How to Draw a Semi Truck
In this lesson, you will learn how you can draw a semi truck. This drawing activity will take about thirty minutes, so make sure you have some time set aside. All you need is a pencil, paper, and some coloring tools if you want.
Remember, drawing is all about practice. If it doesn’t turn out exactly how you imagined on that first try, that’s okay! You can always come back and try again. This lesson will be here whenever you’re ready for more practice.
As you work through this lesson, focus on understanding how basic shapes come together. Each attempt will help you improve and build confidence. Enjoy exploring this drawing skill!
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons | Colored Pencils | Markers (you choose)
- Black Marker (optional)
- Ruler (optional)
Get ready for some fun as you follow along with nine exciting drawing steps! Before you know it, you’ll have a fantastic semi truck sketched out on paper. As you draw, pay close attention not just for shapes but also for how lines come together at different angles. Remember, it’s just paper, so let’s jump right on this creative task and see what you can create!
Time Needed: 45 minutes
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Outline the Front
First, form the outline of the semi truck’s front as shown.
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Form the Windshield and Window
Form the rectangular windshield and window.
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Attach the Side Mirrors
Add small, upright side mirrors attached to the front of the semi truck. Make sure to erase extra lines.
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Draw the Headlights and Grilles
Draw rectangular headlights. Then, form the grilles in between the headlights.
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Form the Trailer
Form the large, box-shaped trailer behind the front part of the semi truck. Feel free to use a ruler as a guide for this step.
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Add the Wheels
Add five cylinder-shaped wheels beneath the truck.
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Outline the Front Bumper
Outline the front bumper of the semi truck similar to the illustration. Then, add a small rectangular plate number.
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Add the Fenders
Add the curving shape of the fenders around the top part of the wheels.
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Color the Semi Truck Drawing
First, fill in the window and windshield with light blue. Now, paint the front with red. Next, color the side mirror, grilles, bumper, fenders and wheels with shades of gray. Fill in the tires black. Then, color the turn signal lights and plate number yellow. Use white for the headlights and trailer, then use light gray to add some shadows.
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