How to Draw Mars
So you want to discover how to draw Mars?
Kids will enjoy this simple step by step lesson for learning how to draw Mars. This easy Mars tutorial is perfect for fairly young students looking to get started with drawing the solar system.
All drawing steps are included here which make it fun and simple to follow! Plan for this drawing to take about 20 minutes, but the creative process can actually take longer if an elaborate background is added as well.
Get a thrill out of learning how to draw the red planet Mars. Go beyond the lesson…don’t forget to add some unique details. Don’t forget about the free PDF guide.
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
- How to Draw Mars Printable PDF (see bottom of lesson)
In today’s lesson, we will learn how to draw Mars on paper. The design and proportion of each part will be highlighted in each step of the tutorial. Note that the blue lines are used to indicate the newest shapes being created in each step.
Time Needed: 20 minutes
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First Draw The Planet
First, draw a circle to outline the planet Mars.
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Now Outline The Craters
Now, draw oval-like rings to form the craters on the planet’s surface.
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Next Add Smaller Craters
Next, let’s add smaller ovals to emphasize the heavily cratered terrain of Mars.
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Outline The Texture Of The Surface
Draw slightly wavy horizontal lines to add some texture to the surface of the planet.
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Draw The Atmosphere
Outline the atmosphere of the planet by drawing curving, wavy horizontal lines.
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Complete The Mars Drawing
Let’s add a pop of color to our drawing of the planet Mars! Color in the Red Planet and its craters with red, orange or brown colors to represent the planet’s distinct rusty surface.
How to Draw Mars PDF Download
Click the link below to view or download this drawing lesson. The PDF is a printable drawing lesson for How to Draw Mars. 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!