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In this amusing tutorial, I will show you how to draw a nice cartoon spaceship! I am not gonna draw a complex aircraft with multiple sections! Just a simple spaceship with a strange character in it will be fine!

Step 1

How to draw a space ship

First, draw a long and nice circle to create the base of your spaceship. Make sure that your shape is thin and long.

Step 2

How to draw a space ship

Next, add another oval shape under the first one to give a little depth to your vehicle. Then, Draw half an oval shape on top to illustrate the cockpit of the ship. Make sure that the base of this new shape is round similar to the curve of the main oval shape.

Step 3

How to draw a space ship

Just below the cockpit, sketch another oval shape to place the alien character. Finally, below the spaceship, add two more circles like shown in the image above.

Step 4

How to draw a space ship

Add some lights around the cockpit using small oval shapes. Then, create four more lights under the vehicle using a long and thin rectangle with a small oval shape on the bottom.

Step 5

How to draw a space ship

Draw a small character inside the cockpit of the ship. You don't need to make a complex character since we are focusing on creating the spaceship for now.

Step 6

How to draw a space ship

Add some colors to your drawing. If you can, create a small transparency effect to the cockpit to give the impression that the alien creature is inside the aircraft.

Step 7

How to draw a space ship

Once again, if you are able to, you can add some pretty lights effect to your image! And we are done! A simple and funny spaceship is now flying above an imaginary field! I hope you had fun following this easy tutorial. More similar lessons from this site are available below. Enjoy! :)


How to draw a space ship

How to draw a space ship

How to draw a space ship


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A UFO or unidentified flying object is "any aerial object or optical phenomenon not readily identifiable to the observer." The first UFO sighting of a "flying saucer" occurred in 1947, when a pilot reported several fast-moving objects. He described them as moving "like saucers skipping on water," and thus the flying saucer was born.

While sightings of unknown objects had been recorded throughout history, a rise in UFO sightings paralleled advancements in rocketry by the military during World War II. Still, these sightings were investigated, most famously during Project Blue Book of the 1950s and 1960s. Upon investigation, only a small percentage remained "unidentified."

Most UFO sightings are due to natural phenomena, such as meteors, or even the misidentification of a man-made object. In some cases, lenticular clouds may be mistaken for flying saucers due to their shape. The Fata Morgana is another phenomenon, a mirage in which objects on the distant horizon - such as a boat at sea - appear to be floating or flying just above the horizon.

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Film and television did much to promote belief in alien spaceships. Early examples include Flash Gordon and The Day the Earth Stood Still. These were later joined by Star Trek, Star Wars, E.T.: The Extraterrestrial, Men in Black, Transformers, My Favorite Martian, and countless other works of fiction involving extraterrestrial life.

Would you like to draw a cartoon spaceship? This easy, step-by-step cartoon drawing guide is here to show you how. All you will need is a pencil, an eraser, and a sheet of paper. You may also wish to color your finished drawing.

If you liked this tutorial, see also the following drawing guides: UFO, Alien, and Moon.

Step-by-Step Instructions for Drawing a Spaceship

How to draw a space ship

How to Draw a Great Looking Spaceship for Kids, Beginners, and Adults - Step 1

How to draw a space ship

1. Begin by outlining the flying saucer. Draw two long curved lines. Connect them on the ends using slanted straight lines.

Easy Spaceship Drawing - Step 2

How to draw a space ship

2. Draw a long curved line to connect the tops of the short straight lines. This outlines the sides of the ship and gives it a three-dimensional appearance.

Easy Spaceship Drawing - Step 3

How to draw a space ship

3. Draw ovals just above the previous line. Enclose half-oval shapes on the sides of the ship. These are the classic UFO lights.

Easy Spaceship Drawing - Step 4

How to draw a space ship

4. Draw a curved line below the ship, outlining a semicircle.

Easy Spaceship Drawing - Step 5

How to draw a space ship

5. Extend a curved line from the semicircle and double it back upon itself to enclose a partial oval. This is the “foot” or landing prop of the ship.

Easy Spaceship Drawing - Step 6

How to draw a space ship

6. Draw a second landing prop, erasing as necessary. Notice that the oval shape is slightly flattened on top.

Easy Spaceship Drawing - Step 7

How to draw a space ship

7. Extend a curved line from the bottom of the ship and double it back upon itself to form the final landing prop.

Add More Details to Your Spaceship Picture - Step 8

How to draw a space ship

8. Draw a long curved line above the ship, enclosing a partial circle. This is the windshield or window.

Complete the Outline of Your Spaceship Drawing - Step 9

How to draw a space ship

9. Draw a long curved line across the top of the ship, connecting the two ends of the partial circle. This outlines the opening in which the pilot sits. Draw another curved line to indicate the other side of the opening.

Color Your Spaceship Drawing

How to draw a space ship

Color your cartoon flying saucer.

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How to draw a space ship

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