How to Draw the Sun – Step by Step Drawing Tutorial

Welcome summer to your home by having the whole family learn how to draw the sun with our simple to follow step by step tutorial.

This is a great summer activity and a wonderful practice in drawing, as although it looks simple, it can have a great effect on your artistic skills; drawing a circle is, after all, one of the basic shapes to master when it comes to drawing.

How to Draw Sun Step by Step Tutorial

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How to Draw Sun Step by Step

Sun Directed Drawing Guide

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Step by Step Sun Drawing Instructions

Step 1

Start by drawing a circle. Drawing a circle is a great exercise for all years. It’s an easy way to follow your progress.

Step 1

Step 2

Draw four triangles, one on the top, one on the bottom and another two on each on one side of the circle you drew.

Step 2

Step 3

Fill in the spaces between triangles with more triangles. You don’t have to stick to the same number or the same shape of them. Nature isn’t perfect.

These are our sunrays.

Step 3

Step 4

We want our sun to be friendly. Draw a pair of eyes (or sunglasses) and a simple smile.

Step 4

Step 5

All done! You’ve learned how to draw the Sun. Now all that’s left is to color it.

Draw a Sun
How to Draw Sun Step by Step Tutorial

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