
beginner12 min

Draw a koi fish turning through circular water ripples.
HB pencil
eraser
black fineliner
colored pencils
Curve the body before adding fins.
Let the water rings break around the fish.
Sketch the koi fish silhouette and mark the strongest focal point.
Separate big shadow shapes from small details before shading.
Finish with line-weight changes, texture, and one crisp highlight.