How to Draw a Gummy Bear

Gummy bear candy is an irresistible treat but can also be an artist's muse. The next time you want to sweeten a loved one's day, draw them a gummy bear. They will be able to keep it longer than candy and will be delighted by the effort you put into the project.

Things You'll Need

• White paper
• Pencil
• Eraser
• Colored pencils

Instructions

1. 

   Draw a circle in the middle of the page in pencil. Draw two ears, each consisting of a small semi circle, coming off from the main circle at the positions where the numbers 1 and 11 would be on an analog clock.

2. 

   Draw the bear's torso--an oval--directly below the circle. Draw two small circles, or hands, on the right and left edges of the top half the torso.

3. 

   Draw a vertical line that comes off of the bear's left hand, curves out, and curves back in to touch the bear's face. Repeat this step on the bear's right side.

4. 

   Erase the part of the circle that overlaps with the bear's arms. Draw another curved line to complete the other arm.

5. 

   Draw two more small circles, which will be the bear's feet, about an inch below the torso. The corresponding feet and hands should line up. Connect the two feet with a horizontal line that begins at the inner bottom corner of the left room, curves up, and curves back down to the inner bottom corner of the right foot.

6. 

   Draw a vertical line that comes off of the bear's left foot, curves out, and curves back in to touch the torso. Repeat on the right side.

7. 

   Draw a curved line diagonally across each leg, directly below the torso.

8. 

   Draw two small circles in the top half of the face for eyes. Draw a line that begins at the bottom of the left eye, curves down, and curves back up to the bottom of the right eye. Draw a very small circle---the nose---at the apex of this curved line.

9. 

   Draw the bear's smile with a horizontal line that curves down, ever so slightly, below the nose.

10. Select a color for your gummy bear. Color it in, shading certain areas darker than others to replicate the shadows created by light that shines through the bear's jelly body.

Tips & Warnings

• Personalize the gummy bear before you give it to your sweetheart. Use a pen to write "I Love You" on the bear's tummy. Draw many tiny bears in different colors to use as a part of a scavenger hunt.