Funshine Bear Sunshine Coloring Page

Funshine Bear brings warmth and cheer with his sunny yellow fur and the bright sunshine symbol on his belly. This Care Bear character has been spreading positivity since the 1980s, and his simple, friendly design makes him a joy to color. The combination of his rounded bear shape and radiating sun symbol gives you smooth curves and geometric patterns to work with.

What colors work best?

The classic approach uses golden yellow or bright sunshine yellow for Funshine’s fur, with a deeper orange-yellow for his belly badge. The sun symbol looks great in gradients from yellow center to orange rays. Try pairing warm yellows with touches of peach or coral for shading. For contrast, color his nose and paw pads in soft brown or terra cotta. The background offers room to experiment—pale blue with white clouds creates a sky theme, or you could go bold with sunset purples and pinks behind him.

Did you know?

Funshine Bear was one of the original ten Care Bears introduced in 1983. His special talent is bringing sunshine to gloomy days and helping others see the bright side of situations. The sunshine on his belly isn’t just decorative—each Care Bear’s symbol represents their unique caring mission, and Funshine’s literally radiates warmth in every direction with those pointed rays.

How to color this one

Colored pencils work beautifully here since you can layer yellows and golds to create dimension in the fur. Start with a lighter yellow base and add darker yellow or light orange in the shadowed areas under his arms and around his face. For the belly badge, consider leaving the center white or very pale yellow, then gradually deepening the color toward the ray tips. Crayons give a nostalgic look that suits the retro character. If using markers, test on scrap paper first since yellows can look patchy—you might need two coats for even coverage.

Who’ll love this?

This works well for younger kids who are developing their coloring skills, since the shapes are clear and forgiving. Adults who grew up with Care Bears often enjoy coloring them as a relaxing nostalgia trip. It’s also nice for anyone who needs a mood boost—there’s something genuinely calming about working with sunny, warm colors.