How to Draw Polar Bear
Let's get ready to sketch something super cool...no pun intended! Today, we're about to learn how to draw a polar bear, but don't worry, we're keeping it totally chill (there I go again ;). We're starting with basic shapes and building up to create something amazing without much fuss. By the time we're done, you'll know how to draw polar bear in his natural habitat.
We'll break it down step-by-step, so you can follow along easily. We'll focus on the head, snout, and all those bear details like the ears and nose. Plus, we're throwing in some background stuff with the Arctic sea and a snowy ground. And guess what? We’ll add some cool shading too.
Estimated Time: 50 minutes
Level: Intermediate
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
- Ruler (is helpful)
Lesson: How to Draw Polar Bear
Ready to make some art? This lesson makes it easy for you to draw. From basic shapes to details, Dawn will help you along. We’re talking eyes, snout, fur texture, everything you need to draw a polar bear. I'll lay out the colors for you and even throw in some cool background tips. Let's get those pencils moving!
Outline the Head
Start by making a furry outline of the polar bear’s head.
Add the Snout
Draw the oval outline of its snout.
Draw the Nose
Draw the triangular shape of the polar bear’s nose.
Add the Mouth
Draw curved lines attached to the base of its nose to form the mouth.
Outline the Eyes
Outline the polar bear’s eyes by drawing two small circles.
Add the Ears
Add the rounded shape of its ears attached to the sides of its head.
Form the Body
Form the elongated shape of the polar’s bear body. Emphasize its thick fur by making pointy lines.
Attach the Tail
Attach the polar bear’s tail to the end of its body.
Add the Legs
Add the upright shape of its legs. Then, form its large paws at the end of its legs. Make sure to erase any extra lines.
Form the Snowy Ground
Polar bears are found in the Arctic region. Let’s draw a snowy ground around the polar bear by making bumpy lines.
Draw the Sea
Draw the Arctic sea in the background by first making a long straight line for the horizon. Then, add short, wavy horizontal lines to outline the waves.
Color the Face
Fill in the eyes and nose with black. Next, add small white dot in its eyes. Now, color its snout and inner ears with light brown.
Shade the Body
Shade the polar bear’s body with white. Add some shadows using a cream color.
Fill in the Snow
Fill in the snowy ground with white and very light shades of blue.
Add Color to the Sky and Sea
Color the sky with light blue, and the sea with a darker and more vibrant shade of blue.
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