Learn how to draw a friendly cartoon tank with a rounded body and detailed tracks. This easy drawing tutorial helps beginners practice layered machine shapes, wheels, and a simple face.
What You Will Need
- Drawing paper
- Pencil and eraser
- Black marker or colored pencils
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Time needed:
26 minutes.
Step-by-Step Drawing Guide
Step 1: Draw the Turret
Draw a broad dome with a gently curved bottom for the turret. Add a small half-oval hatch on top and leave an opening at the front-left side.
Pro Tip: Keep the turret low and wide for a soft cartoon shape.
Step 2: Add the Cannon
Draw a rounded mounting plate over the opening, then extend a thick barrel to the left. Finish the barrel with a curved end and a small oval opening.
Pro Tip: Keep the top and bottom edges of the barrel nearly parallel.
Step 3: Form the Upper Body
Draw a long rounded hull beneath the turret with an open lower edge. Add two bent exhaust pipes at the back and a small puff of smoke above them.
Pro Tip: Let the turret overlap the hull to make the parts feel connected.
Step 4: Begin the Tracks
Draw the left track as a long curved loop beneath the hull. Add an inner edge and several short bands across the visible tread.
Pro Tip: Follow the same curve with both track lines to keep the tread width even.
Step 5: Add the Right Track and Wheels
Draw a large rounded track casing across the front-right side. Add its inner loop, several circular wheels, small upper rollers, and short tread bands.
Pro Tip: Place the wheel centers along one gently curved baseline.
Step 6: Finish the Face and Hull
Draw two large highlighted eyes and a small U-shaped smile on the front of the hull. Add a curved line across the lower body to complete its paneling.
Pro Tip: Keep the face above the tracks so it remains easy to see.
Step 7: Color in your drawing!
Fun Facts
- Tank tracks spread weight across a wide area and help vehicles cross rough ground.
- A turret can rotate so the barrel points in different directions.
- Repeating circles and bands make mechanical cartoons easy to recognize.
Pin it now, Draw later!
Erase hidden guides, darken the final lines, and add a simple green or playful color scheme. Your cartoon tank is complete, so try drawing a road, hills, or soft clouds behind it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can I make the tracks look even?
Draw the outer loop first, then copy its curve just inside before adding wheels.
Do all the wheels need to be the same size?
No, larger end wheels and smaller middle wheels can create an appealing cartoon design.
How do I keep the barrel straight?
Lightly mark its center direction first, then draw parallel edges around that guide.
