How to Draw a Skateboard (Easy Step by Step)
A skateboard is a great first drawing because it is made from just a few simple shapes. You will use a long rounded pill for the board, short legs for the trucks, and circles for the wheels. The little lightning bolt on top makes it look fast and gives you a chance to add your own style.
- Medium
- 15 minutes
- 8 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
How to draw a skateboard step by step
How to Draw a Skateboard · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Guide shapes
Lightly sketch this oval. It only shows where the big parts go, so press softly. You will erase it at the end.
Step 2: The board shape
Draw a long, tilted pill shape with rounded ends, like a stretched-out oval. Make it a little flat on the top and bottom.
Step 3: The thick side
Draw a long, gently curved line along the bottom of the board, starting at the left end and ending at the right end. It shows the thick side of the board.
Step 4: Two end lines
Near each end of the board, draw one curved line from the top edge down to the bottom edge. They bend a little, like two parentheses facing away from each other.
Step 5: The lightning bolt
In the middle of the board, draw a small zigzag lightning bolt. Give it a wide top, a bend in the middle, and a short pointy tail at the bottom.
Step 6: Trucks and hubs
Under each end of the board, draw two short legs that slant down and come close together at the bottom. Add a tiny dot at the bottom of each pair for the center of a wheel.
Step 7: Front wheels
Draw a circle around each tiny dot, with the circle touching the bottom of the legs. Make both circles about the same size.
Step 8: Back wheels
Tuck a curved line behind each front wheel, peeking out to one side. Start it at the legs, bend it around like a letter C turned on its side, and end it back at the front wheel.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your skateboard? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a roller skate or how to draw headphones next.
Tips for drawing a skateboard
- Draw the board shape light and slow. If both ends are rounded the same amount, the whole skateboard will look balanced.
- The wheels are the trickiest part. Trace around a coin if your circles come out wobbly.
- Draw the back wheel behind the front one, and do not draw the lines that would be hidden. This is what makes the wheels look like they are sitting side by side.
Free skateboard coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this skateboard coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your skateboard drawing
Try a bright blue or green board with a yellow lightning bolt and red wheels. For a creative twist, give your skateboard stripes, stars, or your own name along the side.
Skateboard fun fact for kids
Skateboarding became an Olympic sport at the Tokyo Games, which were held in 2021.
Questions about drawing a skateboard
What shapes do I need to draw a skateboard?
You need a long pill shape for the board, short legs for the trucks, and four circles for the wheels. A small zigzag makes the lightning bolt.
How do I make the wheels look round?
Start with a small dot in the middle, then draw a circle around it in one smooth line. Practice a few on scrap paper first, and turn the paper as you draw.
How do I make my skateboard look cooler?
Add a design on the top, like a lightning bolt, stripes, or stars. You can also color the wheels in a different bright color from the board.
