Easy Planets Drawing
Young artists will enjoy learning these simple steps to make the easy planets drawing!
There are 9 easy steps to follow, children will enjoy making their own planets on paper. Also included is a downloadable version of this planets drawing lesson.
Ideal for art teachers and homeschoolers looking to instruct kids how to draw their own planets.
Drawing is much more fun when you have a easy to understand lesson to follow. Enjoy!
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
- Easy Planets Drawing Printable PDF (see bottom of lesson)
We will arrive at a finished drawing of the planets by completing one section at a time. The drawing will take 9 steps to complete as we continue to draw each section moving closer to the completed artwork. The completed drawing will be finished off with color making it a drawing you will want to share with friends!
Time Needed: 30 minutes
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First Outline Mars
First, draw the outline of Mars, a rocky, terrestrial planet.
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Add Texture To The Surface Of Mars
Emphasize the rocky and bumpy texture of Mars by drawing ovals.
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Next Draw Neptune
Next, form the big, round shape of the ice giant, Neptune.
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Add Texture To Planet Neptune
Fill the planet Neptune with small ovals and wavy horizontal lines.
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Now Form Saturn
Now, draw a big circle to outline the gas giant, Saturn.
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Attach Saturn’s Rings
Form two ovals around the planet Saturn to draw its rings. Make sure to erase any overlapping lines!
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Add The Texture Of Saturn
Draw wavy lines to add some texture to the gas giant.
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Form Pluto
Draw the small, rounded shape of the dwarf planet, Pluto. Form the outline of its surface similar to the illustration.
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Complete The Easy Drawing Of Planets
Grab your crayons and let’s color our easy drawing of planets! First, use shades of red to color Mars. Next, color the ice giant, Neptune, with shades of blue. Now, fill in the dwarf planet, Pluto with shades of brown. Then, color Saturn with shades of orange and its rings with a light yellow crayon.
Easy Planets Drawing PDF Download
Click the link below to view or download this drawing lesson. The PDF is a printable drawing lesson for Easy Planets 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!