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Last Updated: December 1, 2025

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This article was co-authored by Renée Plevy. Renée Plevy is an Internationally Acclaimed Portrait Artist from New York/Palm Beach who has painted The Grand Dames of Palm Beach and various celebrities and community leaders. With over 50 years of experience, Renée specializes in painting realistically in oil and capturing the soul of the person. She has studied under internationally renowned portrait artists John Howard Sanden, David Leffel, Robert Beverly Hale, Clyde Smith, and Leonid Gervits. Renée is featured in over 68 shows and galleries including a one-woman museum show at the Paterson Museum. She has garnered numerous awards including “Artist of the Year” from The Bloomfield Art League and First Prize from the Boca Raton Museum Artist’s Guild. Renée has even painted a portrait of celebrity, Vanilla Ice. She also teaches at the Boca Raton Museum Art School - formerly at SVA in Manhattan. This article has been viewed 669,235 times.

Airplanes and aviation is a very interesting subject to learn. Airplanes are fun to watch, but sometimes, you just aren't near an airport to see them. Whether you're an aviation geek or an artist, planes can be fun to draw! If you're looking for tips or a detailed how-to guide, then this article is just for you! In this wikiHow, you'll learn how to draw several types of planes.

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Method 1 Method 1 of 4:

Boeing 747 700

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  1. Step 1 Draw an oval for the front part of the plane. 1 Draw an oval for the front part of the plane.
  2. Step 2 Draw a curve on the left part of the oval for the nose and a semi rectangle for the plane fuselage. 2 Draw a curve on the left part of the oval for the nose and a semi rectangle for the plane fuselage. Advertisement
  3. Step 3 Draw a triangle for the back part then draw a trapezoid above it for the tail fin. 3 Draw a triangle for the back part then draw a trapezoid above it for the tail fin.
  4. Step 4 Draw a set of semi trapezoids for the wings and stabilizer. 4 Draw a set of semi trapezoids for the wings and stabilizer.
  5. Step 5 Draw another small trapezoid for the winglets and small triangles for the funnel connector. 5 Draw another small trapezoid for the winglets and small triangles for the funnel connector.
  6. Step 6 Draw a set of ovals for the funnels. 6 Draw a set of ovals for the funnels.
  7. Step 7 Based on the outline, draw the whole body of the plane. 7 Based on the outline, draw the whole body of the plane.
  8. Step 8 Add details such as the windows, doors, wing details and funnel details. 8 Add details such as the windows, doors, wing details and funnel details.
  9. Step 9 Erase unnecessary lines! 9 Erase unnecessary lines!
  10. Step 10 Color your airplane! 10 Color your airplane!
    • If you are new to drawing, it is good to have a color wheel. [1]
    • It helps to understand how to mix the primary colors, namely red, blue, and yellow, to get secondary colors.[2] [3]
    • For example, you know that you can get orange by mixing red and yellow.[4] [5]
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Method 2 Method 2 of 4:

Cartoon Airplane

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  1. Step 1 Draw a long curved shape. 1 Draw a long curved shape. Note that the left end looks more like a C.[6]
  2. Step 2 Draw an inverted... 2 Draw an inverted version of the first curve you have drawn on top to connect the ends of the curves to produce a rough outline of the airplane’s body.
  3. Step 3 Sketch the airplane’s wings on each side using a slanted rectangle. 3 Sketch the airplane’s wings on each side using a slanted rectangle.[7]
  4. Step 4 Draw a quadrilateral shape on the rear part of the plane to serve as the horizontal and vertical stabilizer. 4 Draw a quadrilateral shape on the rear part of the plane to serve as the horizontal and vertical stabilizer.
  5. Step 5 Erase unnecessary lines from the outline. 5 Erase unnecessary lines from the outline.
  6. Step 6 Draw curved lines beneath the wings for the engine. 6 Draw curved lines beneath the wings for the engine.
  7. Step 7 Add details to the plane like windows and doors. 7 Add details to the plane like windows and doors.
  8. Step 8 Color the drawing and add clouds or other planes for details. 8 Color the drawing and add clouds or other planes for details.
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Method 3 Method 3 of 4:

Boeing 787

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  1. Step 1 Draw a slanted cylinder for the fuselage 1Draw a slanted cylinder for the fuselage
  2. Step 2 Draw two an arc for the nose and a sharp curve for the back part of the plane. 2 Draw two an arc for the nose and a sharp curve for the back part of the plane.
  3. Step 3 Draw a trapezoid at the back part for the tail fin. 3 Draw a trapezoid at the back part for the tail fin.
  4. Step 4 Draw another series of trapezoids for the wings and horizontal stabilizer. 4 Draw another series of trapezoids for the wings and horizontal stabilizer.
  5. Step 5 Draw two cylinders attached to each wing for the funnels. 5 Draw two cylinders attached to each wing for the funnels.
  6. Step 6 Based on the outline, Draw the whole body of the plane. 6 Based on the outline, Draw the whole body of the plane.
  7. Step 7 Add details such as the windows, doors, wing details and funnel details. 7 Add details such as the windows, doors, wing details and funnel details.
  8. Step 8 Erase the unnecessary outlines. 8 Erase the unnecessary outlines.
  9. Step 9 Color your airplane. 9 Color your airplane.
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Method 4 Method 4 of 4:

