Vehicles · A drawing idea for little artists
How to draw an easy truck: two wheels and rectangular truck parts
First determine the position of the wheels with two concentric circles at the front and rear.
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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 draw the two concentric wheels to the same height, and then connect the horizontally long cargo box and vertically long cab along the top of the wheels.
Shapes and proportions
First determine the position of the wheels in the two concentric circles at the front and rear. A vertically long cab is drawn on the front wheel, and a horizontal rectangular cargo box is connected to the rear, connected by a chassis line, and the horizontal lines are repeated inside the box.
A common mistake
The vertical and horizontal lines of the cargo box are skewed, or the front and rear wheels are larger and smaller, which will cause the chassis to become unbalanced.
How to fix it
First draw the two concentric wheels to the same height, and then connect the horizontally long cargo box and vertically long cab along the top of the wheels.
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
First determine the position of the wheels with two concentric circles at the front and rear. 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
A vertically long cab is drawn on the front wheel, and a horizontal rectangular cargo box is connected to the rear, connected by a chassis line, and the horizontal lines are repeated inside the box. First draw the two concentric wheels to the same height, and then connect the horizontally long cargo box and vertically long cab along the top of the wheels.
Connect profiles and arrange parts · Preview image 2 of 3 - 03Selected stage
Select the color of the part to complete the crayon draft
The cargo box is orange, the cab is off-white, the tires are charcoal gray, and the glass is 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 “Easy Truck Drawing” 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.
