How to Draw a Fish

Materials to draw a Fish

  • Drawing Paper. This is the good stuff you can buy in bulk for a good price.
  • Pencils. Don’t waste your money on the cheapest brand. These make nice dark lines.
  • Black Marker. A permanent marker will give you a nice dark black color.
  • CrayonsPacks with a wide range of colors are most helpful.
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Directions for a Fish Drawing

Time needed: 45 minutes.

How to Draw a Fish Step by Step

  1. Start the fish body.

  2. Finish with the tail.

  3. Draw the face.

  4. Add pectoral fin, and start top dorsal fin.

  5. Add the lines to the dorsal fin.

  6. Finish dorsal fin and draw bottom fins.

  7. Finish bottom fins.

  8. Add some random scales.

  9. Trace with a marker and color.