How to Draw Cars, Step By Step

Cars are cool to drive and even cooler to draw, whether they’re big and tough or lean and fast. Cars, like animals, houses, trees, and other objects can be broken down into smaller parts and shapes.

Here are a few steps that can help you draw a classic car in “profile”.

1. The main part of the body can be made by drawing a large rectangle that is not quite finished.

2. On the right half, form a rectangle through the center of the previous rectangle. Make a slanted left end to form the driver's-side windows.

3. Above it, add a long thin rectangle that is at a slant to the roof.

4. Use a small slanted box to form the windshield.

5. Draw a straight line from the left end of the windshield to the front of the car in order to form the triangular front hood.

6. Sketch two circles for the wheels.

7. Draw a slightly curved line for the roof of the car.

8. To form the tires, draw a circle inside the front and rear wheels.

9. Draw curves around the wheels and along the bottom of the car to form the running board and fenders.

10. Draw hubcaps for each of the tires by drawing a small circle within a larger circle.

11. Draw two parallel straight lines from the large central rectangle to the roof rectangle to create roof supports.

12. Use a few straight and curved lines to form the doors.

13. Draw tiny, thin rectangles for the door handles. Add an upside-down L-shaped mark to the curves of the rear wheel for the rear bumper.

14. Darken the tires, running board, top of the side windows, and part of the trunk area.

15. Draw a straight line below the dark areas in the side windows.

And there’s your car drawing -- finished! Even if it doesn’t quite look the way you want it now, just keep working at it… Don’t be afraid to use your eraser to make some modifications till you're happy with your drawing. Remember, this is supposed to be fun, so relax and enjoy the drawing process. Creating images is a type of magic. Have fun!

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