Hello, art lover!
Welcome back to a new beginner-friendly drawing practice. So far, we’ve explored how to draw various adorable animals—from hedgehogs and sheep to dinosaurs and ducks—all part of the Level 2 drawing series here on this Blog. If you’re new, you can find all the previous practices easily through the Blog Navigation.
Today, let’s learn how to draw a bear—specifically, a super cute sleeping bear that’s sure to make your sketchbook extra cozy.
Does this chubby, sleepy bear make you smile already? 🐻✨
Before jumping into our simple step-by-step tutorial, take a moment to carefully observe the reference image below.
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Try to visualize the bear’s overall shape in your mind. Are you ready? Let’s begin!
Step 1: Sketch the overall shape
This is what I call the “imperfect circle” or “imperfect ellipse.” This foundational form is essential in beginner drawing.
🎨New to this concept? Check out Easy First Drawing Exercise for Beginners for a helpful introduction.
Step 2: Add more simple shapes
Step 3: Refine the sketch and add a bee
Step 4: Finalize the line art
Step 5: Add a simple background
Step 6: Color the bear’s body
Step 7: Color the bear’s nose
Step 8: Decorate the bear’s shirt
Step 9: Color the bee
Step 10: Final touches with pink cheek and shadow
🎉 Congratulations! You’ve just learned how to draw a bear—a sleeping one with a bee friend!
You did an amazing job following along. Remember, this tutorial is just a foundation—feel free to adjust the colors, background, or add your own creative twists. That’s how your unique art style begins to grow.
This Blog is dedicated to supporting absolute beginner artists.
I myself struggled at my very first days of practicing art because I did not know how to start, what to draw while drawing tutorials I could find were too complicated to me. So, all drawing exercises in this Blog are beginner friendly, and are classified into several beginner-friendly levels. I hope they can help you a bit with your starting phase of pursuing your art dream.
Another fun way to improve your skills is by watching timelapse drawing videos. These videos let you learn in a calm and inspiring way—perfect for relaxing after a long day.
Here’s an example from my YouTube channel:
Thank you so much for drawing with me today. I hope this lesson on how to draw a bear helped you gain more confidence and joy in your art journey.
Let’s keep practicing together in the next drawing exercise!
Happy drawing, always. 🐻💛
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