{"id":18788,"date":"2022-12-30T16:30:45","date_gmt":"2022-12-30T16:30:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/?p=18788"},"modified":"2023-05-03T13:56:30","modified_gmt":"2023-05-03T13:56:30","slug":"fish-drawing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/fish-drawing\/","title":{"rendered":"Fish Drawing Guide: 6 Easy Steps For Beginners [Video + Images]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"font-size: 10pt; text-align: center;\">Ready to learn how to draw a fish?\u200b<\/p>\n<p>Did you know that there are more than <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldatlas.com\/articles\/how-many-species-of-fish-are-there.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">33,000<\/a> fish species described around the world?<\/p>\n<p>Fish come in all colors and sizes, but many beginners struggle to draw their recognizable shape.<\/p>\n<p>We created this guide to show you the tricks to simple fish drawing and help you sketch a lifelike fish in six easy steps!<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"giphy-embed\" src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/11OoTctG5cjn0s\" width=\"480\" height=\"271\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/gifs\/disneypixar-disney-pixar-11OoTctG5cjn0s\">via GIPHY<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"mceNonEditable cta-custom\" href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/comic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Uncover the battle raging within. Read the BIOWARS comic book for free!<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Watch BIOWARS Artist\u2019s Video On Easy Fish Drawing<\/h2>\n<p>The <a title=\"Goncalo Lopes\" href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/behind-the-scenes-at-biowars-interview-with-comic-book-artist-goncalo-lopes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">lead comic book artist\u202fbehind BIOWARS<\/a> \u2014 a comic book about the battle between the immune system and invaders attacking it \u2014\u202fcreated a simple video guide to show you how to draw a fish:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To DRAW A FISH [Easy-To-Follow Guide]\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/INHTnZ9yCrQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>If illustrations work better for you, keep reading to discover images for every step of the fish drawing. Feel free to explore them at your own pace!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"mceNonEditable cta-custom\" href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/characters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Check out how we drew the Biowars comic book characters!<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Sketching Tools For Simple Fish Drawing<\/h2>\n<p>Tools you might want to use for your fish drawing include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>An H pencil:<\/strong>\u202fThese pencils have a hard lead that leaves a light trace on the paper. That makes H pencils ideal for sketching because you can easily enhance the appearance of lines or erase mistakes in the later stages of fish drawing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>An HB pencil:<\/strong>\u202fWe recommend using a medium-hard lead for adding details and softly shading your sketch.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A 4B pencil:<\/strong>\u202fA 4B lead is particularly soft and dark. You can use it to add dark shadows to your drawing and enhance the lines.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A kneaded eraser:<\/strong>\u202fKneaded erasers are highly malleable and you can tweak them into whatever shape you want, depending on what you need to erase. That\u2019s why we recommend you add them to your arsenal of art supplies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lightly textured sketch paper:<\/strong>\u202fThis paper\u2019s soft surface is perfect for beginners because your pencil can easily glide over it. Plus, it\u2019s also easier to erase unneeded lines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Of course, you don\u2019t *have* to use these tools. Feel free to try them out, but use whatever tools you\u2019re comfortable with!<\/p>\n<p>Even the BIOWARS lead comic book artist doesn\u2019t use all of these tools in the video. It\u2019s perfectly fine to stick with just one pencil and whatever paper and eraser you have. All that matters is that you\u2019re comfortable and willing to learn how to draw a fish!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"mceNonEditable cta-custom\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/biowars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Follow us on Instagram for more drawing tips and the latest Biowars updates!<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>How To Draw A Fish In 6 Steps<\/h2>\n<p>To show you how to easily draw a fish, we\u2019ll sketch the base of its body using geometrical shapes.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Draw The Base<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Recommended tools:<\/strong> H pencil<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re a beginner, we recommend <strong>starting your fish drawing by sketching a large circle on the paper<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The size, i.e. the width of the fish, depends on how big you draw the circle. This part of the fish\u2019s body is right behind its head, and that\u2019s where its body is the widest.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t place the circle too close to the edges of the paper, because you need to leave room for details later on.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18791\" style=\"width: 808px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18791\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18791\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-base-1.jpg\" alt=\"A circle used as the base for the fish body. \u200b\" width=\"798\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-base-1.jpg 798w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-base-1-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-base-1-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-base-1-440x331.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-base-1-635x477.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 798px) 100vw, 798px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18791\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Using geometrical shapes will help you create a base for the fish\u2019s body.\u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Then, let\u2019s add a small circle to the right. We\u2019ll attach the tail to it in a few steps.<\/p>\n<p>Avoid placing it too far away from the first circle because you don\u2019t want your fish to look disproportional.