How to Draw a Carp
Welcome to another drawing lesson in which we will show you how to draw a carp following the step by step instructions.
In this lesson, we will learn how to draw a carp using pencils. Carps are beautiful fish that have interesting shapes and textures, making them great subjects for drawing. Regardless of your drawing skill level, we will start with basic shapes and gradually add all the necessary details to create a beautiful carp drawing.
Carps are a popular fish for ponds and aquariums due to their beauty and calm nature. They are also of great importance in the culture of various countries, where they are symbols of good luck and prosperity.
Follow our step-by-step descriptions, and you will definitely get a beautiful carp drawing. Ready? Then let’s get started!
Time needed: 20 minutes
How to Draw a Carp
- Draw the outline.
Carp has an elongated body shape typical of fish, which tapers towards the end.
- Draw the lips.
Draw the carp’s characteristic big lips using oval shapes.
- Add the eye.
Draw the rounded eye and add the pupil as the filled circle. Then draw the line above the eye.
- Draw the dorsal fin.
Draw the elongated fin on the back with a curved line. And then add short lines to the fin. Also add an arched line closer to the head.
- Draw the pelvic fins.
On the belly of the carp, draw the few small fins of different sizes.
- Add texture.
Next, you need to detail and texture the body of the fish by drawing the scales.
- Draw the tail fin.
Focusing on the drawing, which is presented in this step of the instruction, draw the tail fin.
- Color your drawing.
Most of the body should be painted green, closer to the belly, fins and tail add yellow and orange shades.
On this lesson, drawing carp came to an end. We are sure that you have a wonderful drawing of a fish, and you can share your results on social networks.
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