Follow these simple pages and tips to turn basic shapes into a detailed panda sketch.

STEP 1:

Mark the picture’s size, then draw two ovals for the panda’s head and body, and add a smooth line to guide the head.
Short tip: Place the ovals first and keep them light — they’re the foundation for the whole pose.

STEP 2:

Use smooth lines to draw the neck and mark the middle of the panda’s back.
Short tip: Flowing curves connect head and body naturally — use gentle strokes to find the right curve.

Step 3:

Sketch simple lines for the legs and outline the panda’s facial features.
Short tip: Block in leg placement and facial guidelines quickly; proportions are easier to fix now.

Step 4:

Draw the shapes of the legs, and outline the snout and nose.
Short tip: Define leg thickness and the snout shape — think of paws as flattened ovals for now.

Step 5:

Add the mouth, ears, and toes.
Short tip: Small details like ear position and toe curves give the panda character — keep them symmetric.

Step 6:

Finish the soles, face, and ears, and draw the eyes with two small circles.
Short tip: Darken the eye spots and add tiny highlights in the pupils to bring the face to life

Step 7:

Fix the whole figure and pay close attention to the small details.
Short tip: Refine joints, adjust contours, and check proportions — erase any extra construction lines.

Step 8:

Outline the giant panda with lines of different thickness and darkness, add more details and the ground, then erase all the guidelines.
Short tip: Use varied line weight (thin for fur texture, thicker for outer contours) and finish with a simple ground line to anchor the panda.