How to Draw Jupiter (Easy Step by Step)
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Jupiter is a big, friendly planet built from one huge circle, a few wavy stripes and a smiling face. It is a great drawing for practicing smooth curves and wiggly lines. Two little stars and a tiny moon finish the space scene.
- Easy
- 10 minutes
- 8 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawing
In this article (7 sections)
How to draw Jupiter step by step
How to Draw Jupiter · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Guide shapes
Lightly sketch this oval. It only shows where the big parts go, so press softly. You will erase it at the end.
Step 2: Planet and top stripe
Draw a big circle in the middle of your paper, making the line smooth and round. Near the top, add a gently wavy line that starts on the left side of the circle and ends on the right side.
Step 3: The middle stripe
Draw another gently wavy line across the middle of the planet, from the left edge of the circle to the right edge. Let it wiggle just a little.
Step 4: The bottom stripe
Near the bottom of the planet, draw one short wavy line inside the circle. Let both ends touch the edge of the circle.
Step 5: The big storm spot
In the lower right part of the planet, draw a wide oval lying on its side. This is the famous giant storm.
Step 6: A happy face
Draw two small round dots for eyes in the top half of the planet. Between them, a little lower down, draw a tiny curved smile.
Step 7: Two little stars
Outside the planet on the upper right, draw two small star shapes with rounded corners, one a little bigger than the other. Draw a tiny five-sided shape inside each one.
Step 8: The little moon
Below the stars, near the lower right corner of your paper, draw a small circle for a moon. Add a tiny dot inside it.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your Jupiter? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a meteor or how to draw a rocket next.
Tips for drawing Jupiter
- Draw the big circle slowly and smoothly. If it comes out a little wobbly, that is fine, because planets look friendly with a hand-drawn line.
- Let each wavy stripe start and stop right on the edge of the circle so the bands look like they wrap around the planet.
- Keep the stars small and simple. Draw a rounded star shape first, then add a tiny shape inside it.
Free Jupiter coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this Jupiter coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your Jupiter drawing
Try warm oranges, tan and cream for the bands between the stripes, with a reddish-brown oval for the storm. For a creative twist, color the sky dark blue and add sparkly dots with a white crayon.
Jupiter fun fact for kids
Jupiter is the biggest planet in our solar system, and its Great Red Spot is a giant storm that scientists have watched for more than 150 years.
Questions about drawing Jupiter
What shapes do I need to draw Jupiter?
You need one big circle for the planet, a few wavy lines for the stripes, an oval for the storm spot, and small stars and a small circle for the extras.
How do I make my Jupiter look cuter?
Give it a face with two round dot eyes and a small curved smile. Keep the eyes wide apart and the smile small for the sweetest look.
How do I draw the stripes so they look even?
Draw each stripe in one smooth motion from one side of the circle to the other. A gentle wave looks better than a straight line, and it does not need to be perfect.
