Draw the moon

Art and design

Pupils will develop their ability to apply light and dark tones to shade the surface of the moon. They will paint a space background and create a planet using printing techniques.

Moon and space: drawing and mixed media

What can you use to make the moon look bright in your drawing?

Build up areas of dark tones using curved lines.

Explore combining different materials to add texture.

Add the craters and other final details to the moon.

Are these curved lines or straight lines?

Introduction

What will you need for this lesson?

Are you ready to learn?

Equipment

Worksheet