How to Draw a Scooter (Easy Step by Step)
A scooter is a fun drawing because it is mostly circles and smooth lines, which are easy shapes to practice. You will build a long body, two round wheels, a leaning front panel, and a little handlebar with a round headlight. By the end it looks like it is ready to zoom down the road.
- Medium
- 15 minutes
- 7 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
How to draw a scooter step by step
How to Draw a Scooter · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Seat, body and floor
Start with a long, flat seat shaped like a rounded rectangle. Then draw a big curve that goes down from the left end of the seat, and a straight line across the bottom going to the right to make the floor.
Step 2: The back wheel
Draw a big circle that tucks up under the back of the body, so the top of the circle touches the floor line. Add a small circle in the middle for the hub.
Step 3: The front panel
At the right end of the floor, draw a tall, narrow shape that leans a little to the right as it goes up, like a long thin leaf. Finish the top with a small curl, like the tip of a leaf.
Step 4: The front wheel
Draw another big circle on the right, the same size as the back wheel, and put a small circle in the middle.
Step 5: The fork
Draw one straight line going up from the center of the front wheel. Stop a little above the wheel, below the front panel.
Step 6: Handlebar and light
Draw a slanted line going up and to the left from the front panel, and put a small circle at the end for the handle. Then draw a bigger circle on the right for the headlight, joined to the panel by a short line.
Step 7: Light dot and swoosh
Fill in a small round dot inside the headlight. Then draw a gentle curved swoosh on the side of the body.
All done!
Go over your lines with a marker, then color it in.
Finished your scooter? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a camper van or how to draw a tugboat next.
Tips for drawing a scooter
- Draw the two wheels about the same size. Trace a small round lid or coin first if your circles come out wobbly.
- The tall front panel is the trickiest part. Start at the right end of the floor and lean the line forward a little as it goes up, then curl the top.
- Draw the fork line straight up from the middle of the front wheel. Use the edge of a ruler or a book if you want it extra straight.
Free scooter coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this scooter 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 scooter drawing
Try a bright mint green or sunny yellow body with dark gray wheels and a cream seat. For a creative twist, add stripes or flowers along the side with the swoosh as a guide.
Scooter fun fact for kids
The Vespa, one of the most famous scooters, was first built in Italy in 1946. Vespa is the Italian word for wasp.
Questions about drawing a scooter
What shapes do I need to draw a scooter?
You need two circles for the wheels, a long rounded rectangle for the seat, and a few straight and curved lines for the floor, fork, and handlebar. A tall leaf-like shape makes the front panel.
How do I make my scooter wheels look round?
Draw a light circle first and go over it slowly in one smooth motion. Tracing a coin, a cup, or a lid is a great way to practice.
How can I make my scooter look more fun?
Add a bright color, some stripes, or a few flowers on the body. You can also color the headlight a sunny yellow.
