We continue the theme of space adventures. In this lesson I will tell you. I wonder when will humans be able to fly into space? I mean don't jump out to the moon and back. And there - into the depths of the universe. Or at least to Mars! Something is getting really crowded on this planet... Okay, let's leave this matter to the scientists, and let's get to drawing! As an example of an astronaut, I chose this picture: It is a little shabby, apparently, it was taken from an old Soviet book. But this won’t hurt us, because we ourselves can draw beautiful picture, Right? Get to work!
How to draw an astronaut with a pencil step by step
There are four steps ahead. Step one. At the top of the sheet we will place a large round head. She's big because she's wearing a helmet. Let's draw two down curved lines- This is the outline of the body. We will draw an astronaut in zero gravity. And this immediately sets his position. Let's draw the contours of the arms and legs. The spacesuit has a belt. Let's outline the backpack behind our shoulders. 
Step two. We begin to draw out the details: the helmet, fingers, all sorts of bells and whistles on the “suit”. Moreover, all the elements are quite large. 
Step three. On the helmet we will outline an opening for the eyes, making it three-dimensional. Let's start drawing shoes. Let's show a pocket-bag on the belt. Look carefully at the picture and fill in what is missing on your sheet. Rivets, bends on the fingers, etc. 
Step four. We will show horizontal shading on the belts. Let's draw the shoes: the pattern on the sole, the clasp. The astronaut wears a small electronic device on his hip. Now let's outline the main elements of our drawing. Almost done. You can use shading to “revive” our hero, or add color using paints! 
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Dear friends! The children and I are already today. We will paint space with paints using a regular brush. And geometric shapes will be our assistants.
First, ask the children to remember the geometric shapes they know (circle, square, rectangle, triangle, oval). And make blanks of these figures of different sizes.
Drawing on the theme of Space: you will need
- a sheet of paper for watercolors,
- a simple pencil,
- gouache paints,
- tassels of different numbers,
- templates geometric shapes,
- special line.
Drawing space: step-by-step master class
Step 1
— Make template templates: circles different sizes, rectangle, triangle, half circle.
— Try to create a composition on the theme “Space” from the given figures.
Hint: one of possible options- draw a rocket.
— Arrange the rectangle, triangle and semicircle templates to form a rocket.
— Trace the details according to the templates with a simple pencil.
Using a special ruler, draw small circles on the rocket - these are portholes.
Step 2
- Draw the planets - trace the circle patterns.
— Add a few more small planets along the ruler.
- Select a suitable figure on the ruler, circle it several times below the rocket, this way you can get the fiery tail of the rocket.
Step 3
- Dip the brush into gouache of blue color and place blue spots on the sheet around the design.
- Then dip the brush in yellow paint and place the yellow spots in the same way.
- Pick up paint with a wet brush white, paint the background of the sky, constantly dipping the brush into water and the tip of the brush into white paint. At the same time, we move the brush wavy line top down.
— Then we gradually paint over the remaining fragments of the drawing.
- In this way, we gradually fill the entire drawing with paints. It is better to start painting with light colors. This process is creative.
— To paint planets, it is better to mix paints of 2-3 colors.
— When the drawing dries, use the tip of the brush to draw stars by poking with yellow paint.
The children produced such wonderful drawings.
Creative task:
— Prepare your own geometric shape templates.
— Create your composition on the theme “Space” using your own templates.
— Draw a picture with paints.
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Original taken from chatlburan How children see space
Today the whole world celebrates the anniversary of the beginning of human exploration of a fundamentally new entity - Space! On April 12, 1961, Yuri Gagarin made a space flight for the first time in history and thereby discovered new era humanity.
An exhibition of children's drawings on a space theme opened today in Rostov: We are descendants of Gagarin. Space relay race-Rostov.
It was interesting to see how children imagine space, how they see the space future, what they expect from it and whether they dream of becoming astronauts.
Below the cut there are many photos from the exhibition.
You can conditionally divide the pictures into several categories. Some were distinguished by the detail of the technical part of the spacecraft:
(this one is generally done in pastels)
Others reflected the story:
Still others imagined everyday scenes space future:
Space trains, station, parking lots spaceships. The curtains on the windows of the train are magnificent!
And here we can see orbital stores: plants and flowers, Appliances, honey laboratory. I would venture to guess that the small buildings are fast food outlets: shawarma, vkusnolyubov, “coffee to go”, etc.
Of course, there were aliens:
Title of the drawing: "Hello, friend!" It's nice that the children are peaceful. The culture of aggression has not yet had time to spoil them. The theme of friendship and peaceful coexistence with aliens runs through all the drawings. There are no battle scenes anywhere.
Subtle humor and good imagination. Everything is wonderful here!
Catching stars
Attractions attached to the rings of Saturn.
A flying saucer with wheels!
No less than NEVZ launched its space electric locomotive :)
Nebulae and landscapes:
And some I just liked:
The ship and one spacesuit are made of foil.
There are a total of 152 drawings at the exhibition out of 15 educational institutions Rostov and region. There are many interesting works. The exhibition will be held from April 12 to April 20 at the Rostov House of Children and Youth Creativity (formerly the Palace of Pioneers, Sadovaya, 53-55). Free admission.
