How to Draw Car Keys
For the drawing lesson below, you will learn how fun and easy it is to draw car keys. You’ll explore how these important car accessories look and how you can capture their unique shapes and details on paper. With just a pencil and some colors, you’ll create a drawing that showcases everything from metal rings and key heads, all way down through buttons.
The overall approach focuses on outlining first, then adding details and color. You’ll see how simple shapes join up, making it easy for you. By following along, you’ll be able express yourself through art while learning about car keys at same time. Get ready for a fun drawing experience!
Materials
- Blank Paper
- Pencil
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
Getting excited to draw?!? You’ll learn about drawing automobile keys, shapes and features, from metal rings and key heads down through buttons. This lesson guides you through outlining first, then adding details and color, making it simple for you. With just a pencil and some colors, you’ll create a fun drawing that showcases everything about car keys. Get ready for an exciting drawing experience as you scroll down for step-by-step instructions on how to draw car keys!
Time Needed: 45 minutes
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Outline the Metal Ring

Start by making an outline of the thin metal ring where we will attach the car keys to.
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Draw the Key Head

Draw the head of the car key in the metal ring as shown. Don’t forget to erase any overlapping lines.
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Form the Blade

Form the long, jagged blade of the car key.
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Outline the Key Fob

Outline the key fob looped in the metal ring.
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Add the Buttons

Add three oval buttons on the key fob.
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Draw the Lock Icon

Create the lock icon on the topmost button of the key fob by drawing a rectangular padlock with its shackle closed.
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Add the Unlock Icon

On the middle button of the key fob, draw a padlock with its shackle open.
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Outline the Alarm Icon

Outline the alarm icon on the last button similar to the illustration.
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Color the Car Keys

First, fill in the icons on the key fob with white. Next, color the metal ring and the blade of the car key with light gray. Now, use red to color the alarm button on the key fob. Then, use darker shades of gray for the car key head and the key fob.
How to Draw Car Keys PDF Download
Don’t forget about our handy PDF! You can click on it below for a quick preview or download it. This resource is great for helping you remember everything about drawing car keys, and it’s perfect for printing or sharing with friends.
