Draw a Tank
In this lesson, you will learn how a tank is drawn. This military vehicle has unique shapes and details that we will focus on. You will spend about thirty minutes working on this drawing, so take it at a comfortable pace. The lesson will guide you through outlining and adding details step by step. You will start with basic shapes and gradually build up until you have a complete drawing. Each part of a tank is important, and understanding how they fit together will help you create a strong image. As you work, remember that practice is key. The more you draw, especially with shapes like those found on a tank, you will see improvement over time. Enjoy exploring this drawing process and see how it all comes together!
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils or Markers
- Black Marker (optional)
Get ready for some fun as you follow along with these nine drawing steps! Before you know it, you’ll have a cool tank sketched out on paper. It might be a good idea for you just take a quick look at all of them first, so you can see how everything fits together. This way, you’ll have a better idea of what you’re going for. Now, let’s get started and create an awesome looking tank drawing!
Time Needed: 45 minutes
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Outline the Hull
First, outline the elongated shape of the tank’s hull. Then, add evenly spaced vertical lines to create partitions.
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Draw the Turret
Next, draw a rectangular-like turret above the hull.
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Add the Cupola
Stack thin rectangles above the turret to form the commander’s cupola.
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Draw the Main Cannon
Attach a long, thin barrel to the turret. Then, form the muzzle at the tip to complete the cannon.
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Create the Road Wheels
Draw ring-shaped road wheels below the hull.
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Add the End Wheels
Now, add the slightly larger end wheels on both sides of the road wheels.
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Outline the Tracks
Next, outline the wavy tracks surrounding the wheels.
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Draw the Armor Plate
At the rear of the hull, add a triangular armor plate for extra protection.
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Color the Tank Drawing
First, color the tracks black. Then, use shades of gray for the wheels. Color the cupola brown. For the armor plate, use a mix of brown and yellow. Lastly, apply camouflage colors such as orange, green, and brown to the hull, turret, and cannon for a realistic military look.
Draw a Tank PDF Download
Don’t forget about our handy PDF! You can click on it below either for a quick look or download it. This resource will help you with everything you need for drawing a tank. It’s great for printing or sharing with friends!