tutorial:

Moon Drawing

how to draw a moon

Many moon drawing tutorials focus on a more stylized depiction of the space rock, but our tutorial will take you through the process of creating a realistic moon sketch.

creating a moon drawing

STEP 1: creating the base shape

Try to make this circle as round as possible, but remember that the moon is a rock with lumps and bumps, so do not be disheartened if it is not perfect.

step 2: draw the moon pattern

In the upper-right section of your moon sketch, create some jagged patterns that look a little like the continents of the earth.

STEP 3: finish the moon pattern

You can now complete the rest of the pattern on the surface of the moon, creating a large island shape and a few smaller shapes that curve with the outline.

step 4: adding color to the moon

Fill the entire body of the patterns you just created with a light coloring.

STEP 5: add shading and texture

In this step, you can simply repeat the coloring process from the previous step, darkening your coloring and adding a rougher texture.

step 6: finish the shading

Continue to darken your shading, focussing on the edges of your island patterns. Create some texture lines around the craters and blank spots.

STEP 7: ADD COLOR TO THE DRAWING

You can add a light layer of color to the rest of the moon’s surface. Use a light gray color to gently fill the rest of your realistic moon drawing.

step 8: CREATING TEXTURE

You are going to darken the color of the moon’s surface and add some texture. Use fine strokes that follow the curvature of the moon’s shape.

STEP 9: shading the moon sketch

You can now use a slightly darker gray color to shade some parts of the surface texture. This will help emphasize the dimensions of your moon.

step 10: finish the moon drawing

Color the canvas around your moon black. With a sharp brush and some light gray paint, create a splash of stars and dots throughout the sky.

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