Cute Polar Bear
In this super easy, step-by-step Procreate tutorial, you’ll learn how to draw your very own cute little polar bear, perfect for beginners or anyone who just wants to relax and create something fluffy. We start with a soft wintery background, then build up our bear layer by layer, adding texture, shading, and those tiny details that bring it all to life. Along the way, I’ll share tips on fur, light, and how to keep your snow looking magical (hint: skip the pure white!). Let’s jump in and have some fun together!
Brushes used:
- Wakame
- Fortesque
- Bruny
- Bronzewing
- Nowhere Else
- Smudgy Hairbrush
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Adding soft, painterly gradients
Using alpha lock and gentle strokes, we create subtle transitions in both the sky and snowy ground, no harsh whites here! - Sketching characters from simple shapes
We start with blobs and bumps and build a full little polar bear, all while keeping things loose and fun. - Layering light and shadows for depth
We use textured brushes to softly build up our lights and darks, giving the bear a lovely sense of form and fluffiness. - Pulling out fur with smudge magic
Learn how to use the Smudgy Hairbrush to “pull out” the fur and give your bear that fuzzy, snuggly texture, without overdoing it. - Finishing touches that make it pop
From rosy cheeks and tiny claws to snowy specks in the background, we add those final details that bring your scene to life.
