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Draw the body
Draw a big oval body that is a little longer than it is tall. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Clownfish
This cartoon clownfish is an oval body, a fan shaped tail, round fins, a happy face, three white stripes and bubbles. Watch each step being drawn in pencil, then copy it on your own paper. It works for kids from about age 5 and for adult beginners too.
7 easy steps 10 minutes Easy level Ages 5 and up
Copy the dark lines in each step. The grey lines are the parts you already drew.
How to draw a cartoon clownfish, step by step
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Add the tail fin
On the left end of the body, draw a round tail fin shaped like a fan.
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Draw the other fins
Draw a round fin on top, a small fin on the bottom and a little fin on the side of the body.
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Draw the face
Near the right end, draw a round eye with a white shine, a small smile and a pink cheek.
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Add the white stripes
Draw three curved stripes across the body: one behind the head, one in the middle and one near the tail.
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Add the fin edges and bubbles
Draw a thin line near the edge of each fin and a few bubbles floating in front of the fish.
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Color your clownfish
Orange for the body and fins, white for the stripes, and light blue for the bubbles.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon clownfish
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Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
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Curved stripes
Curve the stripes a little, like a smile turned sideways. It makes the body look round.
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Three stripes
Clownfish have three white stripes. One behind the head, one in the middle and one near the tail.
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Dark outlines
Go over the stripe edges with a dark pencil. Real clownfish have black lines around their stripes.
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Go over the final lines
Trace your drawing with a darker pencil or a black pen so it stands out after coloring.
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Make it your own
Once you finish your clownfish, add a background, a friend or a funny hat.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon clownfish in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon clownfish easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
Where do clownfish live?
Clownfish live in warm oceans and hide in sea anemones, which have stinging tentacles that do not hurt them.
Is this drawing easy for beginners?
Yes. It is mostly an oval and a few simple fins.
What colors do I need for a cartoon clownfish?
Orange, white, pink and light blue.
Can I print the steps?
Yes. Right click or long press any step picture to save it, then print it and keep it next to you while you draw.
