How to Draw Fireworks with Acrylic Markers for Cozy Night Sky Coloring Pages

Fireworks are one of the most magical details you can add to a night sky coloring page. With a few simple strokes, bright color pops, and soft highlights, you can turn any sky into a glowing celebration.

In this Southern Lotus tutorial, we’ll explore 4 easy ways to draw fireworks using acrylic markers. These styles are beginner friendly, relaxing to practice, and perfect for kawaii coloring pages, cute night sky illustrations, and cozy festive scenes.

Let’s jump into the 4 styles below and make your sky sparkle.

1. Basic Burst Firework

This is the easiest and most beginner friendly firework style. It creates a clean burst shape with smooth glow and bright highlights.

Colors used: BG911, BV315, B343, white acrylic pen, colorless blender

• Draw long strokes radiating from the center using BG911 and BV315.
• Soften the glow by blending inward with a colorless blender.
• Add lighter strokes near the center using B343 for a brighter pop.
• Finish with dots and tiny highlights using a white acrylic pen.

2. Bloom Puff Firework

This style creates a round, dreamy firework with layered pastel colors and a soft cloud like glow.

Colors used: RV414, Y38, RV312, V410, BV315, BG911, white acrylic pen, colorless blender

• Color a soft round base using RV414, then blend outward with a colorless blender.
• Repeat a warm center glow using Y38 to brighten the middle.
• Add short curved strokes around the circle using your pastel shades.
• Finish with dots and sparkly highlights using a white acrylic pen.

3. Spark Burst Firework

This firework style is bright, bold, and perfect for adding contrast to dark night skies.

Colors used: YR413, BR410, Y39, white acrylic pen

• Draw short burst strokes using YR413 to form a circular firework.
• Add a second layer using BR410 to deepen the burst.
• Fill the center using Y39 and extend a few strokes outward.
• Finish with white dots and thin spark lines using a white acrylic pen.

4. Comet Trail Firework

This style is perfect for creating movement in your sky, with long glowing trails and star tips.

Colors used: RV312, RV414, BG96, YG713, Y410, white acrylic pen, colorless blender

• Draw long diagonal trails using your colored acrylic markers.
• Blend each trail with a colorless blender to soften the edges.
• Add small star shapes at the tips of the trails for a magic pop.
• Finish with dots and highlights using a white acrylic pen.

Before you start your final kawaii night sky page, try these strokes on a practice sheet first. It helps your hand get comfortable with the flow, blending, and sparkle details so your fireworks look more natural and glowy.

We’ve prepared a free practice page so you can try all 4 styles at your own pace. Just download it, grab your markers, and enjoy a cozy little coloring moment.