How to draw a mermaid

If your kids want to draw a mermaid and don't know where to start, follow this step-by-step tutorial that anyone can do.

The following guide will teach you step by step how to draw a mermaid. Mermaids are often portrayed as happy creatures with a woman's torso and a fish's tail. A well-known example would be Andersen's fairy tale The Little Mermaid, published in the 19th century. This timeless story has been read by generations and is still loved today. In addition, the image of mermaids began to appear more and more often in other art forms, such as painting, literature and cinema.

The popular cartoon character Arielle from "The Little Mermaid" is one of many verfilmments that have won the hearts of viewers around the world. If you're interested in drawing a mermaid yourself but aren't sure where to start, don't worry! This guide will show you how easy and fun it can be.

Shape the face

First, sketch the character's general face shape and a mermaid-like smile.

facial details

Follow the instructions below to add facial features.

add hair

Draw the mermaid's hair with curved lines, making sure to give the illusion of it flowing in the water.

Add details

To detail the mermaid's hair, add curved lines as shown in the example.

Draw the torso

Draw the torso, starting with the neck and shoulders. Then add the appearance and the lower part of the torso.

Draw the arms

Add details

Draw the mermaid's hands as shown and also the character's swimsuit.

Draw the tail

To draw a mermaid's fishtail, use curved lines.

Detail the tail

For the mermaid's final details, add a small fin at the end of her tail and draw scales all over her tail.

Color in the artwork