How to Draw a Christmas Polar Bear
In this drawing lesson, we'll explore how you can draw a Christmas polar bear on paper. Get ready for step-by-step guidance that will take you through every part of this delightful project. You’ll learn how those festive elements, the Santa hat, gift boxes, and colorful ribbons, come together beautifully with our simple approach to drawing.
As we break down this drawing process, you’ll start by outlining shapes before adding intricate detailing and color. We’ll emphasize important features of our polar bear, from his expressive eyes and rosy cheeks, right down through his fluffy body. You won't just be drawing; you'll be discovering how each part contributes to the overall drawing.
By following along closely, you'll understand how different shades enhance your work and make it really stand out. With an emphasis on neatness and creativity, you'll be encouraged every step of your way. Let’s bring this magical Christmas scene featuring our charming polar bear come splendidly together!
Estimated Time: 60 minutes
Level: Intermediate
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
Lesson: How to Draw a Christmas Polar Bear
Ready for some festive fun? In this drawing lesson, we're breaking down how you can create an awesome Christmas polar bear. Don’t worry if you’re new; I got you covered with step-by-step guidance that’ll make it easy peasy. We’ll start with outlining simple shapes and then build up those Christmas-y little Details! You’ll learn how different parts come together, from his fluffy Santa hat and scarf down through his paws, all while exploring your own color choices for those gift boxes. Let’s get started and bring that holiday spirit on paper!
Outline the Eyes
First, draw two circles to outline the eyes of our Christmas polar bear.
Add the Nose
Add a small triangular nose.
Form the Mouth
Form the mouth by making short curved lines below its nose.
Outline the Snout
Outline its snout around its nose and mouth.
Draw the Head
Draw the curving outline of the polar bear’s head with short, pointy fur.
Attach the Ears
Attach the curved shape of the polar bear’s ears on the sides of its head.
Add the Santa Hat
Add the fluffy base of the Santa hat on top of the bear’s head. Next, form the body of the hat. Then, attach the round, fluffy tip. Be sure to erase extra lines!
Outline the Scarf
Outline the cozy scarf by creating a long, horizontal strip below the polar bear’s head.
Form the Arms
Form the shape of the polar bear’s furry arms as shown.
Draw Gift Boxes
Draw two squares to outline the gift boxes.
Add Ribbons
Add the ribbons wrapped around the gift boxes.
Outline the Body and Legs
Outline the polar bear’s body filled with thick fur. Then, extend the base of its body to form its upright legs.
Form the Feet
Form the bear’s feet connected to its legs.
Attach the End of the Scarf
Draw the end of the scarf dangling from the back of the polar bear’s shoulder.
Fill in the Face and Ears
Fill in the eyes with black. Next, shade the nose and inner ears with pink. Then, color the mouth with dark red.
Color the Fur
Shade the polar bear’s fur with a color close to white. Use a cream color to add some shading to the polar bear’s fur and to fill in its snout.
Shade the Hat and Scarf
Shade the scarf and body of the Santa hat with red. Then, use white to color the fluffy base and tip of the hat.
Add Color to the Presents
I'm using festive colors like blue, yellow, red and green to fill in the presents, but feel free to shade them in using some colors you pick.
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