Free course: How to draw a character

How to draw a mermaid

Six steps, one pencil, about twelve minutes. Watch the video, follow along on paper, then print the practice sheet and draw it again.

Ages 6–13Paper + pencilAbout 12 minutes

Watch it first

The whole mermaid in 20 seconds

Press playEvery stroke, in the order you draw it

Draw it step by step

Six steps to a mermaid

New lines are purple. Lines you already drew turn light.

1

Start with the head

Draw a circle for the head. Then add long wavy hair that falls past the shoulders.

2

Body, tail, and rock

Draw a short body under the hair and a long tail that bends to the side. Then a big rock under the tail.

3

Give her a face

Two dot eyes and a big smile.

4

Arms and a big fin

Two arms peeking out from the hair. Then a big fin at the tip of the tail, like two leaves.

5

Add some scales

A wavy line where the tail starts. Then little curved scales in two rows.

6

Finishing touches

Two shells for her top, and a starfish in her hair. Now this mermaid is yours.

Go further

Now draw a mermaid exploring a sunken ship.

Practice on paper

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How to draw a character

A free course: four short films and a quiz. Your kid ends with a character sheet they drew.

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