The colorful koi, which has always been a favorite among ornamental fish, is widely favored by the public and more and more people like to keep koi.

Koi originated in Japan. During the Edo period, when Japanese farmers were working in their rice paddies, they noticed that some of the carp they were raising were exceptionally brightly colored, so they selected them for improved breeding and thus obtained koi.

In countries such as China and Japan, koi is a symbol of wealth and good fortune. As an ornamental fish, its value is determined by its size, color, and appearance, and can be worth as much as a luxury car or even a mansion.

Koi is also a very long-lived animal, with a lifespan usually ranging from 20 to 50 years. The longest-lived Koi in the Guinness Book of World Records is 226 years old, spanning three centuries!

Today's drawing tutorial we are going to try is how to draw a koi. Of course, you can also draw a pair of koi as shown in the picture above for a more lively and interesting look!

We will start by drawing the koi on top, then the other one, and then the water. This is not a complicated drawing tutorial and can be easily done by anyone. If you are also interested, follow the step-by-step instructions and try it out!

SUPPLIES NEEDED:

√ Draw a Koi Fish PDF (Click to download for free.)

√ Drawing Papers (You can get it easily and I would say almost any paper can be used.)

√ Pencils / Markers / Crayons / Watercolors (Remember to use a pen with a fine tip when outlining.)

FOR WHOM:

Preschoolers and kids of all ages

TIME NEEDED:

About 0.5 hour

INSTRUCTIONS:

How to Draw a Koi Fish Step by Step

Step 1 Draw a koi eye and a marking.

Step 2 Outline the head and add the fins.

Step 3 Draw the body and tail of this koi.

Step 4 Add details to this koi.

Step 5 Draw the eyes and markings of another koi.

Step 6 Outline the body of this koi fish.

Step 7 Draw the fins and tail of this koi.

Step 8 Add details and draw the water.

Step 9 Finish by coloring the koi and the water.

Guys, have you learned how to draw a Koi Fish yet?