Angelfish Drawing (easy)
Hey there! Ready for an easy angel fish drawing? This lesson is perfect for you, especially if you're just starting out. All you need is blank paper, pencil, and some crayons or colored pencils.
In just 50 minutes, you'll have a beautiful angelfish swimming on your paper. I'll guide you step-by-step to make sure it's fun and simple. Trust me, you'll be amazed at what you can create!
We'll start with basic shapes and slowly add details to bring your angelfish to life. No rush here; take your time and enjoy the process. By the end of this lesson, you'll have a lovely piece of art to share.
Drawing this angelfish will help you learn new techniques and boost your confidence. You'll see how easy it is to create something awesome with just a few steps. Ready to dive in? (sorry couldn't resist the pun) ha ha
Estimated Time: 50 minutes
Level: Intermediate
Materials
- Blank Paper
- Pencil
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
Lesson: Angelfish Drawing (easy)
Let's draw an angel fish the easy way! We'll break it down into 15 steps, starting with simple shapes and lines. You'll add details to bring your fish to life. Just follow along, and by the end, you'll have a beautiful angel fish all colored in.
Form the Head
First, outline the angelfish's head similar to the illustration. Then, form the shape of its mouth.
Draw the Eye
Draw its rounded eye above its mouth.
Outline the Body
Outline the body by creating two curved lines connected to its head.
Form the Tail Fin
Form the wavy, pointed tail fin attached to the end of its body.
Add the Ribs
Add the ribs along its tail by drawing curved lines.
Outline the Dorsal Fin
Outline the tall, pointed dorsal fin on its back.
Draw the Anal Fin
Draw the angelfish’s anal fin connected to its underbelly.
Attach the Ventral Fins
Attach two thin ventral fins near the bottom of its head.
Add the Pectoral Fin
Form the angelfish’s pectoral fin attached to the side of its body.
Outline the Pattern
Outline the striped pattern along the angelfish’s body by drawing wavy lines.
Draw Bubbles
Draw small, rounded bubbles around the angelfish.
Color the Head
First, fill in the eyes with black and white. Next, color the head with light gray. Then, use a bright yellow color to shade the pattern on its head.
Shade the Body
Now, use yellow to color the pectoral fin and tail fin. Next, fill in the ventral fins with black. Then, use light gray and black to shade the rest of the angelfish’s body.
Fill in the Water
Fill in the water with shades of blue.
Color the Bubbles
Shade the bubbles with a lighter blue color.
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