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Draw Along with Matilda

Learn to draw Tigy and friends with fun, step-by-step guides. Anyone can do it - one line at a time.

Step-by-step guide

How to draw Tigy

Hi, I'm Matilda! I'm so glad you made it this far - now for the best bit. Let's learn how to draw Tigy, one easy step at a time.

Matilda introduces the drawing tutorial: let's learn how to draw Tigy
1

Start with the head shape

Step 1: drawing Tigy's head shape and ears
2

Add the headband and face

Step 2: adding Tigy's headband, eyes and mouth
3

Now the body - the simplest part

Step 3: adding Tigy's body, arms and feet
4

Add colour and bring him alive

Step 4: colouring Tigy in and changing his expression
Download the guide (PDF)

More characters - Lion, Wolfy and friends - coming soon!

Print & colour

Colouring sheet

Black-and-white colouring sheet full of Matilda Bear characters

A whole sheet of Tigy and friends, ready to colour in however you like. Print it out, grab your pens, and make it yours.

Download sheet (PDF)

More sheets to come.

Behind the scenes

How it's made

Matilda's rough sketches and works-in-progress will live here - a peek at how the characters come to life.
Coming soon

Monthly challenge

Each month, a brand-new thing to draw. Check back soon for the first one!