How to draw
How to Draw a Sun
- Starter (level 1 of 5)
- 5 min
- 5 steps
- Ages 3–6 (a guide, not a rule)
Draw on paper: Paper, Pencil. Optional: Eraser, Yellow and orange crayons or markers.
Draw it on the screen
A sun is a perfect first drawing: one big circle, some short straight lines and a happy face. Take your time with each line. Wobbly rays look like sunshine too!
Rather color it? Print the sun coloring page.
Step by step
- New lines: purple, thick and glowing
- Lines you already drew: gray
Step 1 of 5
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Step 1 of 5 Draw a big circle in the middle of your paper. -
Step 2 of 5 Draw four short lines around the circle: one on top, one at the bottom and one on each side. -
Step 3 of 5 Draw four more short lines in the spaces between them. -
Step 4 of 5 Draw two dots for eyes. -
Step 5 of 5 Draw a smile under the eyes.
You did it!
Your drawing does not have to look like this one. Every artist draws a little differently.
Tips for this drawing
Helpful hints
- Hold the pencil lightly and draw the circle slowly. It does not have to be perfect.
- Turn your paper as you draw the rays if that feels easier.
Common mistakes
- The rays touch the circle and look like a spider. Leave a small gap between the circle and each ray.
- The face is squeezed at the top. Put the eyes a little above the middle of the circle, then the smile below them.
Make it simpler
Draw just the circle and four rays, then color it in.
