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Draw the round body
Draw a big circle for the puffed up body. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Pufferfish
This cartoon pufferfish is a round body, small spikes all around, a fan tail, little fins, big eyes, a small round mouth and spots. 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 pufferfish, step by step
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Add the spikes
All around the circle, draw lots of small pointy spikes, like little triangles.
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3Step 3 of 7
Draw the tail and fins
On the left, draw a small fan shaped tail. Add a little fin on the top and one on the side.
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Draw the eyes
On the right side, draw two big round eyes with a white shine.
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Add the mouth and cheeks
Draw a small round mouth like a little o, and pink cheeks.
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Draw the spots and bubbles
Draw some small spots on the top of the body and a few bubbles floating around.
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Color your pufferfish
Yellow for the body, light yellow for the tummy, orange for the spikes, tail and fins, brown for the spots and light blue for the bubbles.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon pufferfish
1
Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
2
Start with a circle
Use a cup or lid to trace a perfect circle for the body.
3
Spikes all around
Draw small triangles all around the circle, spaced out evenly.
4
Small mouth
Make the mouth a tiny o shape. It looks like the fish is blowing.
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 pufferfish, add a background, a friend or a funny hat.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon pufferfish in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon pufferfish easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
Why does a pufferfish puff up?
It fills up with water to look bigger and scare away other fish.
Is this drawing easy?
Yes. It is mostly a circle with little triangles around it.
What colors do I need for a cartoon pufferfish?
Yellow, light yellow, orange, brown 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.
