How To Draw A Betta Fish
Are you ready to make your betta fish come alive on the page with just the stroke of your pencil? Drawing a betta can be a challenging but enjoyable task. With a few easy steps you can transform your blank paper into a vibrant fish masterpiece. Let’s jump in!
First, sketch a simple oval that fits the length of your paper. This will be your fish’s body. Then, draw two triangle-shaped fins for your betta’s tail. Curve the edges of the triangles to give them their realistic shape. You can make your fin sizes different for a more detailed look.
Give your fish depth by sketching the shapes of their scales on its body. Caster sized dots or short lines should do the trick. The scales should be larger near the stomach and should decrease in size as they move up the fish’s body.
For the fins, you can make them more realistic by sketching parallel lines to suggest definition and form. If you wish, make some of the lines curves, so your betta fish can move in the water. You can also draw a line above the eye to suggest a bit of shading.
Now add color! Support your fin designs by adding color to the inside of the fins. You will also want to color the betta’s body, as it can be any color from white to bright red. Make sure to finish the fish’s eyes too. Any color should work, but try to avoid using a really dark color to prevent over dominating your artwork.
Once you’re happy with the coloring, add some water droplets. These can be small circles with some lines near the edges to make them look like beads of water. These should be drawn over the betta’s body and scattered throughout the background. You can also add some water ripples in the foreground of the paper.
Adding Details
Adding details will really bring your drawing to life. To create a realistic setting for your fish, draw larger water ripples on a separate layer. Use a lighter pencil to sketch these in, so the surrounding details of your fish won’t get mixed up.
Once you’ve finished your drawing, you can make the scene more specific. Draw in some aquatic plants, or give a reflection of your betta in the water. You can also add some fish that are smaller than your betta, such as some guppies or tetras.
Adding Highlights
Adding highlights is a great way to make your drawing even more mesmerizing. Sketch some lines so that light hits the betta’s fins and body at different angles. This process works best with a silver or gold marker.
The final touch, add some bubbles. Take a white gel pen and draw small circles on the page. Make sure they are spaced out, so they look more natural. You can also draw some upwards coming and popping bubbles.
Adding Dimension
Adding dimension will pull your betta fish drawing together. With a black pen or marker go over some of the edges of the scales to create shadows. You can also sketch in some shadows around the fins and down the tail. This will give your fish a wonderful 3D effect.
Finishing Details
Now all you need to do is refine the details of your drawing and make sure everything looks perfect. If you want to spruce up the details of your fish you can add some dots and stripes to the scale formation of your betta. This will also help bring out the vibrant colors of the fish.
The last step is to go over your drawing with clean strokes. Revise any areas that were drawn in a messy style so that your fish comes alive on the paper. With just a few clean strokes and delicate details you can transform your betta into an amazing, colorful work of art.
Believe it or not, you’ve successfully drawn a snazzy betta fish. Now you can proudly hang your work up around the house and show off your skills. With just a few simple steps and tools, you can draw your own betta and create your own unique piece of art. So get creative and bring your betta fish to life!
