How to Draw a Goldfish in a Bowl (Easy Step by Step)
A goldfish in a bowl is a cozy drawing built from circles and ovals. You will draw a round fish, a fan-shaped tail, a few bubbles, a small water plant, a wavy water line, and some pebbles. It is a great one for beginners because every part is a simple, friendly shape.
- Easy
- 15 minutes
- 8 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
How to draw a goldfish in a bowl step by step
How to Draw a Goldfish in a Bowl · 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: The fish body
Draw a big, round oval in the middle of your page, but leave a small gap on the right side. This is the goldfish's chubby body.
Step 3: The tail
Start at the gap on the right side of the body. Draw a tail shaped like a bow tie or a fan that curves out, then comes back in to touch the body again.
Step 4: Face, bubbles and plant
Draw a solid round dot for the eye near the left side, a tiny smile under it, and a curved line beside it for the gill. Add a short line where the tail joins the body and a little curve under the belly. Then draw three small bubble circles above the fish, and a small Y shape with a stem at the bottom left for the plant.
Step 5: The bowl
Draw a big circle all around your fish, leaving a wavy top edge like a gentle wave. The fish should float in the middle with room to spare.
Step 6: The water line
Inside the bowl, draw a long wavy line from the left side of the bowl across toward the bubbles. This shows where the water begins.
Step 7: A plant leaf
On top of the plant stem, between the two side leaves, draw a tall, narrow leaf shaped like a long oval.
Step 8: Pebbles
Along the bottom of the bowl, draw three small ovals in a row for pebbles. Let the last one touch the edge of the bowl.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your goldfish in a bowl? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a fox or how to draw a hedgehog next.
Tips for drawing a goldfish in a bowl
- Draw the fish first, then draw the bowl around it. That way you will never run out of room.
- The tail can look tricky. Think of a bow tie lying on its side, with the narrow middle touching the body.
- Make the bubbles different sizes. Small circles are easy to draw, and a few tiny ones inside make them look shiny.
Free goldfish in a bowl coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this goldfish in a bowl 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 goldfish in a bowl drawing
Color the fish bright orange, the water light blue, and the plant green, with pebbles in different colors. For a twist, give your goldfish rainbow stripes on its tail.
Goldfish in a bowl fun fact for kids
Goldfish were first bred from a type of carp in China more than 1,000 years ago.
Questions about drawing a goldfish in a bowl
What shapes do I need to draw a goldfish?
You need a big oval for the body and a bow-tie shape for the tail. Small circles make the eye and the bubbles.
How do I make my goldfish look cuter?
Make the eye a big, round dot and add a tiny curved smile. A chubby body also helps.
How do I draw water in a fish bowl?
Draw a wavy line across the bowl, a little below the top edge. Add a few small bubbles floating above the fish.
