This Step-by-Step Guide Will Teach You How to Draw a Fish.

Vertebrate with scaly skin and gills for breathing; fish. Fish are a lot of fun to draw because they have such distinct features and colorful scales.

Who knows By mastering the technique of drawing a fish, one may progress to drawing more complicated subjects, such as a vibrant underwater scene teeming with fish of various sizes and colors.

We've compiled a simple, step-by-step guide on how to draw a fish, broken down into 9 straightforward actions.

Instructions are broken down into manageable chunks, and there are illustrations to help you along the way.

Whether you're the type who absorbs information best through pictures or words, we've got you covered.

We're confident that anyone, from novice to seasoned artist, will find these instructions clear and easy to follow.

The beauty of this guide is that you can make each step unique to your tastes and preferences.

You can use your imagination and creativity to make the colors your own. Now, take out some paper and a pencil or pen and get to work.

Ignore the rules and let your imagination run wild.

To Begin: How to Draw a Fish

Step 1

Draw a fish outline in the middle of a piece of paper.

Create reference lines by drawing an intersecting horizontal and vertical line across your paper to ensure that the fish will be drawn in the center of your paper.

As the intersection of the two lines denotes the geometric center, it is from this point that the outline should be drawn.

Second, sketch the fish's gill cover.

Create the fish's gills by drawing a curved line inside the outline to separate the head from the body.

The third step is to depict the caudal peduncle of the fish.

Another curved line should be drawn on the fish's tapered body just before the tail.

Fourth, sketch out the pectoral fin.

The pectoral fins (found on either side of the fish) will be our focus here. Only one of the fish's fins can be seen because it is depicted in a side view.

Design the fin's outline by drawing two intersecting curved lines. Pectoral fins are made by joining the beginnings and endings of the curved lines.

Correctly rendered, it should resemble an inverted oval with sharp corners.

Finalize All of the Fish's Fins (5th Step)

Now we'll sketch the dorsal fins and pelvic fins, which are located on the fish's back and belly, respectively.

To depict the fish's body, begin at the dorsal fins and draw a long, curved shape that meets at the head.

The pelvic fin is then made by drawing a flipped triangle at the base. As you can see, the answer is that easy.

Sixth, sketch the fish's mouth.

Draw a downward and upward diagonal line connecting the corner of your fish's face to create an outline in the shape of a half rhombus.

Step Seven: Draw the Fish's Huge Round Eyes

Put a dot for an eye in the center of a circle on its face. Next, sketch another circle inside the eye to define the pupil. In order to emphasize the iris, we will now draw a small circle inside the pupil.

To achieve a dramatic "sparkling eyes" effect, it is recommended that the entire pupil be shaded while the iris is left unnoticed.

Step 8: Decorate Its Entire Body with Patterns

To make your fish look like the one in the illustration, draw a series of elongated triangles across its body.

Drawing the first triangle shape at the top edge of the fish's body, then the second at the bottom edge, and so on, should be done in alternating fashion.

You can design your own fish tattoos if you like. Common carps, in contrast to the angelfish, have only scales covering their entire bodies, while the angelfish's body is marked by distinct diagonal lines.

Pick out the type of fish you'd like to depict first. Making a one-of-a-kind fish is as simple as drawing your own pattern.

The fins would look better with some parallel lines drawn on them.

Step 9: Have it blow bubbles from its mouth.

In order to make the fish's bubbles, draw a series of concentric circles above its head. This will make it appear as if the fish is breathing underwater, adding realism to the display.

The fish drawing, as you can see, is finished. Adding a few more colors would make the fish much more lively and interesting.

The most fun part of any art project is choosing and applying the colors, and now that we've finished drawing our fish, it's time to do just that!

This is where your creativity and eye for color coordination will really shine.

Fishes, in general, can be found in a wide variety of hues, though this varies by species. You can choose from a wide variety of colors when drawing your fish. Have a good time changing the fish's color scheme and seeing it come to life.

I've finished your fish drawing.

We created this fish drawing tutorial with your enjoyment in mind. If you want to learn how to draw a fish, including all of its detailed anatomy, this guide is for you.

We're confident you'll have a good time if you appreciate the beauty of the ocean and its inhabitants.

In order to provide you with the most up-to-date and comprehensive collection of drawing instruction, we are constantly adding new "how to draw" series to our website.

Which aquatic organism would you like to depict next? Tell us what you need, and we'll see what we can do to fulfill your wishes.

Don't forget to post your finished fish drawing on our Facebook page and Pinterest board once you've finished coloring it in!

Just put it out there for the world to see. You should definitely tell people about it because you deserve recognition for your efforts.

Have fun drawing those vibrant fish, we can't wait to see them!