How to Draw Baby Dory: Easy 10-Step Guide for Kids

Bring the ocean's most forgetful friend to life with this simple, guided drawing lesson. Designed for young artists ages 5 and up, this activity requires only a pencil, paper, and an eraser. Follow along to build confidence in your sketching skills while creating an adorable version of Baby Dory.

10 Steps

🎯 Final Result

A vibrant, finished illustration of Baby Dory from Finding Dory.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Sketching the Face Shape

Pencil sketch of Baby Dory's head outline showing a heart-shaped base.

Draw a long, curved line that looks like a rounded heart shape, leaving the top open. Teacher's Tip: Keep your pencil pressure light here; this is just the foundation for Dory's head.

Step 2: Adding the Dorsal Fin

Drawing the dorsal fin by connecting the top of the head shape.

Connect the two top lobes of your heart shape with a smooth, curved line. This creates the top dorsal fin. Tip: Imagine a gentle wave to get that natural, rounded look.

Step 3: First Pectoral Fin

Adding the first pectoral fin on the side of the fish body.

Extend two curved lines from the side of the body, meeting at a point to form a fin. Tip: Think of this as a small, rounded triangle pointing away from the body.

Step 4: Second Pectoral Fin

Adding the second pectoral fin on the far side of the fish.

Draw a similar fin shape on the opposite side of the body. Tip: Since this fin is further away, try drawing it slightly smaller to create a sense of depth.

Step 5: Drawing the First Eye

Sketching a large circle for the first eye on the face.

Draw a large circle that overlaps the side of the face. Tip: Make sure it's nice and round—don't rush this part, as the eyes give Dory her cute expression!

Step 6: Drawing the Second Eye

Sketching the second eye on the opposite side of the face.

Repeat the process on the opposite side to draw the second eye. Tip: Try to align the tops of the circles so they look level.

Step 7: Cleaning Up

Erasing overlapping lines inside the eye area.

Gently erase the lines inside the eyes to make them look clear. Tip: Use a clean eraser and brush away the crumbs so your paper stays tidy.

Step 8: Adding Facial Details

Adding pupils, a smile, and fin details to the drawing.

Add pupils with a C-shaped notch, a smiling mouth, and bands on the fins. Tip: Shading the pupils makes Dory look much more lively and friendly.

Step 9: Adding the Tail and Final Details

Adding the tail and final contour lines to the dorsal fin.

Draw the tail with curved lines and add small triangular details to the dorsal fin. Tip: Use short, quick strokes for the tail to give it a feathery texture.

Step 10: Bringing Dory to Life with Color

The final colored drawing of Baby Dory with blue body and yellow fins.

Color your Dory using deep blue for the body, bright yellow for the fins, and a touch of pink or purple for the eyes. Tip: Use a black marker to outline your work for a professional cartoon look!