Draw a Dump Truck
In this drawing lesson, you will learn how a dump truck can be drawn on paper. This lesson will take about thirty minutes, and it focuses on using basic shapes and coloring techniques. You will start by outlining different parts of a dump truck, which is a vehicle used for carrying loose construction materials such as dirt and rocks.
As you work through this lesson, you’ll discover how each part of this work truck connects, including a special underbody toolbox that adds an interesting detail. Take it step by step, and you’ll see how everything eventually looks right in the end.
By following along with my guidance, you can create a nice drawing of a dump truck. Just be patient with yourself and enjoy learning how each element contributes. With practice, you’ll improve and gain confidence as an artist!
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils or Markers
- Black Marker (optional)
When you start drawing, it’s a great idea to first focus on simple lines and shapes. This helps you build a solid foundation for what you’re creating. As you work through each part of drawing a dump truck, pay close attention not just on how each shape looks, but also on how they relate size-wise with one another. This is super important for making everything fit together nicely! Remember, we’ll save coloring until we finish our line drawing. So grab some paper, and let’s have fun with this! There are nine steps ahead of us, and each one will help you create an awesome dump truck that’s ready for action!
Time Needed: 45 minutes
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Form the Wheels
First, form the circular shape of the dump truck’s wheels.
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Outline the Cab
Draw the outline of the dump truck’s cab. Then, add the front bumper.
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Add the Window
Add the rectangular window. Now, draw a vertical window pillar.
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Draw the Headlight and Door Handle
Draw the rectangular shape of the headlight. Then, outline the thin door handle.
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Outline the Chassis
Outline the thin, long chassis which serves as the supporting frame of the dump truck.
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Attach the Toolbox
Attach an underbody toolbox on the chassis. Make sure to erase overlapping lines.
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Add the Dump Box
Add the large dump box attached on top of the dump truck’s chassis.
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Outline the Ridges
Outline the evenly spaced ridges on the dump box.
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Color the Dump Truck Drawing
First, color the window light blue. Next, shade the window pillar and tires black. Now, paint the cab green and the dump box brown. Use white and yellow for the headlight. Then, color the front bumper, chassis and door handle dark gray. Finally, use light gray for the toolbox and wheels.
Draw a Dump Truck PDF Download
You can check out this drawing lesson as a PDF. It’s a handy resource for learning how you can draw a dump truck. The last part of this PDF has a coloring book style outline just waiting for you! You can either download it or take a look at it online.