Cessna 172

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  1. Step 1 Draw a big X shape at the center of the paper. 1 Draw a big X shape at the center of the paper. This will be the guide in drawing the plane. Press down lightly with your pencil so that it is easy to erase.
  2. Step 2 Using one of the slanted lines as guide, draw a rectangular shape on the lower left side. 2 Using one of the slanted lines as guide, draw a rectangular shape on the lower left side. Add a triangular shape connected to the rectangle extending towards the right upper line. Remember to skip the pointed end of the triangle, instead, replace it with a small slanted line so that it appears to have four angles. This will serve as the body of the plane.
  3. Step 3 To make it... 3 To make it appear three dimensional, reproduce the same shape on the bottom of the original one and connect it with vertical lines.
  4. Step 4 Draw the cockpit or flight deck of the airplane using quadrilaterals on top of the plane’s body. 4 Draw the cockpit or flight deck of the airplane using quadrilaterals on top of the plane’s body.
  5. Step 5 Draw extended rectangles on each side of the plane for the wings. 5 Draw extended rectangles on each side of the plane for the wings.
  6. Step 6 Add the horizontal and vertical stabilizers of the rear part of the plane. 6 Add the horizontal and vertical stabilizers of the rear part of the plane.
  7. Step 7 Draw the landing gear using a circle and connect this to the plane using slanted lines. 7 Draw the landing gear using a circle and connect this to the plane using slanted lines.
  8. Step 8 Draw the propeller and spinner on the frontal part of the airplane. 8 Draw the propeller and spinner on the frontal part of the airplane.
  9. Step 9 Erase unnecessary lines and refine details of the drawing. 9 Erase unnecessary lines and refine details of the drawing.
  10. Step 10 Add color to the drawing. 10 Add color to the drawing.
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  • Question How to draw a plane very well? Community Answer Community Answer We are all at different levels of drawing. Be creative and do your best. You could do some research on a particular plane you wish to draw. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 67 Helpful 123
  • Question How can I draw a plane taking off? Craftsmart Craftsmart Top Answerer A plane taking off would be drawn at a slight angle, with the landing gear still visible. It would probably be best to also draw the runway for context. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 44 Helpful 72
  • Question How do I draw a plane landing on an airport runway? Community Answer Community Answer Draw a plane with its nose In the air and the wheels touching the runway, with a bit of skid smoke. Maybe add a control tower as well. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 29 Helpful 60
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  • Colored pencils, crayons, markers or watercolors

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References

  1. ↑ Renée Plevy. Portrait Artist & Educator. Expert Interview
  2. ↑ https://online.maryville.edu/liberal-arts-degrees/the-art-of-color/
  3. ↑ Renée Plevy. Portrait Artist & Educator. Expert Interview
  4. ↑ https://decoart.com/blog/article/318/color_theory_basics_the_color_wheel
  5. ↑ Renée Plevy. Portrait Artist & Educator. Expert Interview
  6. ↑ https://rainbowprintables.com/how-to-draw/cartoon-airplane/
  7. ↑ https://rainbowprintables.com/how-to-draw/cartoon-airplane/

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Renée Plevy Co-authored by: Renée Plevy Artist This article was co-authored by Renée Plevy. Renée Plevy is an Internationally Acclaimed Portrait Artist from New York/Palm Beach who has painted The Grand Dames of Palm Beach and various celebrities and community leaders. With over 50 years of experience, Renée specializes in painting realistically in oil and capturing the soul of the person. She has studied under internationally renowned portrait artists John Howard Sanden, David Leffel, Robert Beverly Hale, Clyde Smith, and Leonid Gervits. Renée is featured in over 68 shows and galleries including a one-woman museum show at the Paterson Museum. She has garnered numerous awards including “Artist of the Year” from The Bloomfield Art League and First Prize from the Boca Raton Museum Artist’s Guild. Renée has even painted a portrait of celebrity, Vanilla Ice. She also teaches at the Boca Raton Museum Art School - formerly at SVA in Manhattan. This article has been viewed 669,235 times. 66 votes - 67% Co-authors: 55 Updated: December 1, 2025 Views: 669,235 Categories: Drawing Article SummaryX

To draw a plane, start by drawing a horizontal upward curve that looks like a hook at one end. Then, draw a horizontal downward curve on top of it to close the shape and make the body of the plane. Next, sketch 2 slanted rectangles on either side of the body, which will be the wings. Add 3 quadrilateral shapes to the thin end of the plane for the stabilizers, and draw 2 curved lines under each wing to make the engines. Once you've done that, erase any unnecessary lines, sketch the windows and doors, and you're finished! If you want to learn how to draw a realistic looking plane, keep reading the article! Did this summary help you?YesNo

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