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How to Draw a Row Boat – Easy Step-by-Step Boat Drawing for Kids

A simple hull, wooden oars, and gentle curves make the row boat a fun subject for young artists to draw. Children can follow the easy step-by-step images to build the boat one stage at a time, turning simple shapes into a recognisable watercraft with confidence. If they enjoy transport-themed projects, they can also explore how to draw submarine vehicles with our drawing lessons for kids. The printable PDF worksheet provides extra practice while helping develop creativity, observation skills, fine motor control, and drawing confidence through an enjoyable transport-themed activity.



Paddle across the page with Monkey Pen and learn how to draw a row boat step by step, building the hull, seats, and oars from simple shapes.

Step 1: Draw a small, rounded paddle blade.

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Step 2: Add a long handle to complete the oar.

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Step 3: Draw a long, gently curved line behind the oar. This forms one side of the boat’s upper edge.

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Step 4: Draw another curved line to complete the open top of the boat. 

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Step 5: Add a curved line below the front edge of the boat.

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Step 6: Draw another line along the upper edge to make the boat’s rim.

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Step 7: Draw two curved lines downward from the left end of the boat

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Step 8: Add a short connecting edge at the top of the left end.

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Step 9: Draw a large curved line underneath to form the bottom of the boat.

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Step 10: Draw a small oar holder and the handle of the second oar on the left rim.

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Step 11: Add the inside edges of the boat.

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Step 12: Draw three long boards across the inside of the boat to make the seats.

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Step 13: Add short supports underneath the seats.

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Step 14: Complete the remaining seat supports and inside details. 

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Step 15: Draw three curved horizontal lines along the outside of the boat.

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Step 16: Draw a few small rocks near the bottom corners.

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Step 17: Add pointed grass beside the rocks.

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Step 18: Draw clouds and a straight horizon line behind the boat.

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Step 19: Add short, wavy water lines in front of the boat.

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Step 20: Draw more wavy lines behind the boat to fill the water.

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Step 21: Check the drawing, erase any unnecessary lines, and finish the row boat scene.

Fun rowboat illustration for kids

Simple row boat drawing for kids



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