The exhibition is important because it actualizes the theme of space as such. Children fantasize and draw interesting stories. But it’s sad that they stopped dreaming about space - to the question “what do you want to become?” None of the authors of the drawings answered “astronaut”. A football player, a lawyer, a businessman... Meanwhile, man and Humanity have a much higher purpose than business and football. We must do our best to kindle the thirst for space expansion and convey the value of this path. And the more active the space topic is on the agenda, the more chances we, earthlings, have of returning to the path of development and achieving outstanding results on a universal scale!
Happy Cosmonautics Day everyone!
Original taken from kopninantonbuf
in Space dreams of Don schoolchildren
An exhibition opened today in Rostov-on-Don at the Palace of Children and Youth Creativity children's drawing, dedicated to the 55th anniversary of the first human flight into space.
Children drew pictures and wrote stories in the frames all-Russian competition“We are Gagarin’s descendants - a space relay race”, which is held by public organization family protection "Parental All-Russian Resistance" together with social movement"The Essence of Time".
The exhibition features more than 150 works completed by students from 20 educational institutions in Rostov-on-Don, Shakhty, Kamensk-Shakhtinsky, Novocherkassk, as well as eleven stories (they can be read in the VK group dedicated to the exhibition.
Man's first journey into space lasted only about 108 minutes, but they, one might say, “turned the world upside down.” Since then, since April 1962 (more precisely, on the twelfth), and it has become Worldwide since 1969.
As always, a little history
Who among us in deep childhood did not want to become an astronaut? And who should we take an example from? Of course, with Yuri Gagarin, whose name in 1961 sounded in many languages of planet Earth. Because they finally came true cherished dreams of all humanity for many centuries - to find out what is there, beyond our world, in space! And then, in 1961, all people rejoiced and were proud of the achievements of Soviet scientists in this field. The pioneering hero receives high government awards, and a few months later the second cosmonaut makes a daily flight around our planet!
Today we know much more about space. Man not only conquers distant orbits, but also learns to live there. And how many robotic satellites have been launched that constantly fly above us, doing various research!
What to choose when doing creativity with your child for Cosmonautics Day? Drawing, probably, first of all. So let's get started!
How to draw a picture for Cosmonautics Day?
Children's works on space themes are always relevant. This assumes the use various techniques, attracting the child to creativity. But the most basic of all, of course, is the pencil! Because it all starts with her. Here step-by-step instruction, for Cosmonautics Day in pencil.
Other techniques
Having learned, first of all, to use a pencil for Cosmonautics Day, you can try others, mixed media, for example, “grattage” (from the French gratter - scratch, scrape). It is accessible even to preschool children. Begin!
- We take thick paper, preferably A3 cardboard. We paint the entire plane with colored crayons (wax is better) in the freest style, but in a thick layer. All paper must be drawn. Involve your baby more actively at this stage of work.
- Mix dishwashing liquid (1 part) and black gouache (3 parts). Apply an even layer over the crayons and paint over everything!
- The result was a black sheet. Let the paint dry. This process can be accelerated using an ordinary hair dryer! What fun for a child!
- We take a fairly sharp object (a toothpick, a knitting needle, but better - a special wooden stick) and scratch our drawing on a black background. Yes, at least the same astronaut and rocket! As a result, we get very original work using the grattage technique.
More options?
You can also celebrate this holiday with your children in the DIY style. The theme of the craft is “Cosmonautics Day”. These are from ordinary disposable ones, and rockets from plastic bottles, and much, much more.
So the month of April has come... with hope for warmth and bright sunshine, with flowers and joy... Very soon the world will celebrate Cosmonautics Day. This is a holiday that includes important events And greatest discoveries, achievements of human civilization and the discovery of inaccessible secrets and worlds.
IN different time The children and I conducted various activities on the topic of Space; links to some of them will be at the end of the article and in. And today I invite you and your children to arm yourself with pencils and paints and go paint space!
Hooray! I announce the opening new section"Learning to Draw" and I invite you to meet the artist Julia, who shared her drawing skills with us.
How to draw space step by step
Drawings on the theme of space are a common April assignment in schools and kindergartens. Julia offers us two options space theme on different ages: for preschoolers and primary school students.
I know that many parents are categorically against templates and examples in drawing. But I am also convinced that in order to learn to draw, sometimes you need a push, an example, which, when embodied, the child will believe in himself and begin to reveal his capabilities and talents. Shall we try?
Drawing “Rocket in space” for children 4-5 years old.
The drawing is so simple and easy that it seems to me that it does not need additional descriptions. However, if you prefer the video format of the lesson, then watch this video:
Drawing on the theme “Space” for children 6-7 years old.
And here is the video MK of the rocket’s drawing, posted on ours:
These are the simple and accessible drawings about space that the artist Julia offered us today. And I am grateful to her for her beautiful creativity.
What do you think of these drawings about space? And what do you and your children like to draw on a given topic? By the way, you can send your drawings for this MK to me by email, I will post them in this article.