The panda looks like a black and white colored bear. In the collective imagination it is synonymous with tenderness thanks to its cute and adorable appearance, but in reality it can be very aggressive when frightened, irritated or shaken. If you should meet a panda, therefore, do not run towards it to hug it or caress it. Read on and find out how to draw one of the most beautiful animals on the planet step by step.
Steps
Method 1 of 2: Draw a Cartoon Style Panda
Step 1. Start by tracing the outlines with the pencil
Draw two oval shapes that intersect forming a figure that looks like the number 8.
Step 2. Lightly draw a vertical line and a horizontal line that cross inside the smaller oval
These will serve as guidelines for drawing the panda's head.
Step 3. Add two curved lines on the bear's head to depict the ears
Step 4. Draw two curved lines to represent the front legs and two ovals for the hind legs
We're drawing a cartoon panda, so you don't need to add a lot of detail.
Step 5. Review the lines outlining the head and body contours
Step 6. Add the panda's eyes, nose and mouth
You can easily draw your teddy bear's eyes, nose and mouth with circles, ovals and curved lines. When you're done, erase the extra parts and guidelines you drew with the pencil.
Step 7. Color the panda
Step 8. Add a background to complete the design
Method 2 of 2: Draw a Realistic Panda
Step 1. Start by tracing the outline of the head
Using the pencil, draw an oval shape to represent the panda's head.
Step 2. Add a vertical, elongated oval
This will serve as a guide for drawing the panda's neck.
Step 3. Add a horizontal oval to depict the panda's body
Step 4. Trace the outline of the front and back legs
Step 5. Add three vertical lines and one horizontal line as a guide for drawing the eyes
They will help you align them with each other.
Step 6. Complete the muzzle by drawing the nose and mouth of the panda
Keep using the pencil so you can easily correct any mistakes.
Step 7. Draw the outline for the ears
Step 8. Review the outlines to make them final
Step 9. Color the panda with pencils, markers or crayons
If you prefer, you can use watercolors.