How to Draw Sun and Moon
Let’s learn how to draw the sun and moon by following along with this fun drawing guide!
With 6 easy steps to follow, children will enjoy designing their own sun and moon artwork on paper. Also included is a printable version of this sun and moon drawing lesson.
Ideal for art teachers and homeschoolers looking to teach kids how to draw their own sun and moon.
Drawing is much more fun when you have a simple lesson to follow. Enjoy!
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
- How to Draw Sun and Moon Printable PDF (see bottom of lesson)
In today’s post, we will discover how to draw the sun and the moon on paper. The design and proportion of each part will be observed in each step of the how-to article here. Note that the blue pencil lines are used to show the newest components being created in each step.
Time Needed: 20 minutes
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Form The Sun
Start by drawing the circular outline of the sun. Draw some short curved lines to add some texture to the sun.
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Add The Sun Rays
Now, form the sun rays by drawing a zigzag line.
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Draw The Moon
Outline the crescent shaped moon. Draw short straight lines to emphasize its rough texture.
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Add The Moon’s Craters
Draw some ovals with curved lines to create the moon’s craters.
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Draw Stars
Draw small, twinkling stars around the moon.
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Complete The Sun And Moon Drawing
Let’s give life to our drawing of the sun and moon! First, color the sun with a yellow crayon and its rays with an orange crayon. Next, shade the moon with a light blue crayon and its craters with a darker shade of blue. Then, color the stars with an orange crayon.
How to Draw Sun and Moon PDF Download
Click the link below to view or download this drawing lesson. The PDF is a printable drawing lesson for How to Draw Sun and 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!