1Step 1 of 7
Draw the body
Draw a big oval body that is pointy at the front and back, like a lemon on its side. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Fish
This cartoon fish is a lemon shaped body, a fan tail, fins, a happy face, a gill line, scales 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 fish, step by step
2Step 2 of 7
Add the tail
On the left end, draw a big tail shaped like a fan with a dip in the middle.
▶ Watch this step
3Step 3 of 7
Draw the fins
Draw a round fin on top, a small fin on the bottom and a little fin on the side.
▶ Watch this step
4Step 4 of 7
Draw the face
Near the right end, draw a big round eye with a white shine, a small smile and a pink cheek.
▶ Watch this step
5Step 5 of 7
Add the gill and scales
Behind the face, draw a curved line for the gill. Then draw rows of small curved lines for the scales.
▶ Watch this step
6Step 6 of 7
Draw the bubbles
Draw a few round bubbles floating up in front of the fish.
▶ Watch this step
7Step 7 of 7
Color your fish
Blue for the body, yellow for the tail and fins, and light blue for the bubbles.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon fish
1
Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
2
Lemon shape
Make the body pointy at both ends like a lemon on its side.
3
Scales
Small curved lines in rows look like fish scales.
4
Bright fins
Use a different color for the fins and tail so they stand out.
5
Go over the final lines
Trace your drawing with a darker pencil or a black pen so it stands out after coloring.
6
Make it your own
Once you finish your fish, add a background, a friend or a funny hat.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon fish in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon fish easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
Is this drawing easy for beginners?
Yes. It is mostly an oval and a few simple fins.
Can I draw a whole fish tank?
Yes. Draw a few fish in different colors, some plants and bubbles.
What colors do I need for a cartoon fish?
Blue, yellow, 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.
