How to Draw an SUV
Drawing vehicles can be challenging, especially the strong form of an SUV. In this guide on how to draw an SUV I’ll show the simplest ways.
How to Draw an SUV: Basic Information
Drawing an SUV with just a pencil and paper requires precision and skills. In this tutorial on how to draw an SUV, I will guide you through the details of its design using two really simple methods.
By following these methods, you will gain a clear understanding of how to depict the vehicle and make it recognizable. Of course, the acquired knowledge can be easily applied to drawing cars of any kind, from simple passenger cars to various trucks.
An SUV is composed of basic shapes – rectangles, squares, and circles – that form a complex structure when combined. This tutorial shows how to create these shapes and connect into ones singe design. By understanding how the SUV’s parts relate and fit together, artists gain insight into shape composition.
Drawing an SUV specifically helps artists learn unique proportions associated with vehicles. SUVs have a distinct body-to-wheel ratio, broader stance, and higher frame compared to sedans or sports cars. Focusing on these proportions trains the artist to recognize the characteristics that define different types of vehicles, improving their ability to illustrate specific vehicle forms accurately.
SUV Drawing Tutorial
Materials
- Pencil
- Paper
- Eraser
- Coloring supplies
Time needed: 40 minutes
How to Draw an SUV
- Sketch the SUV’s body outlines.
Draw a long, rectangular shape with a slight angle at the top front for the windshield. Keep the lines straight and smooth to form the boxy appearance typical of an SUV. This outline will serve as the basic outlines of the vehicle, so focus on getting the proportions right.
- Add the wheels.
Below the body, draw two circles that will represent the wheels of the SUV. These wheels are an important part of the structure, as they give the vehicle a lifted look, typical of SUVs. Make sure the wheels are equally sized and look like perfect circles.
- Draw the bumpers, front and rear lights.
Now, add the front and rear bumpers by sketching small, rounded sections from the body’s corners. After that, draw the headlight and rear lamp. You can also draw curved lines above each wheel to create the wheel housings, giving the SUV a more recognizable look.
- Refine the wheels of the SUV.
Draw an inner circle inside each wheel to define the tire’s inner edge, creating a more realistic look. I have drawn the wheels as simple as possible, but you can give them a more detailed look. To do this, you can draw a series of straight lines coming from the center of the wheels to the inner edges of the tires.
- Draw the windows of the car.
Sketch the outline of the side windows, positioning them within the SUV’s body. The windows should be rectangular but follow the angles of the vehicle’s body. You can also add the windshield at the front, keeping it angled back slightly for a realistic appearance.
- Add the doors of the vehicle.
Add a vertical line through the middle of the SUV to mark the division between the front and rear doors. This line will help sketch the doors, showing the place of where passengers would enter and exit. After that, draw the remaining edges of the doors using simple straight lines.
- Add the door handles and side mirror.
Draw small rectangles on each door for the handles and add a small shape on the front door to represent the side mirror. These elements will help to make the the SUV look more realistic, as they are important parts of any vehicle.
- Refine and finalize the lines.
Go over the entire SUV sketch, refining the edges and adjusting any lines to ensure they are clean and accurate. Erase any unnecessary guidelines or rough sketches, creating smooth, polished appearance. This step is very important to prepare the drawing for the coloring stage.
- Color the SUV drawing.
Choose a shade for the body, such as blue, red, green or any other. Then, fill in the windows with a darker tone to illustrate glass. Use black or dark gray for the wheels to give them a realistic appearance. Color the heading light blue or light gray and the rear light red.
Additional Content
A free PDF file has been prepared to supplement the knowledge gained from this SUV drawing session, serving as a practical resource that supports your practice anytime, even offline. This PDF provides additional exercises designed to improve your drawing skills beyond the primary tutorial. It includes challenges and projects that reinforce the techniques you’ve learned, strengthening your understanding and proficiency in drawing vehicles.
How to Draw an SUV for Preschoolers
This was the basic lesson on drawing an SUV, but it may seem too complicated for some. To ensure even the most inexperienced artist can sketch a car of this type, I have created an additional, simplified lesson on drawing an SUV.
To draw an SUV using this simplified technique, begin by outlining a large rectangular shape with a slanted line for the front windshield. This initial structure serves as the main body outline of the SUV. Next, add two rectangles on the upper part of the body to represent the side windows, making sure they align with the slanted front. Draw a small horizontal rectangle at the front to mark the headlight and another small rectangle near the rear for the taillight.
Afterward, add a rounded shape extending from the back to illustrate the spare tire. Below the body, draw two circles positioned as the SUV’s wheels. Once the outline is complete, go over the lines of your SUV sketch to refine the structure. Finally, color the SUV body, windows, and wheels, using a primary color like blue for the body and black for the wheels to complete your drawing.
Advanced Tips
Improving your SUV drawing skills requires focusing on observation, technique, and detail. Start by studying real SUVs in person or through photographs to understand their complex forms. Practice adding details to represent complex surfaces or sleek metallic finishes typical of SUVs.
Experiment with perspective by drawing the SUV from different angles to better understand its three-dimensional shape. Add details like luggage racks, trims, and extra lights to make your SUV drawing look more realistic. Also, you can use shading techniques to create more realism, including reflections on windows and shadows beneath the vehicle.
Work on producing cleaner, more polished lines to illustrate the SUV’s body clearly. Practice drawing backgrounds to place the SUV in context, improving the overall scene. Each new element you add contributes to building your skills in accurately representing an SUV’s structure and presence.
Conclusion
This was a lesson on drawing an SUV, and I hope you found it helpful and that it taught you what you intended to learn. If this lesson was useful and interesting, consider visiting my other lessons in the cars category. You can also try drawing an airplane and other vehicles.
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