How to Draw a Gummy Bear: Easy 9-Step Tutorial

Looking for a fun, creative activity for your little artist? This step-by-step guide is perfect for ages 5 and up to practice basic shapes and character design. All you need is a pencil, an eraser, and some paper to bring these sweet treats to life.

10 Steps

🎯 Final Result

A colorful, finished illustration of three cute gummy bears sitting together.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Sketching the Face

Pencil sketch showing the initial oval shapes for a gummy bear's eyes, nose, and snout.

Start by drawing four ovals: two small ones for the eyes, a medium one for the nose, and a larger oval surrounding the nose area. Add a gentle curved line below for a happy smile. Teacher's Tip: Keep your pencil pressure light so you can easily adjust the symmetry later.

Step 2: Defining the Head and Arms

Drawing the gummy bear's head outline and the first arm using curved lines.

Use overlapping curved lines to outline the ears and the top of the head. Add a spiral-shaped line to represent the arm. Teacher's Tip: Think of the ears as small semi-circles attached to the top corners of the head.

Step 3: Completing the First Bear

Adding the second arm and two legs to complete the first gummy bear figure.

Draw an opposite spiral for the second arm and add two more spirals at the bottom for the legs. Connect the legs with a short horizontal line. Teacher's Tip: Ensure the legs are balanced so your bear looks like it's sitting comfortably.

Step 4: Starting the Second Bear

Sketching the facial features for a second gummy bear character.

Repeat the face-drawing process for a second bear. Draw two eye ovals and a snout area. Teacher's Tip: Try placing this bear slightly overlapping the first one to create a fun, crowded candy effect.

Step 5: Shaping the Second Bear

Adding ears and arms to the second gummy bear character.

Add the ears and the top of the head using smooth, rounded lines. Sketch the arms extending from the sides. Teacher's Tip: Use short, quick strokes to keep the lines looking soft and 'gummy'.

Step 6: Finishing the Second Bear

Completing the body outline of the second gummy bear.

Draw a long, curved line for the back and leg. Add the final leg and torso side. Teacher's Tip: Ensure the back line is smooth to give the bear a rounded, plump appearance.

Step 7: Starting the Third Bear

Starting the facial features and head outline for the third gummy bear.

Begin the third bear by sketching the eyes and snout. Start the head outline with two curved lines. Teacher's Tip: Vary the height of this bear slightly to make the group look more dynamic.

Step 8: Adding Details to the Third Bear

Adding ears and arms to the third gummy bear character.

Add the ears and arms using the same curved techniques as before. Teacher's Tip: If you make a mistake, don't worry! Gummy bears are meant to be cute and imperfect.

Step 9: Finalizing the Outline

Finalizing the body outline for the third gummy bear to complete the trio.

Complete the third bear by drawing the back and legs. Your gummy bear trio is ready for color! Teacher's Tip: Use a fine-liner pen to trace your pencil lines before erasing the guide marks for a clean look.

Step 10: Adding Color

The finished gummy bear drawing colored in vibrant shades of red, green, and yellow.

Bring your bears to life with bright colors like red, green, yellow, or orange. Teacher's Tip: Use a slightly darker shade of your chosen color on the edges to give your gummy bears a translucent, 3D effect.