How to Draw Sherman Tank

Get ready for an exciting drawing experience as you draw a Sherman tank! This lesson is packed with nine fun steps that will guide you through each part of this cool military vehicle. As you draw, pay close attention not just on what shapes you’re making, but also on how big or small they are compared with each other. This will help you understand how everything fits together perfectly. So grab those drawing tools and prepare for some creative fun! You’re going on a fantastic journey of shapes and details that will lead you straight toward a finished piece of art.

Time Needed: 45 minutes

1. Outline the Hull

   

   First, draw a long, angular hull. Then, add small U-shaped metal bars for lifting equipment.

2. Form the Turret

   

   Next, outline the turret. Draw a square-shaped hatch. Then, attach a vertical radio antenna.

3. Draw the Military Stars

   

   Add a five-pointed military star on the side of the turret and another on the hull.

4. Create the Base of the Turret

   

   Draw a rectangular base below the turret.

5. Draw the Tank Gun

   

   First, outline the curved shape of the mantlet, which connects the base of the tank gun to the turret. Then, form the thin, long barrel of the tank gun.

6. Outline the Tracks

   

   Next, outline the tracks, and add cleats on the inner side of the tracks.

7. Add the Road Wheels

   

   Add small, ring-shaped road wheels evenly spaced along the tracks.

8. Draw the Track Bogies

   

   Now, draw the track bogies that connect the pairs of road wheels as shown.

9. Color the Sherman Tank Drawing

   

   First, color the military stars white. Then, color the tracks black. Use shades of gray for the wheels. Lastly, fill in the rest of the Sherman tank in dark and muted shades of green.