As a result of space exploration, astronauts have earned admiration from both kids and adults.It's a fairly straightforward process if you take your time and don't rush through it.
Step 1: A large circle is drawn.
There is a large circle near the top of the paper.The circle should be as evenly round as possible.The outer perimeter of the astronauts helmet will eventually be the first circle.
Step 2: Beneath the circle, place a rectangle.
The bottom fifth of the circle is an overlap.The size of the rectangle should be the same as the shape.It is too long to consider a square if the height of the rectangle is only slightly longer than the width.The portion will eventually become the astronauts torso.
Step 3: Two sets of smaller quadrilaterals are connected.
Attach a second square-like shape to the far side of the first by drawing one from the top right side.On the left side of the rectangle, do the same thing.These will be used by the astronauts.The total length of both quadrilaterals should match the height of the original rectangle, and the width should be close to it.Depending on personal choice, the exact placement and direction of these quadrilaterals will vary.If you want the arm to be straight, draw the set with a slight downward angle.If you want the arm to be straight up, draw the set with a slight upward angle.If you want the arm to curve, draw the first quadrilateral pointing in a different direction than the second one.
Step 4: Beneath the rectangle, place two more quadrilateral sets.
On the right side, draw a series of three trilaterals.There are three more quadrilaterals on the left side.These will be the legs.The first quadrilateral should connect to the bottom of the rectangle, and it should be the largest.The second should be two-thirds the size of the first.The final should match the size of the second.These will be the boots of astronauts.
Step 5: The lines of the body need to be smoothed out.
Remove any pencil lines that don't belong and then trace over any sharp corners to create a rounded figure.Give your starting circle rounded corners by flattening the bottom.The arms and legs have connecting lines.Make the connecting lines between the torso and upper legs and the lower legs rounded instead of sharp.
Step 6: There is a visor in the helmet.
In the beginning circle, draw a horizontal oval.The visor should be close to the outer helmet, but they shouldn't touch it.There should be more space between the top of the helmet and the visor.
Step 7: The astronauts should get a backpack.
The astronauts drew a large ellipse behind them.The backpack should start beneath the helmet and end above the astronauts waist.Adding sides or a top that points toward an invisible vanishing point can be used to add dimensions to the backpack.Don't overlap the lines of the backpack because they should all be behind the astronauts figure.
Step 8: Add some hands.
Place one hand on each arm.You'll need to draw the fingers of each hand, because astronauts wear gloves.You can make the shape of each hand into an "L" shape, with the thumb facing down, if you're viewing him from the front.This should show the side view of the hand.
Step 9: Define the boots.
There is a line beneath each boot.The bottom of the boot should be parallel to this line.The inner back corner should be connected to the outer corner.The sole of the boot is this one.The sole should be a solid shape when viewed from the top.It needs to have parallel rows of "grip" lines if it is to be viewed from the bottom.
Step 10: Define the helmet.
There is a parallel line beneath the helmet.Use two short lines to connect this line to the bottom of the helmet.The helmet ring is represented in this portion.The helmet will stay on when it's locked into place.The astronauts can remove his helmet when unlocked.You can either leave the ring as it is or add another small square in the center for more detail.
Step 11: An antenna can be placed on a backpack.
From one top corner of the backpack, draw a curved line.A small circle is added to the top of the line.One-third to one-half the height of the backpack should be the overall length for the antenna.
Step 12: Add cuffs and bands.
You can create bands around the cuffs and shoulders.Draw a parallel line to the inside of each sleeve line.To create a shoulder band, draw two parallel lines from one corner of the helmet to the other.On both sides repeat.The bands of the backpack are actually the shoulder bands.
Step 13: The suit has panels on it.
One panel should be drawn on the center of the astronauts torso.You can draw a second panel on the upper arm.The panels can be simple.To represent buttons, simply draw a square or rectangle in the appropriate spot, then accent it with smaller rectangles or circles.
Step 14: If you want, you can sketch the face.
Since the sun visor of the helmet is hard to see through, you don't need to add a face.If you want to, you can still do it.To find out how large the face should be, measure the visor's size compared to the rest of the body.Draw the eyes and nose of the astronauts if you have a small visor space.If you have a large visor space, define the shape of the head inside the visor and add a full face.
Step 15: The drawing should be colored.
You can make the sketch more vibrant by adding color.You can use any coloring medium you like.When coloring the body of the suit, opt for a white, light blue, or light gray, as most suits are light and plain.The visor needs to be dark.If you didn't draw a face, use dark blue or black.If you drew a face, tint the visor glass with a light blue that's slightly darker than the shade of the suit.The equipment will be plain in color, but you can add a splash of brighter color to the control panel buttons and sleeve cuffs.
Step 16: Look at your work.
Determine if there are any more changes you would like to make to the drawing.The drawing is finished if everything looks like you want it to.