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18792\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18792\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18792\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-base-2.jpg\" alt=\"The second circle to the right marks where the tail will be.\u200b\" width=\"800\" height=\"468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-base-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-base-2-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-base-2-768x449.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-base-2-440x257.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-base-2-635x371.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18792\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Make sure the second circle is way smaller than the first. \u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Next, let\u2019s add the head and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.isu.edu\/media\/libraries\/museum\/TIC-Activity-Guide-70.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">caudal fin<\/a>, i.e. the tail.<\/p>\n<p>For the <strong>tail<\/strong>, sketch a <strong>heart shape<\/strong> and glue it to the small circle you drew in the previous step.<\/p>\n<p>To add the <strong>head<\/strong>, sketch a <strong>triangle-like shape<\/strong> at the front. Follow the shape of the circle and then extend the lines forward, to form a peak, like so:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18793\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18793\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18793\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-base-3.jpg\" alt=\"The completed base for the fish\u2019s body.\u200b\" width=\"800\" height=\"372\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-base-3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-base-3-300x140.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-base-3-768x357.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-base-3-440x205.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-base-3-635x295.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18793\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The basic elements needed to draw a fish are ready.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>All that\u2019s left to do at this stage is to <strong>connect the elements<\/strong> to create the recognizable shape of the fish\u2019s body:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18794\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18794\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18794\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-connected-parts.jpg\" alt=\"The completed base for the fish\u2019s body.\" width=\"800\" height=\"376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-connected-parts.jpg 800w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-connected-parts-300x141.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-connected-parts-768x361.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-connected-parts-440x207.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-connected-parts-635x298.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18794\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The base for the fish\u2019s body is finished. \u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>2. Draw The Fins<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Recommended tool:<\/strong> H pencil<\/p>\n<p>Now\u2019s the time to add the fins \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/figure\/Different-types-of-fish-fins-Pectoral-Fin-shape-has-important-effects-for-swimming_fig1_341193800\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pectoral<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/fishionary.fisheries.org\/pelvic-fins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pelvic<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The pectoral fin is at the front.<\/p>\n<p>The fish species we\u2019re drawing has two <strong>oval-shaped<\/strong> pectoral fins \u2014\u202fthe larger one is attached to the lower end of the circle at the front and the other is placed slightly above.<\/p>\n<p>As for the pelvic fin, let\u2019s draw a medium-sized oval shape and place it right between the two circles, like this:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18795\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18795\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18795\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-fins.jpg\" alt=\"The fins are added to the fish drawing.\u200b\" width=\"800\" height=\"438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-fins.jpg 800w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-fins-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-fins-768x420.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-fins-440x241.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-fins-635x348.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18795\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The pectoral and pelvic fins are in place. \u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>3. Draw The Head<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Recommended tools:<\/strong> H pencil<\/p>\n<p>Now\u2019s the time to draw an eye.<\/p>\n<p>Place it slightly above the nostril, i.e. the triangle\u2019s peak.<\/p>\n<p>Then, let\u2019s draw a half-circle for the head.<\/p>\n<p>Draw a line that touches the upper pectoral fin, then curve it upward, like so:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18796\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18796\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18796\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-head.jpg\" alt=\"The fish\u2019s head and the eye are finished.\u00a0\" width=\"800\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-head.jpg 800w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-head-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-head-768x442.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-head-440x253.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-head-635x365.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18796\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The fish is slowly taking shape! \u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>4. Draw The Spiny Dorsal Fin<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Recommended tool:<\/strong> H pencil<\/p>\n<p>The fish we\u2019re drawing has a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pnas.org\/doi\/10.1073\/pnas.2101783118\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">spiny dorsal fin<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>To draw it, imagine for a second that there\u2019s a vertical line passing through the large circle.