How to draw a panda. 21 easy ways

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

You don't have to be an artist. Just follow the instructions.

How to draw a standing cartoon panda

What is needed

• Paper;
• black marker or felt-tip pen.

How to draw

Draw the head as a circle of irregular shape. Draw two eyes, inside - black irises with white highlights.

Draw spots around the panda's eyes. They resemble chicken eggs in shape. Draw the nose as an inverted triangle with rounded corners. To show the mouth, draw two arcs connected to each other, and below them another one.

Draw rounded ears. Draw a curved line from the right. The back will turn out.

Draw two pairs of paws. They look like two Ws with rounded corners. Please note: the feet that are further away from you are slightly higher in level.

Draw a curved line from the back to the abdomen. Add another arc to the right to create a half circle. This part will remain blank. Paint over the ears, eye spots and paws with black.

Details are in the video:

What other options are there

Drawing such a panda is also very simple:

Add bamboo to the drawing:

Option for those who like red pandas more than usual:

How to draw a sitting cartoon panda

What is needed

• Paper;
• simple pencil;
• eraser;
• black pen or liner;
• colored pencils.

How to draw

Draw two small circles next to each other. These are the eyes. Draw two smaller circles inside the shapes - you get highlights. Draw dark pupils between them.

To show the nose, make an inverted triangle. The mouth is shaped like a W with rounded corners. Mark the chin with a few short strokes.

Draw two arched cheeks. Connect them at the top with a curved line. The head will turn out.

Draw rounded ears. There are short segments inside them. Mark the paws with a U-shape. At the bottom of each, make three vertical strokes. They are claws.

To draw the feet of the hind legs, make two ovals. Mark the pads inside the shapes. They consist of three circles and a semicircle. Show the sides and tummy with curved lines.

Circle the entire drawing with a black pen or liner. Erase the auxiliary lines with an eraser. With a black pencil, draw the spots around the eyes - they are shaped like chicken eggs. Paint over the ears, nose and paws. Make the pads and irises brown.

Detailed instructions with comments in English here:

What other options are there

For this cute drawing, you will need felt-tip pens:

Adorable yawning panda:

How to draw a reclining cartoon panda

What is needed

• Paper;
• black marker;
• gray felt-tip pen.

How to draw

Make a small ball - this is the panda's nose. Extend a curved line upward from it to show the bridge of the nose. Draw rounded ears.

Paint over the ears. Make a spot where the eye should be. Add a smooth chin.

From the ears, draw a long, curved line to the right. At its tip, draw a black, rounded ponytail.

Make a vertical arc near the head. There should be another one next to it, but shorter. Connect the ends of the parts in a U-shape. This will make the front paw.

Draw a raised line to represent the tummy. Draw the hind leg. Basically, it is an oval with a flat bottom. Paint over the paws.

Use a gray felt-tip pen to show the shadow. To do this, under the panda, repeat the outline of the lower body.

The full version of the master class - in the video:

What other options are there

An equally simple version of the picture:

The funny animal shows its tongue:

Sleeping red panda:

How to draw a cartoon panda on bamboo

What is needed

• Paper;
• felt-tip pens.

How to draw

Draw a circle, slightly flattened at the top and bottom. This is a panda head. In its lower part, make a horizontal oval - a muzzle.

To show the nose, draw an inverted triangle. Shade the shape, leaving some free space for the highlight. Draw two arcs for the mouth.

Draw two round irises. Leave a few dots inside them. Take the details first in circles, then in ovals. Mark the ears.

To show the front leg, make an oval under the head. Add many small arcs to its tip - these are claws. Mark your back with a curved line.

Draw the hind leg - it is identical to the front. Draw a rounded ponytail. Make a short horizontal line on the body.

The second front paw is obscured by bamboo, so it is only partially visible. You need to draw a half of a circle and a wave on it. A branch is two long, curved lines.

Draw the second hind foot. Add horizontal stripes and triangular branches with leaves to the plant.

Use a black felt-tip pen to paint over the spots, ears, upper body and legs.

Make the bamboo a dark green. Use a lighter shade for stripes, twigs and leaves. Shade the claws with gray.

