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Draw the body
Draw a big round body, a little wider than it is tall. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Goldfish
This cartoon goldfish is a round body, a flowing tail, a big eye, fins, scales, bubbles and water plants. 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 goldfish, step by step
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Add the flowing tail
On the left, draw a big flowing tail with two soft points, like a ribbon.
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3Step 3 of 7
Draw the face
Draw a big round eye with a white shine, a small smile and a pink cheek.
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Add the fins
Draw a tall fin on top, a small fin underneath and a little fin on the side.
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Draw the scales
Draw small curved lines on the body for scales, and a few lines on the tail.
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Add the bubbles and plants
Draw some bubbles floating up and a few wavy water plants.
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Color your goldfish
Orange for the body, light orange for the tail and fins, dark orange for the lines, green for the plants and light blue for the bubbles.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon goldfish
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Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
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Round body
Start with a big round body. Goldfish are chubby.
3
Flowing tail
Make the tail big and soft, like a ribbon.
4
Scales
Small curved lines are an easy way to draw scales.
5
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 goldfish, add a background, a friend or a funny hat.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon goldfish in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon goldfish easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
Is this drawing easy?
Yes. It is a circle, a tail shape and a few fins.
Can goldfish see colors?
Yes. Goldfish can see more colors than people can.
What colors do I need for a cartoon goldfish?
Orange, light orange, green 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.
