This easy drawing tutorial shows you how to draw a cartoon sun.
You will build soft rays first, then add a cute face.
Take your time and keep your lines smooth and round.
What You Will Need
- Pencil and eraser
- Black marker or pen
- Paper
- Optional: colored pencils or crayons
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Time needed:
18 minutes.
Step-by-Step Drawing Guide
Step 1: Draw the Sun’s Wavy Top Outline
Start with a long curved line near the top of your page.
Turn that curve into three rounded bumps for soft sun rays.
Leave both sides open so you can continue the outline next.
Pro Tip: Make the middle bump tallest and the side bumps slightly lower for balance.
Step 2: Add the Left and Bottom Sun Rays
Continue from the left open edge and draw a wide rounded ray.
Then extend downward and add a longer rounded bump for the bottom ray.
Keep the curves puffy and smooth, like a gentle cloud edge.
Pro Tip: Make the left ray a bit wider and the bottom ray a bit longer for a cute look.
Step 3: Add the Right Rays and Close the Outline
Continue from the right open edge and draw one big rounded right ray.
Add a smaller ray at the lower-right to vary the shape.
Smoothly connect the line back toward the bottom area to close the outline.
Pro Tip: Use one larger and one smaller right-side ray to keep it playful.
Step 4: Draw the Sun’s Round Face
Draw a large circle in the center to form the sun’s face.
Let the circle slightly overlap the inner edges of the rays.
Keep the circle smooth so it feels friendly and round.
Pro Tip: Aim for a circle about two-thirds of the sun’s overall width for balance.
Step 5: Add a Cute Face
Draw two big eyes inside the circle, spaced evenly and matching in size.
Add round highlights and tiny dots in each eye to make them sparkle.
Place a small curved nose or tiny mouth in the center for sweetness.
Pro Tip: Keep both eyes at the same height by lightly placing them before details.
Step 6: Draw a Big Smiling Mouth
Draw a wide oval mouth in the lower part of the face.
Add a curved line inside to suggest a tongue or inner mouth shape.
Keep the mouth centered and slightly low for a cheerful expression.
Pro Tip: Make the mouth about as wide as the space between the eyes.
Step 7: Color in your drawing!
Fun Facts
- The Sun is a star, not a planet.
- Sunlight takes about 8 minutes to reach Earth.
- Cartoons often use rounded rays to make the sun feel friendly.
Pin it now, Draw later!
Trace your final lines with a pen, then erase extra pencil marks.
Color the sun face bright yellow and the rays golden orange if you like.
You just learned how to draw a cartoon sun step by step—try drawing a whole sky scene next.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I keep the rays evenly spaced?
Place the top, bottom, left, and right rays first, then fill the gaps.
What if my circle looks uneven?
Draw it lightly in small passes, then refine the smoothest line.
Can I make a different expression?
Yes—swap the mouth shape or add eyebrows for a new mood.
