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How To Draw A Goldfish – 7 Steps (With Pictures)

Last Update: June 30, 2024 Han Sumi

Goldfish are a popular aquarium fish with a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors.

In this tutorial, easydrawforkids.com will guide you learning how to draw a goldfish with 7 steps.

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  • How to Draw a Goldfish – A Step by Step Guide
    • Step 1: Draw the Main Body Oval
    • Step 2: Next, draw the tail of the goldfish
    • Step 3: Now, start drawing the fins of the fish
    • Step 4: Add the Eyes and Mouth
    • Step 5: Now, draw bubbles to your goldfish drawing as shown the picture
    • Step 6: Next, finish off the details of your goldfish drawing
    • Step 7: Add Color to Your Goldfish Drawing

How to Draw a Goldfish – A Step by Step Guide

How To Draw A Goldfish Step By Step

Step 1: Draw the Main Body Oval

Draw a large oval shape near the center of your paper to create a rounded, chubby body.

Position the oval slightly angled, not perfectly vertical or horizontal.

How To Draw A Goldfish Step 1

Step 2: Next, draw the tail of the goldfish

Goldfish have long, delicate fins that wave gently as they swim.

Sketch a broad, fluid shape that tapers at the end of the body for the tail fin

How To Draw A Goldfish Step 2

Step 3: Now, start drawing the fins of the fish

Sketch a small triangle about the same width as the body for the dorsal fin.

Draw two slender triangles or teardrops side by side at below of the body for the pelvic fins.

How To Draw A Goldfish Step 3

Step 4: Add the Eyes and Mouth

Draw two circles for the eyes, draw a smaller circle inside it for highlights. Add a black oval pupil on the left side.

Draw a curved smile line above for the mouth, leaving a white gap for teeth.

On the snout, add two small oval nostrils.

How To Draw A Goldfish Step 4

Step 5: Now, draw bubbles to your goldfish drawing as shown the picture

How To Draw A Goldfish Step 5

Step 6: Next, finish off the details of your goldfish drawing

Draw small, slightly curved lines across the body and fins to represent scales.

Add fringe shapes along the tail fins and pelvic fins.

How To Draw A Goldfish Step 6

Step 7: Add Color to Your Goldfish Drawing

This is the most fun of all the steps in this guide on how to draw a goldfish!

Fill in the body first with an orange or yellow.

Use vivid reds, oranges, and yellows to color fins

Fill in around the goldfish shape with wavy blue.

For variety, add aquatic plants, rocks, gravel.

How To Draw A Goldfish Step 7

The distinctive oval body, flowing fins, and bright color make goldfish an idea to draw.

Try different poses, colors, and mediums.

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