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How to Draw a Mermaid

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How to Draw a Mermaid

Want to learn how to draw how to draw a mermaid? This tutorial will help you do it in just 30 simple steps, with clear illustrations for each step. Whether you're a beginner or experienced, the steps below are easy to understand and follow.

You just need a pencil, drawing paper, and an eraser — then start drawing step by step!

This lesson includes 3 different ways to draw. Choose the one that suits you best!

Guide to Drawing a Beautiful and Charming Mermaid

Guide to Drawing a Beautiful and Charming Mermaid

9 steps

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Step 1

Start by drawing the head of the mermaid

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Step 2

Next, draw her curly hair

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Step 3

Draw one arm for the mermaid

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Step 4

Sketch a stunning body

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Step 5

Draw the tail with scales for the mermaid

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Step 6

Don't forget to draw the beautiful and elegant face of the mermaid

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Step 7

Add a rock that the mermaid is sitting on

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Step 8

Include some bubbles around her

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Step 9

Color it to make the picture more beautiful. Watch our video on how to draw a mermaid for detailed instructions:

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How to Draw a Cute Mermaid

How to Draw a Cute Mermaid

13 steps

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Step 1

Draw the face of the mermaid.

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Step 2

Add the ears and earrings.

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Step 3

Draw the neck.

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Step 4

Draw a pearl necklace.

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Step 5

Draw the top she is wearing.

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Step 6

Add two arms.

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Step 7

Draw her slender body.

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Step 8

Draw the mermaid's long tail.

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Step 9

Next, draw curly hair for the mermaid.

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Step 10

Add a crown.

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Step 11

Draw the remaining hair.

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Step 12

Draw a beautiful face for her.

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Step 13

Color the picture to make it more beautiful. Additionally, we provide a tutorial video to help you learn how to draw a mermaid. By following our step-by-step guide:

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How to Draw a Cute and Friendly Mermaid

How to Draw a Cute and Friendly Mermaid

8 steps

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Step 1

Draw the head of the mermaid

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Step 2

Draw the neck

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Step 3

Draw two slender arms

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Step 4

Draw the slim body of the mermaid

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Step 5

Draw her fish tail

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Step 6

Don't forget to draw the flowing hair

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Step 7

The beautiful face of the mermaid is a must

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Step 8

Color it to make the picture more beautiful. Learn to draw a mermaid through our tutorial video:

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▶Drawing tips
  • Draw lightly with a pencil first, then darken the lines when you're satisfied.
  • You don't need to draw exactly like the sample — add your own style!
  • After finishing your drawing, you can color it directly on Tomau.AI to make it more vibrant.

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