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How to draw a planet

A big round planet, a ring around its middle, and a little moon. Watch the video, follow along on paper, then print the practice sheet and draw it again.

Ages 6–13Paper + pencilAbout 8 minutes

Watch it first

The whole planet in 20 seconds

Press playEvery stroke, in the order you draw it

Draw it step by step

Six steps to a planet

New lines are purple. Lines you already drew turn light.

1

Start with the planet

Draw a big circle. Leave a small gap low on each side, where the ring will cross in front.

2

Wrap a ring around it

Draw a long, flat oval that tips down on the right. Stop the line where it goes behind the planet.

3

Give it a face

Two dot eyes and a big smile, all above the ring.

4

Add a little moon

A little crescent moon up in the corner, like a banana. It keeps the planet company.

5

Dent it with craters

Three little circles on the planet. Keep them away from the edge and the face.

6

Finishing touches

A few twinkly stars and some tiny dots in the sky. Now this planet is yours.

Go further

Now draw a planet where everything is upside down.

Practice on paper

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How to draw a character

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