How to Draw a Fisherman (Easy Step by Step)
This fisherman is a fun drawing because he is built almost entirely from circles, ovals and straight lines. He starts with a round head, a dome-shaped bucket hat and a tall body, then holds a fish in one hand and a fishing rod nearby.
- Medium
- 15 minutes
- 10 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
How to draw a fisherman step by step
How to Draw a Fisherman · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Guide shapes
Lightly sketch these 2 ovals. They only show where the big parts go, so press softly. You will erase them at the end.
Step 2: Sides of the head
Draw two curved lines that make the sides of a round head. Leave a gap at the top for the hat and a gap at the bottom for the neck.
Step 3: The bucket hat
Draw a dome like half a ball on top of the head. Add a curved band across the bottom of the dome, then a wide brim below it that sticks out a bit on both sides.
Step 4: The happy face
Put two small dots for eyes in the middle of the face. Underneath, draw a short curved smile like a little bowl.
Step 5: The body
Under the head, draw a short line across for the shoulders. Then draw a straight line down from each end to make the sides of a tall body.
Step 6: Straps and boots
Draw two straight lines down the front of the body for the overall straps. Then draw two chunky boots at the bottom, each shaped like a rounded letter L.
Step 7: Arms and pockets
On the right side of the body, draw a long skinny oval for the arm resting down. On the left side, draw a curved line for the arm that reaches up and out. Add two small squares above the boots for pockets, and a little triangle on the left for the fish tail.
Step 8: The fish
Draw a small ring for the hook, then a short line down to the fish. Make the fish body like a leaf or lemon shape and add a dot for the eye. The triangle tail sits at the bottom.
Step 9: The fishing rod
On the right, draw a long straight slanted line for the rod. Add two little circles on the line, one near the middle and one lower down, for the reel and a guide.
Step 10: The hat badge
On the front of the hat dome, draw a tiny fish-like shape with a short line sticking down. It is a small badge that shows he loves fishing.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your fisherman? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a baby shark or how to draw a sea lion next.
Tips for drawing a fisherman
- Leave a gap at the top of the head sides, so the hat dome can sit on them neatly.
- The tricky part is the boots. Think of each one as a rounded letter L, with a small square pocket sitting just above it.
- Draw the fishing rod in one steady stroke. Pick a starting point and a stopping point, then sweep your pencil between them without stopping.
Free fisherman coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this fisherman coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your fisherman drawing
Try a yellow hat, blue overalls and a bright orange fish. For a creative twist, give the badge on his hat a different color from the hat itself.
Fisherman fun fact for kids
People have been fishing for a very long time. Fishhooks made from bone and shell have been found that are thousands of years old.
Questions about drawing a fisherman
What shapes do I need to draw a fisherman?
You need a round head, a half circle for the hat, a tall rounded body and ovals for the arm and the fish. The rod is just one long straight line with two small circles on it.
How do I make my fisherman look friendlier?
Draw a curved smile and two round dot eyes that sit a little apart. A big hat brim also makes him look cozy and cheerful.
How do I draw the fish he is holding?
Start with a ring for the hook and a short line down. Then draw a leaf or lemon shape for the body, add a dot for the eye, and finish with a small triangle at the bottom for the tail.