<\/p>\n<p>Start drawing the spikes at the point where this imaginary line touches the fish\u2019s back.<\/p>\n<p>The first spike should be the largest and the remaining three should gradually become smaller, with the last in line barely peaking from the back:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18797\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18797\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18797\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-spiny-dorsal-fin-1.jpg\" alt=\"The spiny dorsal fin is attached to the fish\u2019s back. \u200b\" width=\"800\" height=\"556\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-spiny-dorsal-fin-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-spiny-dorsal-fin-1-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-spiny-dorsal-fin-1-768x534.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-spiny-dorsal-fin-1-440x306.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-spiny-dorsal-fin-1-635x441.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18797\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Look at those fearsome spikes on the fish\u2019s back! \u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<p>To finish drawing the spiny dorsal fin, connect the spikes with curved lines so that your fish drawing looks like this:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18798\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18798\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18798\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-spiny-dorsal-fin-2.jpg\" alt=\"The spiny dorsal fin is finished. \u200b\" width=\"800\" height=\"525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-spiny-dorsal-fin-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-spiny-dorsal-fin-2-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-spiny-dorsal-fin-2-768x504.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-spiny-dorsal-fin-2-440x289.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-spiny-dorsal-fin-2-635x417.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18798\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Look at those fearsome spikes on the fish\u2019s back!<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>5. Add The Details<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Recommended tool:<\/strong> H pencil, kneaded eraser<\/p>\n<p>Since all the basic elements are in place, let\u2019s add the details to bring the fish to life.<\/p>\n<p>For starters, grab your eraser and remove the lines that separate the fins from the rest of the body. Delete the guidelines as well:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18799\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18799\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-18799 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-details-1.jpg\" alt=\"The lines that separate the fins and the rest of the fish\u2019s body are erased. \u200b\" width=\"800\" height=\"508\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-details-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-details-1-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-details-1-768x488.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-details-1-440x279.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-details-1-635x403.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18799\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Attach the fins to the rest of the fish\u2019s body by erasing the extra lines.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Then, add the tiny, outward-curved lines inside the pectoral and pelvic fins.<\/p>\n<p>Next, let\u2019s add some details to the head.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Draw the mouth<\/strong> by sketching a super small horizontal line below the triangle\u2019s peak at the front. Then, add another J-shaped line right below the mouth.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s add a pupil and two curved lines around the eye; make sure that the lines don\u2019t touch.<\/p>\n<p>Sketch one more line at the back of the head, like this:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18800\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18800\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18800\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-details-2.jpg\" alt=\"The pupil is drawn inside the eye and more details are added to the head. \u200b\" width=\"800\" height=\"527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-details-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-details-2-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-details-2-768x506.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-details-2-440x290.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-details-2-635x418.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18800\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Keep drawing details to add more structure to your fish drawing. \u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<p>To <strong>add texture to the dorsal and caudal fins<\/strong>, draw short lines that follow the fins\u2019 shape, like so:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18801\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18801\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18801\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-details-3.jpg\" alt=\"The lines are added inside the dorsal and caudal fins to enhance their texture. \u200b\" width=\"800\" height=\"519\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-details-3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-details-3-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-details-3-768x498.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-details-3-440x285.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-details-3-635x412.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18801\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Draw short lines inside the fins to add structure.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Add the same lines inside the other fins and then start sketching the scales.<\/p>\n<p>The gills are quite simple to draw; all you have to do is sketch vertical wavy lines across the fish\u2019s body. Just make sure that the lines follow the body\u2019s shape, like this:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18802\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18802\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18802\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-details-4.jpg\" alt=\"The scales are added to the fish drawing. \u200b\" width=\"800\" height=\"525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-details-4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-details-4-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-details-4-768x504.