Draw a Cartoon Truck
Do you want a fun way of drawing a cartoon truck? This lesson will help you learn how by guiding you through each part of creating this vehicle. You just need some paper, a pencil, and coloring tools, and you’ll be ready. As you work on this drawing, you can choose how detailed you want it. You might decide to just outline it or add colors later. This lesson is designed for beginners, so you’ll find it helpful no matter what level you’re at. You’ll explore basic shapes and how they come together when drawing your own cartoon truck. By following along, you’ll gain skills that can help you with other cartoony drawings too. So grab those materials and get ready for some drawing!
Materials
- Blank Paper
- Pencil
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
Get ready for some fun as you create a cartoon truck complete with a welcoming smiley face! You’ll be amazed at how quickly you can have a colorful truck on paper. Remember, while I’ll share my color ideas, you have complete freedom! You can choose any colors you like for each part of this cool truck. This is all about making it yours and letting it reflect what you love. So, grab a pencil and some paper, and let’s get started on drawing that awesome cartoon truck!
Time Needed: 45 minutes
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Outline the Cab
First, outline the cab of the cartoon truck.
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Draw the Windshield
Now, draw the rectangular windshield. Then, add two oval eyes.
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Add the Window and Side Mirrors
Form the shape of the window and attach the upright side mirrors.
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Attach the Front Bumper
Attach the front bumper at the base of the cab. Next, add rectangular headlights. Then, draw the truck’s mouth in between the two headlights.
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Draw the Grille
Draw a rectangular outline with evenly spaced horizontal lines for the truck’s grille.
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Add the Wheels
Add the cylinder-shaped tires of our cartoon truck. Then, draw a small hub cab in the middle of each wheel.
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Form the Chassis
Form the hydraulic tank in between the two tires. Then, outline the long, rectangular chassis.
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Draw the Trailer
Draw a large rectangular box on top of the chassis for the trailer. Now, design the side of the trailer with three wavy lines.
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Color the Cartoon Truck Drawing
First, color the windshield and windows with light blue. Now, use white and shades of orange for the trailer. Next, fill in the headlights yellow and the truck’s teeth white. Color the truck’s cab blue and the hydraulic tank with a darker, muted shade of blue. Then, fill in the eyes black with small ovals. Use black and shades of gray for the side mirrors, wheels, grille and chassis.
Draw a Cartoon 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 cartoon truck. If you want, you can either preview it or download it. The last part of this PDF has a coloring book style outline just waiting for you!