How to Draw a Teepee
Young artists will have fun learning how to draw teepee in 6 easy illustrative steps.
Included are 6 easy steps to follow, children will enjoy creating their own teepee on paper. Also included is a printable version of this teepee drawing tutorial.
Ideal for art teachers and homeschoolers looking to instruct kids how to draw their own teepee.
Learning to draw is much more fun when you have a easy to understand lesson to follow. Keep practicing!
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
- How to Draw a Teepee Printable PDF (see bottom of lesson)
In this article, we will begin with a new piece of paper and learn how to draw teepee in no time. We will consider the proportions of each part of the teepee.
Time Needed: 20 minutes
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Draw The Entryway
Start by drawing the diagonal flaps of the entryway. Then, add a horizontal line in between to draw the visible part of the teepee’s interior.
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Outline The Teepee
Draw the triangular outline of the teepee.
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Form The Lining
Form the lining on the teepee by drawing three straight lines.
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Add The Poles
Add the poles sticking on top of the teepee.
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Decorate The Cover
Decorate the cover by drawing circles, triangles and different types of lines similar to the illustration.
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Complete The Teepee Drawing
Let’s color the teepee drawing! First, fill the poles with a brown crayon. Next, shade the inner part of the teepee with a dark yellow crayon. Add some shadow inside the teepee using a dark gray crayon. Then, shade the cover with various colors like yellow, orange, red, green, and blue.
How to Draw a Teepee 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 Teepee. 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!