How to Draw a Tent

Is there a better investment than a tent? This is your ticket to the great outdoors, to a connection with nature, and fresh, wonderful air. Let’s get you started on your camping trip by creating the most essential item: a sturdy tent to sleep in!


Tutorial Video


Step-By-Step Images and Instructions

1.

how to draw a tent step by step 1

Use a ruler and a pencil to add a horizontal line across the page, and then add angled lines to the end, pointing towards the bottom left-hand corners of the page. Add another line to the front, pointing towards the bottom right-hand corner of the page.


2.

how to draw a tent step by step 2

Add sharp diagonal lines to the ends of each of these longer lines.


3.

how to draw a tent step by step 3

Now, bring a curved line just inside the straight lines…


4.

how to draw a tent step by step 4

And add a triangle to the front left, and a curved triangle to the right of this.


5.

how to draw a tent step by step 5

Add a curved flap to the right side, and join the two shapes together with a mark at the bottom.


6.

how to draw a tent step by step 6

Draw a small rectangle on the side of the tent, and add a long, thin cylinder to the top of this. Divide this into three sections, and add a circle to the end.


7.

how to draw a tent step by step 7

Now, add bumpy bushes and foliage to either side of the tent…


8.

how to draw a tent step by step 8

And go over all your outlines with a black fineliner pen.


9.

how to draw a tent step by step 9

Use a black pen to add color to the inside of the tent, the flap, and the pegs.


10.

how to draw a tent step by step 10

Remove the pencil marks with an eraser…


11.

how to draw a tent step by step 11

And use a khaki-colored pen to shade the side of the tent, and the inner flap.


12.

how to draw a tent step by step 12

Use a brown pen for the front of the tent…


13.

how to draw a tent step by step 13

Use the black pen to thicken the two lines at the center.


14.

how to draw a tent step by step 14

Shade the bushes and foliage with a green pen…


15.

how to draw a tent step by step 15

And then use a gray pen to add shadowing to the bottom of the tent and surrounding area.


Now, we don’t know about you, but this looks like the perfect place to spend a night under the stars!

How to Draw a Tent Gallery

Related Drawing Tutorials

Leave a Comment