Learn how to draw a fish with our step-by-step guide! From basic shapes to intricate details, you'll be a fish drawing pro in no time.
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This How to Draw a Fish for Kids is giving us all kinds of happy feelings. Easy way to fish sketch with just paper and a pencil.
Hey there, fellow aspiring artists! Are you tired of drawing stick figures and smiley faces? Do you want to level up your drawing skills and impress your friends with your artistic talents? Well, look no further because today we're going to show you How to Draw a fish!
Now, I know what you're thinking, "Fish? That's not cool or exciting!" But hold on a minute, my friend. Think about it, fish come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. Some of them have funky fins, some have big googly eyes, and some even have those weird dangly thingies on their heads.
And let's not forget about the oh-so-famous clownfish and their buddy, the forgetful blue tang. Drawing a fish can be just as awesome and challenging as drawing anything else.
So, grab your pencils and paper, and let's dive into the wonderful world of fish drawing! (No actual diving is required, but if you do end up taking a dip, please don't blame me for the wet electronics.)
Don't miss the free fish drawing guide at the bottom for reference. If you think ocean animals are FIN-TASTIC, check out our Paper Plate Fish, Ocean Animal Coloring Pages, Narwhal Coloring Page, Octopus Coloring Page, Coloring Page Under the Sea, and Seashell Coloring Page.
Learning to Draw
Learning to draw may seem a little scary, but the best way to start is not to compare yourself to others and to follow along by reading a step-by-step tutorial like this; you can enjoy learning something new and be proud of yourself for trying.
Starting with basic shapes like squares, circles, and triangles is a great way to begin. You can try to draw circles, both a small circle and a big circle. Some may be touching, overlapping, or far apart from one another. You, the drawer, can be as creative as you want with this; do the same with other shapes.
My favorite way to learn to draw something new or get the creative juices flowing is by playing a drawing game with a friend.
One person draws a wavy line or diagonal line of sorts, then you try to draw something using that line. When you have finished, you then draw an odd shape or curved line of some sort and your friend then draws something using the line or shape you drew.
When learning to draw the most important thing to remember is to try your best! If you do that, then you are already an amazing artist!
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Why Learn How to Draw a Fish?
Whether you’re working on an “Under the Sea” project, want to give your room a marine makeover, or simply want to learn how to draw different species of fish, if you know how to draw a fish, half your work is already done!
However, if you want to know why drawing is good, let me give you a rundown of its many benefits. Drawing is a healthy activity that gives your kids a head start on correctly holding a pencil, delivering the perfect strokes, and learning to focus on the task at hand.
Moreover, drawing is excellent for developing fine motor skills in growing kids. The step-by-step “How to Draw a Fish” tutorial requires kids to use visual analysis along with hands, which helps enhance hand-eye coordination. And if you want your kids to use their little grey cells and get all creative, there's no better way than drawing and coloring.
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Parts of a Fish
Before we get into the easy fish drawing, I thought it might be fun to talk about the different parts of the fish, so that when you start to draw the fish body, if we make a reference to a type of fin or part of the fish, you have something to reference.
It is estimated that there are over 20,000 different species of fish in the world. Different types of fish have different body parts that help and move through the water. Let's talk about some of these parts!
First, there's the head of the fish. This is where you'll find the fish's eyes, mouth, and sometimes even its nostrils! The mouth of the fish is where it eats its food, and some fish even have special teeth for catching their prey.
Next, we have the fish fin. Fins are like the fish's arms and legs. They help the fish swim and steer through the water. There are different types of fins, like the dorsal fin on the fish's back, the pectoral fin the side fin, and the pelvic fin or ventral fin and anal fin each a bottom fin that is on the belly of the fish to help keep them level.
Also, there's the tail fin. The fish tail is what the fish uses to move forward in the water. It's like a propeller! Some fish have tails that are shaped differently depending on where they live and what they eat.
Finally, on the rest of the body, there are other parts of the fish like the gills and the gill cover (where fish breathe and the fish scales that protect the fish like its armor. Each part helps the fish survive in its underwater world.
How To Draw a Fish Step By Step
Follow each easy step to create a simple fish drawing.
Before you start drawing, it's important to have your paper positioned correctly for what you are drawing. We recommend positioning your piece of paper horizontally. That means that the long side of your paper is at the top and bottom. This will allow you to create a cute fish drawing using as much paper.
It is also important to note, that drawing is not exact and you are learning. Start by lightly drawing each of your lines and if you do not have it exactly where you want it, erase and try again and continue lightly drawing till you have each line where you want them.
Head of the Fish
The first step is the curved lines to create the front of the fish. Start with one slightly curvy line that creates a simple nose shape. The second line starts slightly under the bottom part of the line and draw slightly curving down and to the right.
Next, draw a slightly curved line from the top of the first line to the end of the second line. This should create the fish's face.
Fish's Body
For the body of your fish, draw a simple half-circle or arch from the top of the fish to the bottom of the fish
Fish Fins
Next, is to draw on the tail of the fish. The easiest way is to draw a diagonal line up and out the top portion of the end of the fish. Then draw a second line down and out the bottom portion of the end of the fish. Draw a third line connecting the two lines with a slight v in the middle.
The next step is to draw the dorsal fin or the top fin. A simple arched line at the top of the fish is great.
The next step is to draw the pectural fin or the side fin. Simply draw a backward C right after the line marking the fish face on the sides of the fish.
It's now time to draw the fish eye. Draw one bigger larger circle with a smaller circle inside it at the top portion of the fish's face.
The last step is to add fish scales and a little detail to the fins. Small lines at the base of the top fin and the end of the tail. For the scales, draw small arched lines around the body of the fish.
The final step is to go over the drawing of a fish with a darker pencil and erase all the extra drawing lines.
Then use crayons, watercolor paint, watercolor pencils, or markers to color in your fish. This fish is more of a tropical fish so use various colors and create your own underwater magic!
Viola, you are drawing the cutest fish drawing ever!
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How to Draw a Fish
Equipment
- Drawing Pencils
Ingredients
Instructions
- The first step is the curved lines to create the front of the fish. Start with one slightly curvy line that creates a simple nose shape. The second line starts slightly under the bottom part of the line and draw slightly curving down and to the right.
- Next, draw a slightly curved line from the top of the first line to the end of the second line. This should create the fish's face.
- For the body of your fish, draw a simple half-circle or arch from the top of the fish to the bottom of the fish
- Next, is to draw on the tail of the fish. The easiest way is to draw a diagonal line up and out the top portion of the end of the fish. Then draw a second line down and out the bottom portion of the end of the fish. Draw a third line connecting the two lines with a slight v in the middle.
- The next step is to draw the dorsal fin or the top fin. A simple arched line at the top of the fish is great.
- The next step is to draw the pectoral fin or the side fin. Simply draw a backward C right after the line marking the fish's face on the sides of the fish.
- It's now time to draw the fish eye. Draw one bigger larger circle with a smaller circle inside it at the top portion of the fish's face.
- The last step is to add fish scales and a little detail to the fins. Small lines at the base of the top fin and the end of the tail. For the scales, draw small arched lines around the body of the fish.
- The final step is to go over the drawing of a fish with a darker pencil and erase all the extra drawing lines.
- Then use crayons, watercolor paint, watercolor pencils, or markers to color in your fish.
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