A moon full of stars

A small crescent cradling a handful of stars. A gentle drawing for a quiet ten minutes with a marker.

A way into the drawing

1. Shape the crescent

   Draw two curved arcs that meet at pointed ends. Make the outer arc fuller than the inner one.

2. Balance the stars

   Place a few stars inside and around the open side, leaving small gaps between them.

3. Finish the lines

   Go over the main outline with a confident stroke and add a few tiny dots in the empty space.

A small thing to tryKeep some stars smaller and simpler. A little variation makes the cluster feel more lively.