Easy Moon Drawing
Learn how to create an easy moon drawing!
Everyone will like this simple step by step lesson for learning how to draw a moon. This simple moon instruction guide is perfect for younger students looking to learn how to get into drawing.
All drawing steps are included here which make it fun and simple to follow! Plan for this drawing to last about 20 minutes, but the creative process may actually take more time if a sky/background is included as well.
Enjoy creating a simplified moon drawing and remember to add some unique aspects. It’s time to get creative!
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
- Easy Moon Drawing Printable PDF (see bottom of lesson)
In this post, we will learn how to make an easy moon drawing on paper. To make sure it looks great, we will pay attention to the various sizes and shapes of each part of the moon. The drawn lines in each step is drawn blue so you can observe the most recent components that you will be working on.
Time Needed: 20 minutes
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Outline The Shape Of The Moon

First, draw a big circle to outline the shape of the moon.
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Form The Craters

Next, draw C-shaped lines to form the craters on the surface of the moon.
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Add More Detail To The Craters

Add short lines following the shape of the craters.
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Form The Texture Of The Moon’s Surface

Draw short, curved lines to add some texture and emphasize the rounded shape of the moon.
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Draw Smaller Craters

Add tiny oval-shaped craters on the moon.
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Complete The Easy Drawing Of A Moon

Time to grab your crayons and fill in our simple drawing of a moon! First, color the surface of the moon with a light yellow crayon. Now, fill in the craters with a light brown crayon. Then, add some shadows to the edges of the moon and around the craters with a darker shade of yellow.
Easy Moon Drawing PDF Download
Click the link below to view or download this drawing lesson. The PDF is a printable drawing lesson for Easy Moon Drawing. 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!

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