Draw an Army Truck

Get ready for an exciting drawing experience where you’ll create an army truck! As you work on this project, pay attention not just on how each shape looks, but also on how they relate size-wise. This will help you understand how everything fits together. Remember, every great drawing starts with simple shapes, so don’t worry if it doesn’t look perfect at first. Just grab some paper and a pencil, and let’s get started! You’ll be amazed at what you can create with a little bit of practice and imagination.

Time Needed: 45 minutes

1. Draw the Roof

   

   First, draw the thin, rectangular roof of the army truck’s cab. Then, add the U-shaped outline of the window.

2. Form the Cab’s Body

   

   Form the shape of the cab’s body and add thin air vents. Now, draw a star below the window.

3. Add the Front Fender

   

   Add the curving shape of the front fender.

4. Outline the Canvas Cover

   

   Outline the bumpy canvas cover. Then, add small circular fasteners to help secure the canvas in place.

5. Draw the Cargo Bed

   

   Draw the base of the cargo bed beneath the canvas cover.

6. Add the Wheels

   

   Now, form three circular wheels. Add short curved lines along the edges of each tire to outline the treads. Then, draw the rectangular chassis below the army truck.

7. Draw the Spare Wheel

   

   Draw the cylinder-shaped spare wheel beneath the cargo bed.

8. Form the Front Bumper

   

   Form the rectangular front bumper attached to the cab.

9. Color the Army Truck Drawing

   

   First, fill in the windows with light blue. Next, shade the star with white. Now, color the air vents, tires and canvas fasteners black. Then, use light gray for the wheels and front bumper. Shade the canvas roof and cover with yellow. Finally, use olive green shades to paint the cab, cargo bed and chassis.