Draw Crescent Moon
Want to discover how to draw a crescent moon?
There are 6 easy steps to follow, children will enjoy drawing their own crescent moon on paper. Also included is a downloadable version of this crescent moon drawing lesson.
Perfect for art teachers and homeschoolers looking to instruct kids how to draw a crescent moon.
Enjoy learning to draw a crescent moon. Go beyond the lesson…don’t forget to add some personal details. Let’s get started.
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
- Draw Crescent Moon Printable PDF (see bottom of lesson)
In this article, we will begin with a new piece of paper and learn to draw a crescent moon in 6 illustrative steps. It’s best if we consider the proportions of each part of the crescent moon.
Time Needed: 20 minutes
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Start Forming The Moon
Start by drawing a C-shaped line.
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Draw The Inner Curve
Draw another C-shaped line to outline the crescent moon.
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Add Clouds
Now, add fluffy clouds around the moon. Don’t forget to erase parts of the moon that overlap with the clouds.
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Outline The Craters
Draw small ovals to form the craters on the surface of the moon.
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Add Texture
Emphasize the rocky texture of the moon by drawing short curved lines following the shape of the craters.
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Complete The Drawing Of A Crescent Moon
Let’s add some color to our drawing of a crescent moon! First, use a yellow crayon to color the moon. Use a light shade of orange to fill in the craters. Then, use a light blue crayon to color the clouds.
Draw Crescent Moon PDF Download
Click the link below to view or download this drawing lesson. The PDF is a printable drawing lesson for Draw Crescent Moon. 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!