Polar Bear Cub Bundled Up in an Ear-Flap Hat

A young polar bear cub sits upright on a chunky slab of ice, looking off to the side with a small smile. It wears a big winter hat with floppy ear flaps, and a row of stitches runs across the side of the hat. The cub has a round dark eye with a shine spot, a black nose, and paws with little toe lines resting on the ice. The ice platform has jagged icicle shapes along its edges and a second broken chunk on each side. The large open areas on the bear's body are great for practicing smooth, even shading. Try soft grays and pale blues for the fur and ice, then pick a bold color for the hat so it stands out. This free printable also works well for a quick lesson on Arctic animals.