How to Draw a Cargo Ship with this how-to video and step by step drawing instructions. Easy ship drawing tutorial for beginners and everyoen.

How to Draw a Cargo Ship

Please see the drawing tutorial in the video below

You can refer to the simple step by step drawing guide below

Step 1. Shape the hull

First let’s sketch the shape of the hull. Now, create a horizontal line across the hull. Then, draw a line following the shape of the top part of the hull. And draw the water by creating wavy horizontal lines.

Step 2. Draw the rails

Draw the rail by first creating a long, thin horizontal shape. Next, draw pairs of vertical lines attached to the top of the rail.

Step 3. Add cargo containers

Add containers by drawing stacks of rectangular boxes as shown.

Step 4. Create Cabin

Create a cabin by drawing a rectangle as shown.

Step 5. Draw the crane and mast

First, draw a thin vertical rectangle to form the mast. Next, draw the boom by attaching a thin horizontal rectangle to the mast.

Step 6. Add Windows

Add a window to the cabin by creating a small rectangle, almost like a dot due to the size of the boat.

Step 7. Complete the cargo ship drawing

How to Draw a Cargo Ship

Let’s complete the cargo ship drawing by first coloring the ship’s hull in dark red and purple. Next, color the mast and boom with a brown pencil. Now, shade the cabin with a white pencil and the windows with a blue pencil. Let’s color the boxes with different vibrant colors! Finally, fill in the sky with a light blue pencil and the water with a dark blue pencil.

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