How to Draw Paddington Bear: Easy 10-Step Guide

Bring everyone's favorite marmalade-loving bear to life with this simple drawing guide. Designed for ages 5 and up, this activity requires only a pencil, paper, and an eraser. Follow these steps to build confidence and refine your fine motor skills while creating a classic storybook character.

10 Steps

🎯 Final Result

A completed, colorful illustration of Paddington Bear holding his suitcase.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Sketching the Face

Close-up of Paddington Bear's face sketch showing eyes, nose, and snout structure.

Start by drawing the snout, eyes, and nose. Use small ovals for the eyes and a larger one for the nose. Teacher's Tip: Keep the eyes close together to give him that sweet, curious Paddington expression.

Step 2: Adding Fur Texture

Paddington Bear's head outline with textured fur tufts on the cheeks.

Outline the face using 'U' shaped lines to create fluffy cheek tufts. Teacher's Tip: Use short, quick strokes to make the fur look soft rather than stiff.

Step 3: Drawing the Hat

Paddington Bear's iconic red hat being added to the head sketch.

Draw a long curved line for the brim and a smaller crown on top. Teacher's Tip: Make sure the brim curves slightly downward to give the hat a realistic, worn-in look.

Step 4: Sketching the Coat and Paw

Adding the collar of the duffle coat and a waving paw to the drawing.

Add the coat collar and the waving paw. Teacher's Tip: Keep the collar lines sharp and triangular to contrast with the soft fur of the face.

Step 5: The Suitcase Handle

Paddington's hand grasping the handle of his suitcase.

Draw the second sleeve and the hand gripping the suitcase handle. Teacher's Tip: Don't worry about drawing the whole hand; showing just the fingers wrapped around the handle is enough.

Step 6: Adding Coat Details

Detailed view of the coat buttons and front panels on the drawing.

Draw the coat's front panels and the toggle buttons. Teacher's Tip: Use small triangles for the toggle fasteners to make them look like real wood or plastic.

Step 7: Drawing the Suitcase

Drawing the rectangular shape of Paddington's suitcase.

Sketch the rectangular body of the suitcase. Teacher's Tip: Use a ruler if you want the lines perfectly straight, but freehand adds a nice, charming character to the drawing.

Step 8: Final Suitcase Touches

Adding the P.B. initials to the side of the suitcase.

Give the suitcase depth by adding side panels and the initials 'P.B.' Teacher's Tip: Make the letters look like they are embossed on the leather.

Step 9: Legs and Feet

Drawing the bottom of the coat, legs, and feet of Paddington Bear.

Complete the bottom of the coat and add the legs and feet. Teacher's Tip: Keep the feet slightly rounded to match the cartoon style of the character.

Step 10: Adding Color

The finished, colored drawing of Paddington Bear.

Bring your drawing to life with color! Use a classic blue for the coat, red for the hat, and warm browns for the fur. Teacher's Tip: Use light pressure with your pencils to blend the colors smoothly.