Have you ever looked up at the night sky and wished you could capture its beauty on paper? 🌌 You’re in luck! Today, we’re going to learn how to draw a moon and stars with a super easy, step-by-step tutorial. Perfect for beginners of all ages, this drawing will add a little cosmic magic to your sketchbook! 🌟
Let’s gather our supplies and get started! 🎨✏️
🛠️ Materials Needed
- Sketching pencil ✏️
- Eraser 🩶
- Black fine-tip pen or marker 🖊️
- Drawing paper 📄
- Colored pencils, crayons, or markers (optional for coloring) 🎨
✨ Step-by-Step Tutorial
Step 1: Draw a Big Crescent Moon 🌙
Start by drawing a large curve, like a big letter “C” on its side. Then, draw a smaller curve inside it to complete the crescent shape. Leave some space between the two curves — this will be the glowing moon!

Step 2: Sketch Tiny Stars ⭐
Around your moon, start adding small five-pointed stars. An easy way is to draw a tiny “plus” sign (+) and then add an “X” on top (×). This gives your stars a twinkling look!

Step 3: Add Some Bigger Stars ✨
To make your night sky more magical, draw a few larger stars. You can make them by sketching two overlapping triangles, or by drawing a simple sparkle shape with longer points.

Step 4: Sprinkle Some Tiny Dots 🌌
Fill in the empty spaces with little dots to represent distant stars. Random placement looks best — just sprinkle them lightly around!

Step 5: Outline Your Drawing 🖊️
Carefully trace over your moon, stars, and dots with a black pen or marker. Let the ink dry, and then gently erase any leftover pencil lines.

Step 6: Add Some Color (Optional) 🎨
If you want, you can color your moon with soft yellow, gold, or even silver shades! Add a faint blue or purple background for a dreamy night sky feel.

🌟 Final Tips
- Don’t worry about making each star perfect — a little wobble adds charm!
- Try using metallic pens or glitter pens for an extra magical effect.
- Want a fuller sky? Add shooting stars or tiny clouds too! ☁️🌠
Now you’ve created your very own beautiful moon and starry sky! 🌙✨ Keep practicing, and soon you’ll be sketching full night scenes filled with wonder. Happy drawing! 🎨💫