face. Place two short curved fur marks near its upper center.
Pro Tip: Keep the belly patch narrower than the spread arms.
Step 5: Add the Body Sides
Extend long curved sides downward from the lower arms. Add paired short fur marks on both arms and the lower left side.
Pro Tip: Leave both lower body edges open for the legs.
Step 6: Complete the Feet
Curve the lower sides inward to form two wide feet. Add inner leg edges, a curved belly line, claws, and short leg fur marks.
Pro Tip: Make the feet broad enough to support the rounded body.
Step 7: Color in your drawing!
Fun Facts
- Rounded ears and a broad muzzle help this grizzly bear read clearly as a bear.
- The raised paws display the pads that would usually face the ground.
Pin it now, Draw later!
Your grizzly bear now has a friendly face, raised paws, and sturdy feet. Add brown shades if you like, keeping the muzzle and belly lighter. Try drawing another grizzly bear with a different expression.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can I keep the grizzly bear balanced?
Compare the ears, arms, and feet across an imaginary vertical center line.
Do I need to draw every fur strand?
No. The few short fur marks suggest texture while keeping the grizzly bear simple.
