How to Draw a Truck

Last Updated: February 13, 2022

Difficult drawings are often easily created through simple steps. Learning to draw takes patience and practice. Learn how to draw a truck by following the steps below.

Method 1

Method 1 of 2:

Drawing a Semi Truck

1
Draw a rectangle for the main section of the truck.
2
Draw a smaller rectangle for the hood. It should intersect the bigger rectangle drawn earlier and divide it into two sections; the right section must be inside the bigger rectangle.

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3
Draw an elongated rectangle for the lower part of the truck.
4
Draw four circles for the wheels of the truck.
5
Draw slanted rectangles for the window and windshield of the truck.
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Draw a series of combined arcs for the above the wheels for the fenders.
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Draw a rectangle divided by lines in front of the truck for the grills.
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Add a semi rectangle with a curved left portion for the top of the truck.
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Add a variety of rectangles for the doors, exhaust, and gas tank of the truck.
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Based on the outline, draw the truck
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Add details to the wheels, headlights and exhaust. Draw some stripes, a wiper and a logo to the main body of the truck.
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Erase the unnecessary outlines.
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Color your truck! Choose different designs if you want.

Method 2

Method 2 of 2:

Drawing a Pickup Truck

1
Use a pencil to draw a long rectangle. This shape will be the side view of the vehicle. The rectangle will serve as the entire length of the truck. This is only the foundation of the truck drawing. The lines will be modified and erased as the picture progresses.
2
Draw two circles to be the wheels.
- One is drawn near the front and one near the back.
- The two circles should be the same size. Because this is the side view, only two tires are seen.
- Erase the lines inside the circles that were created when the rectangle was drawn.
3
Create the cab of the truck.
- Draw a smaller rectangle on top and near the front of the longer rectangle.
- Make the side of the rectangle that is nearest the front of the truck have a slanted side. The slant will serve as the windshield.
4
Add details to the tires in the truck picture.
- Draw a circle inside each of the wheels.
- Draw a third, smaller, circle inside each of the previously drawn circles.
- Add upside down "u" shapes above each tire. Each side of the "u" should meet the bottom of the long rectangle. Erase any rectangle lines that are seen in the middle of the "u" shape.
5
Make a front bumper by drawing a sideways "u" attached to the "u" above the front wheels. The ends of the "u" should touch the front of the truck. Erase any lines from the initial rectangle that are visible inside of the "u" shape.
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Apply a hood to the front of the truck by making the piece of the rectangle in front of the cab a rounded line curving downward to meet the side of the rectangle.
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Form a side window by making a shape in the cab. The shape will look like a trapezoid on the half nearest the front of the truck (have a slanted side). The back half of the shape should be a rectangle (have a straight side).
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Add a mirror by creating a semi-circle near the bottom of the side of the window nearest the front of the truck.
- The flat part of the semi-circle should face the back of the truck and the rounded part face the front of the truck.
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Create a door handle by placing a small rectangle under the window toward the bed of the truck.
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Draw a line straight down from the back of the cab to the bottom of the original long rectangle. This line will separate the cab section from the bed of the truck.
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Add another line from the front of the cab down to the bottom of the truck. This will form the door.
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Add any additional details that you wish. A gas tank cover, stripes, decals and other details are optional.
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Paint, color, or add shading to the truck.

Community Q&A

Question

How can I draw a 3D truck?

Community Answer

Try using 3D drawing software, like Tinkercad, and practice drawing cubes and cylinders. Eventually you should be able to merge the two.
Question

Can I put my own pattern with any colors in parts?

Community Answer

Yes, it is your opinion to do whatever you want since it's your drawing.
Question

Can I finish this drawing in one day without messing it up?

Community Answer

Yes. You should be able to. Just take your time if you're new to drawing.