Hello everyone! 😊 I’m back today with another collection of fun drawing ideas, and this time it’s all about fish! 🐟 If you’re looking for some easy and adorable fish drawing ideas, you’ve come to the right place.
Whether you’re just getting started with drawing or you’re simply in the mood to doodle something light and playful, these 27 fish designs are perfect. From cute and quirky cat-fish hybrids to magical jellyfish, there’s something for everyone here. These ideas are simple enough for beginners, but still offer plenty of creative fun for experienced artists.
So, grab your pencils and let’s dive into these delightful underwater-inspired drawing ideas!
Materials
- Use a pencil and an eraser to sketch your doodle first
- Then go over your initial sketch with an ink pen of your choice
- When the ink has dried out, erase the sketch under it
- Done!
1. Basics of a Fish
Let’s start with the most basic shape you should master to draw a fish easily! 🙂 If you know how to draw this simple fish, then you will be able to draw any other fish with a bit of practice. It’s just a matter of adding a couple of details
2. Simple Fish
As I said, if you add a couple of details to the simple fish shape we saw in the previous doodle, you end up with a better-looking fish that you can customize even more !
3. Magical Fish
Here’s a dreamy fish with sparkles all around! The simple, curvy lines make it look like it’s floating peacefully through the water. It’s perfect for adding a bit of magic to your sketches.
4. Chubby Goldfish Trio
These plump little goldfish are almost too cute! With their round bodies and wide eyes, they’re easy to draw in just a few steps. You could draw a whole group of them swimming together.
5. Colorful Fish
Here’s a simple fish with a pop of color! It’s designed with smooth lines and cute rounded fins, perfect for adding a splash of pink or blue. A great way to practice your coloring too.
6. School of Fish
If you want something even simpler, draw a school of tiny fish swimming in unison. This is a minimalist design that’s easy to replicate, and you can adjust the number of fish to fill the space just the way you like.
7. Bucket of Fish
Try something quirky like a bucket filled with fish. It’s a fun little concept that gives your drawing a bit of character. The fish all have the same shape, making it repetitive but easy to master.
8. Mermaid Kitty
Here’s a sweet mermaid-cat hybrid! With a cute, smiling face and a simple, rounded fish tail, it combines the best of both worlds. This is a fun character that’s super easy to draw and adds a playful twist to your fish drawing ideas.
9. Fish Swimming Up
A fish swimming upwards, blowing bubbles as it goes! The curved body and tail make it look like it’s in motion. This one is great for adding a sense of action to your drawing.
10. Fish Skeletton
If you’re looking for something super simple, try drawing a fish skeleton! Just draw the basic outline of the fish and add a few bones in the middle. This one is really quick but still cool.
11. Pufferfish
Here’s a cute, spiky pufferfish! The large circle shape with a lot of little spikes makes it easy to draw. Just add those big eyes and tiny fins, and you’re done! You can even throw in some bubbles to make it look like it’s underwater.
12. Fishing Rod with Fish
This drawing features a fish hanging from a simple fishing rod. The clean lines and straightforward concept make it easy for anyone to try, plus it adds a bit of storytelling to the design. It’s perfect for anyone who loves drawing cute, story-based sketches!
13. Fish in a Jar
Imagine a tiny fish swimming in a cute little jar! This whimsical idea has a magical feel to it. You can add little bubbles and sparkles around the fish for extra detail. It’s a super fun drawing idea if you want to create something that feels playful and unique.
14. Fish This Way !
This fish design is drawn on a wooden sign, making it an adorable and rustic idea for anyone looking to add some funny vibe to their drawings. You don’t know where to fish ? Just follow the sign!
15. Yin-Yang Fishes
This drawing has two fish swimming in a circular yin-yang pattern. It’s definitely a more aesthetic drawing idea, that could even work for a cute tattoo. You can add some sparkles around the fish to enhance the magical vibe.
16. Shark Trio
Let’s draw some sharks ! The shape of a shark is very similar to a fish, so you can just use that and tweak it a bit to make it look more like a shark. I drew three positions, so you can choose amongst them the one you prefer!
17. Bowl with Cute Fishes
The fishbowl drawing showcases 2 fishes swimming peacefully. This idea is perfect for beginners; the bowl itself is simple to draw, and the fish only require basic shapes. It’s also a bit more on the aesthetic side of doodles, which I really love.
18. Cute Pufferfish
This pufferfish is absolutely adorable! With its round, spiked body and wide-eyed expression, it’s the perfect easy drawing that can be done in just a few lines. Compared to the first pufferfish, it’s much more simple, because there are fewer spikes. 🙂
19. Cute Orca
This orca is a little chubby, making it irresistibly cute. The shape is very simple, with soft curves and minimal details, making it beginner-friendly. You can easily add some shading or color to make this orca pop!
20. Two Simple Fishes
The next drawing gives you two versions of a goldfish—one with more intricate fins and scales, and another with a smoother, more stylized look. Choose whichever suits your style or try both for variety!
21. Catfish
This cute fish has the head shape of a cat, which makes it a catfish, right ? I know catfishes don’t look like that, but I thought it was a funny way to represent it for an easy fish drawing idea. 🙂
22. Cute Jellyfish
How adorable is this smiling jellyfish? With simple round eyes and wiggly tentacles, it’s a cute sea creature that’s quick and easy to sketch. It’s perfect for adding a whimsical touch to your collection. It’s also part of the collection of whimsical drawing ideas on the blog, you can check it out! 🙂
23. Fish with Big Eyes
This one’s fun! A fish with oversized eyes and a tiny mouth gives it a cartoony look. It’s super simple but has a lot of personality.
24. Striped Fish
A striped fish with angular fins and a sleek body. The stripes make this one stand out and add some extra detail without making it too hard to draw.
25. Fish Swimming Around
This drawing shows a fish swimming next to some rock and coral. It’s great if you want to add a little environment around your fish. The coral is simple, just some curved lines, and it makes the scene more lively.
26. Fish Duo
How about drawing two friendly fish facing each other? This idea adds a bit of interaction to your drawing. You can even add bubbles between them as if they’re talking!
27. Fish in a Bag
If you’ve ever bought a fish at a store, this simple drawing of a fish in a bag will bring back memories! It’s a minimalist and charming design, great for quick sketches and doodles.
Wrap Up
And that’s it for this collection of easy and cute fish drawing ideas! I hope you found some inspiration and had fun sketching along. Don’t hesitate to make requests if there’s anything you want me to doodle about!
Thank you so much for stopping by and reading the blog! 🙂
And as always, if you’re on the lookout for more fun drawing ideas, here are a few articles I recommend:
Hey! Could you do some simple aesthetic landscape drawings? E.g., sunset, forest, ocean, etc. Your art is super cute and fun! THXXXXX
Hello~ That’s a good idea ! I will work on it 🙂