Vehicles · A drawing idea for little artists
How to draw a kick scooter: a T handlebar and a parallel deck
Draw a long narrow steering column, then join a crossbar and two grips at the top. This clear T shape locates the front of the scooter.
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These 3 pictures show selected moments from the drawing. For every step in between and a guide on your canvas, get the full lesson in LittlePaper.
What you will learn
Practice this visual check: Compare both wheel contact points first. Keep the deck edges roughly parallel and connect the sloping tube to its front end, with the fork around the front wheel.
Shapes and proportions
Draw a long narrow steering column, then join a crossbar and two grips at the top. This clear T shape locates the front of the scooter. Add a fork below the column and two rounded cylindrical wheels along the ground. Connect the column to a long deck with a sloping tube, arch the rear fender above the back wheel, then add hubs and spokes. The small scooter leaves room around it for a light, ready-to-go feeling; no extra face is added.
A common mistake
Wheels touching different ground levels or a deck crossing the hub makes the scooter look unable to roll steadily.
How to fix it
Compare both wheel contact points first. Keep the deck edges roughly parallel and connect the sloping tube to its front end, with the fork around the front wheel.
These three images are key-stage previews: the starting shape, the completed outline, and a new crayon color study. Follow the complete drawing sequence in LittlePaper. On paper, leave room around the first shape for the parts added later.
Compare both wheel contact points first.
A few things to start with
Paper, pencil or black drawing pen, eraser and crayons. Draw lightly while comparing the first shapes.
A little peek at the drawing
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Selected stages · The complete drawing sequence is in the app.
Shapes, character & color
A look at the drawing stages.
Try the shape tips below on paper. When you’re ready to draw along with each small step, continue in LittlePaper.
- 01Selected stage
Place the first shapes
Draw a long narrow steering column, then join a crossbar and two grips at the top. This clear T shape locates the front of the scooter. Leave space for the parts that appear in the complete outline.
Place the first shapes · Preview image 1 of 3 - 02Selected stage
Connect the parts and compare their positions
Add a fork below the column and two rounded cylindrical wheels along the ground. Connect the column to a long deck with a sloping tube, arch the rear fender above the back wheel, then add hubs and spokes. Compare both wheel contact points first. Keep the deck edges roughly parallel and connect the sloping tube to its front end, with the fork around the front wheel.
Connect the parts and compare their positions · Preview image 2 of 3 - 03Selected stage
Choose a consistent crayon palette
Keep frame, deck and rear fender teal blue, grips and matching tires charcoal, and metal bars and hubs silver gray. Apply light pressure so the contour stays readable.
Choose a consistent crayon palette · Preview image 3 of 3
A little practice goes a long way
Make room for your own ideas.
Compare both wheel contact points first.
The next little step is yours
Like the idea?
Let’s make it together.
Open the “Kick Scooter” drawing idea in LittlePaper for the complete sequence. Follow a guide, pause when you need, and add your own colors.
Download LittlePaper from the App Store, then open the drawing idea inside the app.
Every step, at your pace.
See the full drawing sequence. Pause, replay, and take another look whenever a shape needs practice.
A guide where you draw.
Trace on the canvas, then try your own lines with a finger or Apple Pencil on a compatible iPad.
Make it yours. Keep the making.
Add crayon color, replay your creation, and give your picture a home in a digital 3D book.
