How to Draw a Silo
Eager to discover how to draw a silo?
Included are 6 easy steps to follow, children will enjoy designing their own silo on paper. Also included is a printable version of this silo drawing tutorial.
Ideal for art teachers and homeschoolers looking to instruct kids how to draw a silo.
Enjoy learning how to draw a silo. Go beyond the lesson…don’t forget to add some personal details. Remember there is a PDF guide at the end of the lesson.
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
- How to Draw a Silo Printable PDF (see bottom of lesson)
This step by step lesson will instruct you how to draw a silo. We will draw attention to the shapes of each area and types of lines drawn making sure that the artwork looks correct.
Time Needed: 20 minutes
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Draw The Walls
Draw a tall cylinder to form the walls of the silo’s main structure.
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Add The Roof
Add a dome shape on top to form the roof.
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Attach The Chute
Draw a long, curving line extending from the top of the silo to the base of the structure.
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Outline The Ladder
Outline a ladder by forming two long vertical rods. Next, form the rungs of the ladder by drawing evenly spaced horizontal rods.
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Add Texture
Add some texture to the walls and roof of the silo by drawing curved lines similar to the illustration.
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Complete The Silo Drawing
Time to add some color to our drawing of a silo! First, color the ladder with an orange crayon. Next, shade the roof with a gray crayon. Then, paint the walls of the silo with a red crayon.
How to Draw a Silo PDF Download
Click the link below to view or download this drawing lesson. The PDF is a printable drawing lesson for How to Draw a Silo. The last page of the downloadable PDF includes a coloring book page with just the outlines and an extension exercise for prompting kids to get creative!