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Terms of Use wikiHow is where trusted research and expert knowledge come together. Learn why people trust wikiHow How to Draw a Koi Fish PDF download Download Article Explore this Article IN THIS ARTICLE 1 Start by sketching the head. 2 Draw a long, slim oval. 3 Draw a big M-like shape at the end of the oval. 4 Draw two semicircles on each side of the body. 5 Outline the shapes. 6 Erase the sketch lines. 7 Color your drawing. + Show 4 more... - Show less... Other Sections Questions & Answers Video Related Articles Reviewed by Jeanine Hattas Wilson

Last Updated: November 28, 2022

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This article was reviewed by Jeanine Hattas Wilson. Jeanine Hattas Wilson is a Professional Painter and the President of Hattas Public Murals, Inc. With nearly 20 years of experience, Jeanine specializes in creating, overseeing, designing, and painting murals. Jeanine holds a BA in Advertising from Marquette University and a Studio Painting Minor from The Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design. She has studied at The Atelier Artien in Paris, France, Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art, and under renowned artists such as Robert Liberace, Michael Siegel, and William Cochran. To date, Hattas Public Murals has painted nearly 5,000 commissioned works of art in homes and commercial and public spaces. This article has been viewed 187,935 times.

Koi is an ornamental variety of the Carp fish species. Because the Japanese pronunciation of the kanji “love” is the same as “Carp”, the Koi fish has become a symbol of love and friendship in Japan., as well as a popular tattoo motif. Want to draw a koi fish of your very own? We've got you covered with a quick, easy-to-follow tutorial. Grab your pencil and get ready to make a splash on your sketch paper!

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Start by sketching the head.

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  1. To do so, draw a rounded triangle. To do so, draw a rounded triangle. Inside this shape, draw a circle.
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Draw a long, slim oval.

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  1. This oval will be coming off the upper right of the rounded triangle. This oval will be coming off the upper right of the rounded triangle. Narrow the oval towards the end. This will be the body of the fish.
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Draw a big M-like shape at the end of the oval.

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  1. This M-like shape will be the tail. This M-like shape will be the tail.
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4

Draw two semicircles on each side of the body.

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  1. Draw another smaller one on the exterior right side of the head. Draw another smaller one on the exterior right side of the head. These will become the fins.
5

Outline the shapes.

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  1. Add details (such as whiskers) as you go. Add details (such as whiskers) as you go. Also, add details on the fins.
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6

Erase the sketch lines.

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  1. Add the scales on the body. Add the scales on the body.
7

Color your drawing.

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  1. This is the finishing touch! This is the finishing touch!
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Jeanine Hattas Wilson Reviewed by: Jeanine Hattas Wilson Artist This article was reviewed by Jeanine Hattas Wilson. Jeanine Hattas Wilson is a Professional Painter and the President of Hattas Public Murals, Inc. With nearly 20 years of experience, Jeanine specializes in creating, overseeing, designing, and painting murals. Jeanine holds a BA in Advertising from Marquette University and a Studio Painting Minor from The Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design. She has studied at The Atelier Artien in Paris, France, Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art, and under renowned artists such as Robert Liberace, Michael Siegel, and William Cochran. To date, Hattas Public Murals has painted nearly 5,000 commissioned works of art in homes and commercial and public spaces. This article has been viewed 187,935 times. 293 votes - 77% Co-authors: 13 Updated: November 28, 2022 Views: 187,935 Categories: Drawing Sea Creatures In other languages Spanish Russian German Chinese French
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