In this drawing lesson we’ll show you how to draw a Marlin in 6 easy steps. This step by step drawing lesson progressively builds upon each previous step until you get to the final rendering of a blue marlin. Simply follow along with each step, drawing the portion shown in red for each step of the how to draw a marlin tutorial. Then, in just a few minutes you’ll have a simple and easy marlin drawing!

Before we begin the How To Draw a Marlin drawing lesson, here are some fun facts about the marlins you might find interesting, especially for kids.

• Marlins are large, streamlined fish in the billfish family found in tropical and subtropical oceans around the world.
• They have blue, silver, or dark gray bodies with distinctive blue, yellow, or silver colored stripes or spots along their sides.
• Marlins have elongated, pointed bills above their mouths which they use to stun prey like tuna, mackerel and squid.
• Their streamlined bodies and powerful muscles and tails allow them to swim swiftly through the open ocean chasing down prey.
• Marlins can grow over 10 feet long and weigh over 1,000 pounds, making them one of the largest bony fish.
• They are apex predators at the top of ocean food chains and help maintain healthy marine ecosystems.
• These fish are highly prized game fish and known for their acrobatic jumps when hooked by sport fishermen.
• The blue marlin and white marlin are the two main species, while the black marlin is less common.
• Marlins have been chronically overfished in recent decades reducing some populations.
• International organizations now monitor catches and fishing seasons to help protect marlin species and support sustainable fisheries in oceans around the world where they live.

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You can follow along with the video or use the simple drawing steps below the video as a guide!

How To Draw a Marlin – Easy Step by Step Drawing Lesson

Step 1: Begin by drawing the back of the Marlin.

Step 2: Draw the rest of the marlin’s body.

Step 3: Now you can draw large dorsal fin and mouth.

Step 4: Draw the fin detail and the lateral line of the marlin.

Step 5: Sketch in more fin detail.

Step 6: Draw the eyes and add more body detail.

Well done! Now that you’ve completed How To Draw a Marlin, consider adding some shading or coloring to make your apex fish drawing look realistic! Use the picture below as a guide to shade or color your marlin drawing.

Congratulations!

You did it! Congratulations on drawing a Marlin! Your first try may not have gone as smoothly as you had hoped, but I’m sure after another attempt or two you will see a big improvement. The best way to learn how to draw a marlin is with practice!

Are you looking for another large ocean fish to draw? How about learning how to quickly and easily draw a Blue Fin Tuna?! Take a look here for another quick and easy drawing tutorial: How to Draw a Tuna.