How to Draw a Snowplow (Easy Step by Step)
A snowplow is a fun one to draw because it is mostly boxes, wheels and one long curve. You will build a chunky truck, add two wheels, and finish with a curved plow blade next to a fluffy pile of snow.
- 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 snowplow step by step
How to Draw a Snowplow · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Bed and back box
Draw a long rectangle with rounded corners for the flat bed at the bottom. Then draw a tall box with a slightly slanted left side sitting on the left end of the bed.
Step 2: The cab
Next to the back box, draw the cab. Start at the top of the box, go up and across, then slope down into a short nose at the front, and end on the bed.
Step 3: Cab window
Inside the cab, draw a small window shaped like a rectangle with one slanted side.
Step 4: Wheels
Under the bed, draw two wheels, one near each end. For each wheel, draw a small circle for the hub, then a curved line on each side of it that tucks up under the bed.
Step 5: The plow blade
At the front of the truck, draw a tall, curved blade like a long skinny banana. Add a small square where it joins the bed, and a tiny curved dash off to the right.
Step 6: Ground and snow pile
Draw a flat ground line under the wheels, running from the left side to the right. Beside the blade, draw a puffy snow pile with a bumpy edge that starts at the blade, bumps up and around, and comes back down to the ground line.
Step 7: Light and stripes
On top of the cab, draw a tiny loop for the warning light. Then draw two tall straight lines on the back box.
Step 8: Snow detail
Add one little curved line near the top of the snow pile to show a fluffy bump.
All done!
Go over your lines with a marker, then color it in.
Finished your snowplow? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a hockey stick and puck or how to draw a ping pong paddle next.
Tips for drawing a snowplow
- Draw the long bed first so the back box, cab and wheels all have a place to sit.
- The plow blade is the trickiest part. Draw it as a tall, skinny curve like a banana, leaning a little toward the truck.
- Make the snow pile bumpy by drawing three or four round scallops, like a cloud, instead of one smooth line.
Free snowplow coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this snowplow 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 snowplow drawing
Try a bright yellow or orange truck with a gray blade and dark gray wheels. Color the snow pile with light blue shadows to make it look cold and fluffy.
Snowplow fun fact for kids
Many snowplow trucks have a blade that can tilt and swing, so the driver can push snow to the side of the road instead of straight ahead.
Questions about drawing a snowplow
What shapes do I need to draw a snowplow?
You need rectangles for the bed, back box and window, a rounded shape for the cab, two wheels, and a long curved shape for the blade. The snow pile is just a few bumpy scallops.
How do I make the plow blade look curved?
Draw a tall, narrow shape that bends like a banana. Start at the top, curve down and out, and finish near the ground.
How do I make my snowplow look like it is sitting on the ground?
Draw a flat ground line under the wheels that runs all the way to the snow pile. The wheels then look like they rest on it.