If you want to better understand the process, watch the video:

How to draw a cartoon panda face

What is needed

• Paper;
• black marker or felt-tip pen.

How to draw

Draw the head. It is a circle flattened on the sides. At the top of the shape, make two arcs. You will get ears.

Draw two oblique ovals - these are the spots on the face. Make small circles inside them.

Add guidelines for a small nose. From it, release two arcs in different directions. Make another one under them. Draw two small circles on the cheeks.

Paint over the ears and spots. Try not to climb into small circles.

Nuances - in the video:

What other options are there

You will complete this drawing in three minutes:

If a simple panda doesn't suit you, draw a horn for the animal:

This option is a little more complicated than the previous ones:

How to draw a standing realistic panda

What is needed

• Paper;
• simple pencil;
• eraser.

How to draw

Draw a small circle. In its lower part there is an oval. This is the head and muzzle. Don't press too hard on the pencil: you are now sketching.

To show the torso, draw two massive circles and a small oval. Mark the paws with long vertical lines, the feet with short horizontal lines.

Trace the back and outline the fur on the chest on the left. Give the shape of the front legs - for this, next to the auxiliary lines, draw one more. Round your feet. The left front paw is raised.

Detail the hind legs: sketch out the fur on them, mark the claws with short strokes. Add a small arc between the back and the head. The neck will turn out.

Draw rounded ears. Add bulging cheeks. Make the muzzle a little longer. The nose is a small inverted triangle with rounded corners. There will be a small strip under it - the mouth. The spots around the eyes look like chicken eggs.

Paint over the ears. To darken the shade, press down hard on the pencil. Draw small hairs along the contour of the head. Draw the almond-shaped eyes, inside them there are round irises with empty highlights. Shade the spots and nose. Circle your mouth.

Draw the protruding hair on the cheeks. Draw bright fur around the outline of the front paw. Show small triangular claws. Unfold the pencil so that the lead lies flat on the paper. Paint over the inside of the part with gray. Draw a shadow under the head. Please note that the neck must remain white.

Add dark hairs to the chest. Detail the second front leg. In this case, the foot looks different: the bear has turned it around and keeps it suspended. Draw a wavy line to indicate the fingers. Above her are claws.

Draw small hairs on the back, large ones on the belly. Draw the hind legs. Along the contour - protruding wool, inside - gray shading.

Paint over the paws tightly, making vertical strokes with black pencil. If they are small, the fur will be thick. Add some gray to the body.

Draw shadow under the paws, next to the ears, on the cheeks, around the nose and spots. If desired, small hairs can be drawn on the forehead.

The whole process of drawing a panda can be viewed here:

What other options are there

If you think the previous figure will be difficult to deal with:

How to draw a sitting realistic panda

What is needed

• Paper;
• simple pencil;
• eraser.

How to draw

Draw a large circle. Inside, draw horizontal and vertical curved lines that intersect in the center. Draw another one at the bottom of the shape, but small. You will get a sketch of a head with a muzzle.

Make two arcs to show the ears. Draw two U-shapes under the head on different sides. Add two ovals to them at the bottom. These are the panda's front legs.

Under the front legs, make two large ovals - the feet. Release curved lines from them. Draw a line for the abdomen and back.

Draw small almond-shaped eyes with folds above and below them. Draw round irises and shade them, leaving some free space for the highlight.

To show the nose, sketch out an inverted triangle. Make a long section under the piece - the mouth. Extend its tips almost to the eyes, making intermittent strokes. Sketch the fur on the chin, ears and head contour.

Connect the auxiliary shapes for the front paws on the sides. Try to imitate fur. Draw triangular claws. The detail on the left has a rounded pad.

Draw the hairs on the back, belly and hind legs. Draw the claws. Don't forget the pads. Add a dashed horizontal line to the body. Erase the construction lines with the eraser.

Draw black spots around the eyes, similar to chicken eggs. Paint over the ears, legs and chest under the head. Press harder than usual to create a darker shade. The pads will be gray.

Darken your nose. Add light strokes to the head, neck and stomach. You can draw a shadow under the panda.

To get a better understanding of the process, watch the video tutorial:

What other options are there

A perfect example for inspiration:

Adorable baby panda: