Draw a Solar Eclipse
Kids can learn to draw a solar eclipse by following the photos in this easy lesson.
Included are 6 easy steps to follow, children will enjoy designing their own solar eclipse on paper. Also included is a printable version of this drawing tutorial.
Ideal for art teachers and homeschoolers looking to teach kids how to draw special events in our solar system.
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
- Draw a Solar Eclipse Printable PDF (see bottom of lesson)
This tutorial will instruct you how to draw a solar eclipse. We will draw attention to the shapes of each area and variety of contours drawn making sure that the artwork looks great.
Time Needed: 20 minutes
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First Outline The Moon
First, form the circular outline of the moon.
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Add Texture To The Moon’s Surface
Add texture to the moon’s rocky surface by drawing ovals and wavy lines.
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Draw The Sun Rays
Now, draw the sun’s rays visible behind the moon by making a wavy zigzag line.
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Add Another Layer Of Sun Rays
Next, add an inner layer of sun rays by drawing another zigzag line.
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Form The Sun Beams
Form the sun beams by drawing thin, pointed shapes extending outwards.
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Complete The Solar Eclipse Drawing
Grab your crayons and let’s color in our drawing of a solar eclipse! First, shade the moon with a dark purple crayon. Next, color in the outermost layer of sun rays and sun beams with an orange crayon. Then, fill in the inner layer of sun rays with a yellow crayon.
Draw a Solar Eclipse PDF Download
Click the link below to view or download this drawing lesson. The PDF is a printable drawing lesson for Draw a Solar Eclipse. 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!