How to Draw the Northern Lights
Are you ready to draw the northern lights? In this lesson, you will explore how to create a beautiful landscape featuring this amazing natural display. You will learn to use shapes and colors to capture the essence of the aurora in the night sky.
This drawing activity will take about 20 minutes. You’ll start by outlining the ground and mountains, then move on to adding the flowing lines of the aurora. The focus will be on using colors effectively to show the vibrant bands of light and the surrounding landscape.
As you work through this lesson, remember that patience is key. Take your time with each part, and enjoy the process of creating your own version of this stunning phenomenon. You’ll be amazed at what you can achieve!
Materials
- Paper
- Pencil
- Crayons, Colored Pencils, or Markers
- Black Marker (optional)
To begin your drawing, start with simple lines and shapes to create the foundation of your scene. This is like building a house; you need a strong base before adding the fun details! Once you have your outline ready, it’s time to think about colors. While I’ll share some color ideas with you, remember that it’s your artwork! Feel free to choose any colors that make you happy. Whether you want bright yellows and greens or soft blues and purples, the choice is all yours! The most important thing is to enjoy the process and let your creativity shine through in your drawing.
Time Needed: 30 minutes
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Outline the Ground
Start by forming a bumpy outline of the snowy ground near the bottom of the drawing.
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Draw the Mountains
Draw the pointed shape of mountains above the ground as shown. Make sure to leave a gap in the middle.
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Add Another Mountain
Add a more distant mountain by drawing it slightly lower.
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Outline an Aurora Band
Draw a long, wavy line across the sky to form an aurora band.
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Add More Aurora Bands
Draw two more wavy lines across the sky to create more aurora bands.
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Color the Northern Lights Drawing
First, use light shades of gray to color the snowy ground and dark gray for the mountains. Using the aurora bands as a guide, add colorful vertical streaks in yellow, green, blue, and pink. Then, color the sky with shades of purple. Finally, add small light gray dots to add twinkling stars.
How to Draw the Northern Lights PDF Download
You can check out the link below to see or download this drawing lesson. The PDF is a handy resource for learning how to draw the northern lights. At the end of the PDF, you’ll find a coloring page with outlines and a fun exercise to spark your imagination!
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