Santhi’s Arts and Crafts: Fish Drawing And Colouring

Monday, March 30, 2020

Fish Drawing And Colouring

Different types of fish and coluring:-

How to Make a Fun and Creative Fish Drawing: A Step-by-Step Guide

Creating artwork with simple materials can be a delightful experience, especially when you combine everyday items like pasta with creativity. In this guide, we’ll walk you through making a fun fish drawing using both drawing and pasta crafting techniques—perfect for kids or anyone looking to explore their artistic side.

Materials You'll Need:

A piece of colored paper or cardboard (preferably blue for an underwater effect)
Macaroni pasta or any other shaped pasta
Paint (for the pasta)
White marker or chalk
Glue
Paintbrush

Step 1: Draw the Outline of the Fish

Start by taking your colored paper and using a white marker or chalk to draw the basic outline of a fish. You can make the shape as simple or detailed as you like. In the example from the image above, the fish shape is a smooth, flowing curve, giving it a whimsical look. Draw a large oval for the body, a triangle or fan shape for the tail, and don’t forget to add fins and an eye.

Step 2: Prepare the Pasta

To add texture and dimension to your drawing, you’ll be using pasta as part of the design. Before attaching the pasta, you can paint it with different colors using a paintbrush. In the image, the pasta has been painted in cheerful shades of green, orange, and yellow. Allow the pasta to dry completely before using it.

Step 3: Arrange the Pasta

Once your pasta is painted and dried, begin arranging it on the fish outline. For this, place macaroni pieces on the body of the fish to represent the fish’s scales. You can alternate colors for a more playful, vibrant look.

Step 4: Glue the Pasta in Place

When you’re happy with the arrangement of the pasta, carefully glue each piece onto the paper. Make sure to press down gently so the pasta sticks firmly. The glue will dry transparent, so don’t worry if it looks white at first.

Step 5: Add Final Touches

After gluing the pasta, step back and admire your work. You can enhance your drawing by adding more details with the marker—like bubbles, waves, or extra sea creatures around your fish.

Why This Project is Great:

Hands-On Creativity: This project combines drawing with a fun, tactile activity (handling and painting pasta).
Easy for All Ages: Whether you're an adult looking to relax or a child wanting to create something unique, this fish drawing is simple yet fulfilling.
Customizable: You can use any shaped pasta, change the fish’s design, or add new elements like underwater plants or other sea animals.

This pasta-and-drawing combo is an exciting way to get creative with minimal supplies. It’s perfect for an afternoon craft or school project, and best of all, it’s a fun reminder that art can be made from anything!

Bonus Tip:

If you don't want to use pasta, you can achieve a similar effect by using buttons, beads, or colored paper cutouts. Get creative and explore different textures!

Happy drawing and crafting!