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How to draw Hot Air Balloon

Learn to draw hot air balloon in five picture steps. Begin with balloon envelope, then build up to basket weave and base. Draw in your browser, color the finished model, or practice with its tracing outline.

Finished example: Hot Air Balloon
Finished example: Hot Air Balloon

Five picture steps

New shapes are shown in coral.

  1. Step 1

    Begin with balloon envelope. Leave room around the shape for the next parts.

  2. Step 2

    Add central fabric panel. Compare its position with the first step.

  3. Step 3

    Draw two suspension ropes. Keep the earlier shapes visible as you work.

  4. Step 4

    Build in basket. Look at where these parts touch the earlier shapes.

  5. Step 5

    Finish with basket weave and base. Choose your own colors or follow the finished example.

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