How to Draw the Earth (Easy Step by Step)
The Earth is a fun thing to draw because it is really just a big circle with a few wobbly shapes inside. You will use a circle, two curvy land shapes, two dots, a smile, and two little stars. Give it a face and it becomes a happy planet friend.
- Easy
- 8 minutes
- 6 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
How to draw the Earth step by step
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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: The big circle
Start with a big round circle in the middle of your page. This is the whole planet, so take your time and make it nice and round.
Step 3: Left land shape
Near the top left, draw a rounded blob shape that looks like a puffy leaf. Start and end its line on the edge of the circle so it sits against the left side.
Step 4: Right land shape
On the right side, draw a long curvy line that wiggles down like a gentle S. Start it at the top right edge of the circle and end it at the bottom right edge to make a second piece of land.
Step 5: A happy face
Draw two small dots for eyes in the lower middle of the circle. Add a little curved smile between them and below.
Step 6: Twinkly stars
Draw one small star outside the circle at the top right and another at the bottom left. Make each star from five points joined together.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your Earth? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a volcano or how to draw a mushroom next.
Tips for drawing the Earth
- Draw the big circle slowly and lightly first. If it comes out a little squished, no problem, planets are not perfect.
- Make the land shapes round and bumpy, and let their lines meet the edge of the circle so they look like they wrap around the planet.
- Keep the stars small and far from the planet, and draw them last so they do not crowd the face.
Free Earth coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this Earth 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 Earth drawing
Color the land green and the water blue, then add a pink cheek on each side of the smile. For a twist, color the stars yellow and fill the space around the planet with dark blue like the night sky.
Earth fun fact for kids
Earth is the only planet we know of with liquid water on its surface, and about 70 percent of it is covered by oceans.
Questions about drawing the Earth
What shapes do I need to draw the Earth?
You need one big circle, two curvy shapes for the land, two dots for eyes, a small curved line for the smile, and two small stars.
How do I make the Earth look round?
Draw it in one slow, steady line, turning your wrist as you go. You can trace a bowl or a cup lightly in pencil if you want a perfect circle.
How do I make my Earth look cuter?
Place the eyes low and wide apart, and keep the smile small. Adding pink cheeks when you color makes the face look extra friendly.