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-details-4-440x289.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-details-4-635x417.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18802\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">To quickly draw the scales, use vertical wavy lines. \u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>6. Shade Your Fish Drawing<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Recommended tools:<\/strong> HB and 4B pencils, kneaded eraser<\/p>\n<p>To finalize your fish drawing, let\u2019s shade it!<\/p>\n<p>Start with your HB pencil (or apply different levels of pressure to your pencil of choice to create various shades of grey).<\/p>\n<p>Go over the entire fish\u2019s body to <strong>softly shade<\/strong> it.<\/p>\n<p>Then, shade the belly in a darker hue with a 4B pencil.<\/p>\n<p>We imagine that the source of light is on the left, so we added a <strong>darker shadow<\/strong> on the pectoral and pelvic fins, and some on the head and the spiny dorsal fin:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18803\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18803\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18803\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-shading.jpg\" alt=\"The fish drawing is shaded in different grey hues.\u00a0\" width=\"800\" height=\"530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-shading.jpg 800w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-shading-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-shading-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-shading-440x292.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-shading-635x421.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18803\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shading helps bring the fish to life. \u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<p>After you shade your drawing, you can use your eraser to make the scales behind the head lighter than the rest, like so:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18804\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18804\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18804\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-final.jpg\" alt=\"The fish drawing is finished. \u200b\" width=\"800\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-final.jpg 800w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-final-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-final-768x528.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-final-440x303.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fish-drawing-final-635x437.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18804\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">That\u2019s a wrap on your fish drawing! \u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Finished Your\u202fFish\u202fDrawing? Try These Next!<\/h2>\n<p>Did you enjoy learning how to draw fish? Keep your creative juices flowing and turn to the next page in your sketchbook!<\/p>\n<p>We have a bunch of other tutorials ready for you, so you can continue to practice and perfect your drawing skills!<\/p>\n<p>Discover how to draw some of the most popular animals, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/cow-drawing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw a cow<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/fox-drawing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw a fox\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/unicorn-drawing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw a unicorn<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/penguin-drawing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw a penguin<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/dolphin-drawing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw a dolphin\u202f<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/bat-drawing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw a bat\u202f<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/panda-drawing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw a panda\u202f<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/butterfly-drawing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw a butterfly\u202f<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wolf-drawing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw a wolf\u202f<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/bunny-drawing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw a bunny\u202f<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/how-to-draw-horse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw a horse\u202f<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/how-to-draw-cat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw a cat\u202f<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/how-to-draw-dog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw a dog\u202f<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/deer-drawing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw a deer<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/elephant-drawing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw an elephant<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We have a lot more how-to\u2019s in store, and you\u2019ll find them all on our blog and YouTube channel!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"mceNonEditable cta-custom\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/Biowars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Follow our YouTube channel for more art tutorials!<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>A Recap On How To Draw A Fish<\/h2>\n<p>To draw a fish, you need:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A pencil<\/li>\n<li>A piece of textured paper<\/li>\n<li>An eraser<\/li>\n<li>Some patience<\/li>\n<li>And a good guide<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The last step is particularly important when you\u2019re a beginner!<\/p>\n<p>The important thing is that you don\u2019t rush into outlining the fish.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, work on your fish drawing in steps and:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Use circles to form the base of the fish\u2019s body<\/li>\n<li>Add the fins<\/li>\n<li>Draw the head<\/li>\n<li>Add more fins if you wish (like the spiny dorsal fin!)<\/li>\n<li>Add details to the drawing<\/li>\n<li>Shade the fish<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>When your fish drawing is ready, be sure to send it to us \u2014 we\u2019d love to check out your work! 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