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How to draw Sun

Learn to draw sun in five picture steps. Begin with twelve triangular rays, then build up to curved smile. Draw in your browser, color the finished model, or practice with its tracing outline.

Finished example: Sun
Finished example: Sun

Five picture steps

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  1. Step 1

    Begin with twelve triangular rays. Leave room around the shape for the next parts.

  2. Step 2

    Add large sun circle. Compare its position with the first step.

  3. Step 3

    Draw two round cheeks. Keep the earlier shapes visible as you work.

  4. Step 4

    Build in two dark pupils. Look at where these parts touch the earlier shapes.

  5. Step 5

    Finish with curved smile. Choose your own colors or follow the finished example.

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