How to Draw Jupiter
Children will have fun learning how to draw Jupiter in 6 easy steps.
With 6 easy steps to follow, kids will enjoy drawing their own version of planet Jupiter. Also included is a downloadable version of this space-themed drawing lesson.
Perfect for art teachers and homeschoolers looking to teach kids how to draw a Jupiter. Remember there is a PDF guide at the end of the lesson. Enjoy the process of learning how to draw Jupiter.
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
- How to Draw Jupiter Printable PDF (see bottom of lesson)
In this lesson, we will begin with a blank piece of paper and discover how to draw Jupiter in six instructive steps. It’s best if we pay attention to the proportions of each of the bands of color across this large planet.
Time Needed: 20 minutes
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Outline The Planet
First, draw the circular outline of the planet Jupiter.
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Start Forming The Cloud Bands
Start forming the cloud bands surrounding Jupiter’s Great Red Spot by drawing two wavy horizontal lines.
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Draw The Great Red Spot
Now, draw the oval-shaped cloud formation of the giant storm in the planet’s atmosphere known as the Great Red Spot.
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Add More Cloud Bands
Draw wavy lines to fill the planet with cloud bands.
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Outline The Thick Atmosphere
Add curving, wavy lines to emphasize the thick atmosphere of the gas giant.
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Complete The Jupiter Drawing
Time to add some color to our drawing of Jupiter! First, color the Great Red Spot with a vibrant red-orange crayon. Then, use shades of brown and orange to fill in the bands of the planet.
How to Draw Jupiter PDF Download
Click the link below to view or download this drawing lesson. The PDF is a printable drawing lesson for How to Draw Jupiter. 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!
This is so fast, I love it!