How to Draw a Swordfish
In this lesson you will learn how to draw a swordfish step by step. The instruction is very simple and includes only seven steps that you can follow quickly.
So, before you is another lesson that is dedicated to the theme of aquatic inhabitants, and now we will show how to draw a swordfish. This is a predatory ocean fish that has a powerful elongated body and large eyes.
The main external feature of this fish is a long thin protrusion in front of the head. This sword helps the fish hunt its prey. Thanks to its streamlined shape, swordfish can actively swim, developing tremendous speed. Now take all the necessary art supplies and get to work.
Time needed: 1 hour
How to Draw a Swordfish
- Prepare the base.
Determine the size of your drawing and draw a circle to indicate the position of the head. Then draw a smooth line to indicate the position of the body.
- Draw the head.
Focus on the auxiliary lines and draw the outline of the head. Draw the long thin sword, open mouth, eye, and gill slit on the side of the head.
- Depict the body of the fish.
With the help of a horizontal line depict the back and draw the belly with a smooth curved line. At the bottom, draw two pointed fins.
- Add the rest of the fins and tail.
Depict the large dorsal fin and add two small fins that are closer to the tail. Draw the big tail, which consists of two parts.
- Detail the color.
All the main contours are ready and now with the help of jagged wavy lines draw the contour where the color of the body will be different.
- Correct inaccuracies.
Now compare the drawing with our example and if you notice inaccuracies, then correct them at this stage. Carefully remove all auxiliary lines.
- Color the drawing.
For coloring, use different shades of blue and gray. Highlight the dark areas and add highlights to make your drawing look more realistic.
Now you know how to draw a swordfish step by step. We hope that you did your best and that you like the result of the work. If you wish, you can improve your drawing and create an environment for the fish. Subscribe to us on social networks and complete new exciting drawing lessons.
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