Fish Drawing (easy)

Hey there, young artists! Ready for an easy fish drawing lesson? We're gonna have a blast creating a fun and simple fish picture. Grab your pencil, drawing paper, and some crayons or colored pencils.
First things first, let's get those materials ready. If you got a black marker, that's cool too. It'll make your outlines pop just a bit!
This lesson will take about 50 minutes. No rush though; go at your own pace. We'll keep it super simple and fun. By the end, you'll have an awesome fish drawing to show off.
So let's get started! Follow along step-by-step and watch your fish come to life on paper!
Estimated Time: 50 minutes
Level: Intermediate
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
Lesson: Fish Drawing (easy)
Today, we're gonna create an easy fish drawing. We'll break it down into 15 simple steps. Starting with basic shapes and lines, then add details like fins and scales. No need to stress, just have fun with it. By the end, you'll have your own little fish swimming on paper. Grab your pencils and let's get started!
Form the Body

Start by making an outline of the fish’s oval-shaped body.
Draw the Face

Draw its rounded eye. Then, form the shape of its mouth.
Outline the Head

Outline the shape of its head by drawing a curved line.
Add the Gills

Draw two short lines to add the gills.
Attach the Pectoral Fin

Attach the pectoral fin at the side of its body.
Draw the Dorsal Fin

Draw the fish’s long dorsal fin along its back.
Add the Pelvic Fin

Add its pelvic fin attached to the bottom of its body.
Form the Anal Fin

Form the fish’s anal fin next to the pelvic fin.
Add the Caudal Fin

Add the wavy shape of its caudal fin at the end of its body.
Outline the Scales

Outline the scales by drawing bumpy lines along its body.
Draw Bubbles

Draw small, rounded bubbles around the fish.
Color the Eye

Color the eye with black and white.
Fill in the Fins

Fill in the fins with a bright yellow color.
Add Shading to the Fish’s Body

Use a cream color to shade the fish’s underbelly. Next, color the rest of its body with vibrant orange. Then, using a slightly darker shade of orange, add some shadow along the edges of its scales.
Shade the Bubbles

Shade the bubbles with blue.

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