Vehicles · A drawing idea for little artists
How to draw a monster truck: oversized wheels and flame panels
Short horizontal lines connect to the raised roof profile.
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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: First stabilize the two large concentric circles, and then leave a small gap for the body and suspension above.
Shapes and proportions
Short horizontal lines connect to the raised roof profile. Encircle the smaller body, place two large concentric wheels on the left and right underneath, and then patch the small far wheel and short tire lines.
A common mistake
If the wheels are not big enough, or if the wheels are pressed against the roof, the big bike proportions will be lost.
How to fix it
First stabilize the two large concentric circles, and then leave a small gap for the body and suspension above.
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.
A few things to start with
Paper, pencil or black drawing pen, eraser, and crayons or colored pencils for color matching for this lesson.
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
Position the basic shape first
Short horizontal lines connect to the raised roof profile. Observe the position of the starting shape on the paper, leaving space for subsequent outlines and additional components.
Position the basic shape first · Preview image 1 of 3 - 02Selected stage
Connect profiles and arrange parts
Surround the smaller car body, place two large concentric wheels on the left and right underneath, and then make up the small far wheel and short tire lines. First stabilize the two large concentric circles, and then leave a small gap for the body and suspension above.
Connect profiles and arrange parts · Preview image 2 of 3 - 03Selected stage
Select the color of the part to complete the crayon draft
The big truck body is green, flame purple, all tires are charcoal gray, and the windows are light blue. Apply the color first with light pressure, leaving the black outline, and then compare pairs of parts using the same color.
Select the color of the part to complete the crayon draft · Preview image 3 of 3
The next little step is yours
Like the idea?
Let’s make it together.
Open the “Draw a Monster Truck” 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.
