Drawing a Galaxy – The Simple Way
Ever wanted to draw a beautiful and mesmerizing galaxy, but weren’t sure where to start? Well, have no fear, because the process is easier than you might think! All you need is a few basic supplies and a sprinkle of creativity, and you’ll be well on your way to creating a stunning, expressive and eye-catching piece of art in no time.
To begin, you’ll need to gather your supplies. Here is a list of essential items that you’ll need: paper, pencils, eraser, colored pencils/markers/crayons and a pencil sharpener. After you have your supplies, you’re ready to begin!
First, decide the size of your galaxy. This will determine how much detail you can incorporate into your drawing. Once you have found the perfect size for your project, sketch out the outline of the galaxy using your pencil. To give your galaxy a realistic and three-dimensional look, make sure to apply shading!
Once you have the basic outline of the galaxy sketched out, it is time to start having fun! Get creative by adding stars and nebulas to your piece. Use a white color pencil to make your stars seem to twinkle in the night sky, and use a light pink, or blue, to draw the fluffy and wispy nebulas. You can even add a star cluster or two! The possibilities are endless.
Now you can start to bring your galaxy to life. With the colored pencils/markers/crayons, you can start to color your piece in shades of pinks, blues, purples, and even some yellows. Play around with the colors to make your galaxy stand out, and to make it look as dynamic and vibrant as you’d like!
Make sure to leave some areas of your galaxy untainted with color. This will help to give your piece a more realistic feel, as galaxies are known for their dark patches of infinite space.
To finish up, you may want to add a few highlights and shadows. To do this, you will use white and black gel pens, or a white/black colored pencil. Highlight areas that stand out and want to draw attention, and add shadows to areas of negative space to help give depth and definition.
Once you are finished with your galaxy, it’s time to step back and admire the work of art you created! Don’t forget to share your masterpiece with family and friends. Before long, you may even start receiving commission requests!
Part 2: Refining Your Galaxy
Now that you have the basics of drawing a beautiful and mesmerizing galaxy down, it’s time to expand and refine your skill set. In this section, we’ll focus on details and techniques that will bring your art to the next level.
Let’s begin by increasing the detail of your stars. Using your white pencil and eraser, draw the stars with more definition, making sure to leave longer tails, different sizes and a variety of shapes to add realism to your piece. The details in this step are crucial for making your art stand out.
Once your stars are complete, start to add more depth to the nebula. To do this, you can use your lighter shades of blue and pink, swirled together to create an effervescent and bright luminescence. Again, the details in this step are key for making your piece look three-dimensional.
To give your galaxy added charm and life, try adding a gaseous river or two! To draw a gaseous river, use a darker shade of blue, along with a light pink. With this technique, create a stretched out swirl by combining the two colors together; much like you did with making the nebula.
To give your piece movement and direction, draw flowing lines to draw attention to different parts of the galaxy. To do this, use a black/gray color pencil, or a white pencil with a soft eraser. These lines will create a sense of movement, and will help make your art come to life.
Finally, don’t forget the shadow-filled interstellar voids. These areas will add more depth and realism, and will help give your piece texture and definition. In this step, use black colored pencils, markers or crayons to paint in the dark patches. Pay special attention to detail here, as this will be the foundation of the drawing.
Part 3: Adding Conveyed Emotion
Now that you have learnt the basics of drawing a galaxy, let’s take it a step further. Here, we’ll discuss different elements and techniques that will help your piece take on a life of its own.
First, let’s focus on the colors of your galaxy. Make sure that your color palette is reflective of the feeling you want to convey. If you want to give your piece a sorrowful feel, use colors such as blues and purples. If you want your work to have a more whimsical feel, use light pinks and yellows to create an uplifting aura.
Now we can focus on the movement and texture of your galaxy. Use layers of colors to give your piece depths, or incorporate swirls and curves to get the feeling of stars lingering. Also, use different thicknesses of pencil lines to create texture and movement. Feel free to experiment, and to have fun!
The highlight of this step is adding an explosion or two. Often with galaxies, we see bright and vibrant explosions. To create an explosion, use pinks and yellows, swirling together at the center. To finish, add some light blues and whites to the outer edges, to give it a cloud-like appearance. The more detailed this step is, the more realistic it will look.
The possibilities are endless! Now’s the time to get creative and add your own flair to your piece. Whether it be a planet, out of world spacecraft, a moon, or even a constellation, the idea is to make your piece come alive off the paper.
Part 4: Finishing Touches
Now that you have all the details in place, all that’s left to do is the finishing touches. Here, you’ll focus on making sure your artwork as flawless as possible.
To begin, it’s time to erase any extra and unnecessary lines. Click through your drawing with a sharp eraser and take some time to inspect your work. Make sure to focus on the stars, and make sure all that is left is the light tails. Also take time to smooth out the nebulas, making sure that all the colors blend seamlessly. This step is crucial for making your piece look clean, vibrant and eye-catching!
After that, go through your artwork with a black or gray pen. Basically, this is to “touch up” areas that were too light when coloring them in. This will also help to create shadows and shadows, making sure that your piece looks sharp and realistic.
Now you will want to take a step back and evaluate your work. Is there an area that does not look quite right? Does the composition feel off balance? Are there parts that could use just a little bit more detail? Take the time to answer these questions and make the necessary changes. All this will help make your artwork as perfect as possible.
Once you are satisfied with your work, it’s time to incorporate a finishing touch to your piece. This can be anything from a few light color highlights and shadows, to some framing or framing material, or even your signature!
And with that, you have successfully brought your galaxy to life! That’s it! You are now an official galaxy artist, and it all began with a few basic supplies, a sprinkle of creativity and a few steps of guidance.
