How to Draw a Cartoon Fish

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Start with a simple circle in the middle of your paper.

   These represent the gills.
   
   Then, add an animated eye. , Then, draw medium sized scales using the same overlapping curved lines.
   
   It's useful to do this in rows. , For the back fins, these should be sideways raindrop shapes.
   
   Draw curved lines inside of them to give them texture.
   
   Then, add a darker line between each of those back fins to show that there are two fins.
   
   For the top fin, use a half raindrop shape.
   
   Add any line design you want inside of this shape! , Add small dashes and lines to add texture. , Color if desired in bright colors! Colored pencils are suggested for blending colors. ,
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   Step 2: Draw a curved line inside the circle.

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   Step 3: Add two smaller curved lines to the left of the bigger one.

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   Step 4: Draw plump lips using overlapping curved lines.

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   Step 5: Draw two tail fins and a top fin.

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   Step 6: Add two longer bottom fins using the same shape only making them skinnier and longer.

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   Step 7: Once you're done

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   Step 8: add any other small details such as more textures and a background.

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   Step 9: Finished.

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