How to draw a mermaid step by step

Step 1

Draw an elegant oval face in a 3/4 view.

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Step 2

Add a neck and pointed ears to the face.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

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Step 3

Place a human nose in the center of the face (taking perspective into account).

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Step 4

Above the nose, draw the upper parts of the eyes and the iris.

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Step 5

Complete the eyes with pupils. Don’t forget the upper and lower eyelids.

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Step 6

Below the nose, draw the mouth and lips in a semi-smile.

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Step 7

Finish the face by drawing eyebrows and the hairline above the forehead.

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Step 8

Draw bangs along the hairline.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

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Step 9

Continue creating the body from the neck. Add shoulders and torso.

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Step 10

Draw the arms down to the hands, with one arm bent.

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Step 11

Add hands with fingers to each arm.

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Step 12

Give the mermaid luxurious hair! Draw long, flowing waves of hair.⠀⠀⠀⠀

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Step 13

Draw the body and tail in a sitting pose.

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Step 14

Decorate the mermaid with a pearl necklace and fish tail.

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Step 15

Draw the rock she is sitting on and add lines on the fins.⠀⠀⠀⠀

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Step 16

Partially draw scales on different areas of the tail and body.⠀⠀⠀

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Congratulations!

Your drawing is ready!