Panda Drawing for Kids

Hey kids! Ready to create a panda drawing? I promise, it’s gonna be super easy.
In just 50 minutes or less, you'll have an awesome panda to show off. We’ll keep it simple so you can follow along with no troubles. Trust me; you got this!
We’ll start with the basic shapes first, then add some cool details. Don’t worry if it's not perfect, practice makes your drawings better each time !
Stick around as I guide you each step of the way. Drawing is all about having fun and expressing yourself. Remember to take your time and enjoy the process.
Alright, let's get those materials ready. Follow my steps, and soon you'll have an amazing panda drawing that you're proud of!
Estimated Time: 50 minutes
Level: Intermediate
Materials
- Blank Paper
- Pencil
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
Lesson: Panda Drawing for Kids
Alright, let's draw a panda, kids! We'll keep it super simple with 15 easy steps. Start with some basic shapes, then add details to bring this cuddly bear to life. Don't worry about getting it perfect; just follow along and have fun. By the end, you'll have your very own panda drawing. Grab your pencil and let’s make some art! It's gonna be a blast!
Draw the Head

Start by drawing the fuzzy shape of the panda’s head.
Add the Eyes

Add two small circles for the panda’s eyes.
Outline the Eye Patches

Outline the oval patches around the panda’s eyes.
Form the Nose and Mouth

Draw a triangular nose. Next, add two curved lines for its mouth. Then, add the fuzzy outline of its chin.
Outline the Ears

Outline the curved shape of its ears on the sides of its head.
Form the Left Arm

Form the curving shape of the panda’s left arm. Then, draw its closed paw as shown.
Draw the Right Arm

Draw the panda’s upright right arm.
Create a Bamboo Stalk

Create a thin, rod-like bamboo stalk being held by the panda. Add horizontal lines along the stalk to form the segments of the bamboo stalk.
Attach the Leaves

Attach the leaves on the bamboo stalk by drawing pointed ovals.
Form the Body

Form the fuzzy outline of the panda’s body.
Add the Legs

Add the panda’s legs attached to the base of its body. Then, form the rounded shape of its paws.
Fill in the Eyes and Nose

Fill in the eyes and nose with black. Next, add white shimmer to the eyes.
Color the Panda’s Body

Use dark gray to color the panda’s ears, arms, legs, torso and eye patches. Then, fill in the panda’s head and belly with white.
Shade the Bamboo Stalk

Shade the bamboo stalk with light green.
Color the Leaves

Color the bamboo leaves with a darker shade of green.

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