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Mermaid

10 drawings by Artbitrator players

Want to draw a mermaid? Start by studying how others have done it.

The gallery shows finished drawings, but in Artbitrator you can watch the full replay to see how they were built.

Drawings

Avg Strokes

1456 strokes

Avg Time

52s

Fastest

31s

How to Draw Mermaid

Simple steps to draw mermaid, based on what works in the examples above.

1 Start with the biggest, easiest shape in the prompt and keep it centered.
2 Add big silhouette and clear outline early — these are the features that make a mermaid recognizable.
3 Add two unmistakable clues that make the subject different from nearby prompts.
4 Keep it simple at first. Do not chase detail before the basic idea is readable.
5 Practice by drawing a mermaid in Artbitrator, where you can also watch how other players approached it.

Tip: The most recognizable mermaid drawings get big silhouette and clear outline down early. Add those first, then refine.

Practice Drawing Mermaid

Drawing Tips

Emphasize the big silhouette — it is often the most recognizable part of a mermaid.
Keep clear outline visible and clear, even if the rest of the drawing is rough.
Look at the examples above to see which shapes and details other artists prioritized.

Mermaid Drawing FAQ

How do you draw a mermaid?

Start with a simple shape for the body or main form, then add the key features: big silhouette, clear outline, and one standout detail. Study the examples above to see how other artists approached it.

Is Mermaid hard to draw?

Mermaid is beginner-friendly if you focus on the key features first. The examples above show that even quick, simple drawings can capture a mermaid well.

How do I get better at drawing a mermaid?

Browse the examples above for inspiration, then practice in Artbitrator — a free drawing game where you can also watch how other players drew the same subject stroke by stroke.