Draw a Rocket
You can learn to draw a rocket by following along with this helpful drawing guide!
There are 6 easy steps to follow, children will enjoy designing their own rocket on paper. Also included is a downloadable version of this rocket drawing tutorial.
Perfect for art teachers and homeschoolers looking to instruct kids how to draw a rocket.
Enjoy the process of learning to draw a rocket. Go beyond the lesson…don’t forget to add some personal details. It is officially time to get creative!
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
- Draw a Rocket Printable PDF (see bottom of lesson)
This step by step lesson will teach you how to draw a rocket. We will pay attention to the shapes of each part and types of contours drawn so that the artwork looks right.
Time Needed: 20 minutes
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Form The Body Of The Rocket
Start by drawing the elongated outline of the rocket’s body. Draw a curved line near the pointed tip of the rocket. Then, draw small circular bolts to secure the structure.
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Attach The Fins
Attach three pointed fins attached near the base of the rocket. Make sure to erase any overlapping lines!
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Now Draw The Porthole
Now, draw a ring to add the rocket’s porthole.
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Add The Engine
Add the cylindrical engine attached to the bottom of the rocket. Then, draw curved lines to add some texture to the engine.
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Draw The Antenna
Draw a thin antenna with a rounded tip attached to the top part of the rocket.
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Complete The Rocket Drawing
Time for the final preparations before liftoff! We just need to add a pop of color to make our drawing complete. First, color the body of the rocket with yellow and red crayons. Use a red crayon to fill in the fins of the rocket. Next, color the porthole with a light blue crayon and the glass with a darker shade of blue. Now, shade the antenna and bolts with a light gray crayon. Then, color the rounded tip of the antenna with a yellow crayon. Finally, shade the engine with a dark purple crayon.
Draw a Rocket PDF Download
Click the link below to view or download this drawing lesson. The PDF is a printable drawing lesson for Draw a Rocket. The last page of the downloadable PDF includes a coloring book page with just the outlines and an extension exercise for prompting kids to get creative!