sunset

Draw a straight horizontal line across the page to make the horizon. Draw a large half-circle sitting on the horizon. This is the setting sun. Add simple shapes for the scenery, such as mountains, hills, trees, or the ocean. Draw a few soft, curved clouds around the sun. If you're drawing water, add short horizontal lines below the sun to show its reflection. Color the sky, starting with yellow around the sun, then blend into orange, pink, red, and finally purple or dark blue at the top. Color the sun a bright yellow or light orange. Fill the trees, mountains, or other foreground objects with black to create silhouettes. Blend the colors smoothly using colored pencils, crayons, or paint for a realistic effect. Add the final details, such as birds, grass, or extra clouds, to complete your sunset drawing.