pixivision - Illustration features tagged Underwater

Drawings of Mermaids - Making a Splash

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 18:00:00 +0900

There’s something truly magical about mermaids gliding gracefully through the water. Watching them swim alongside fish in dreamy illustrations will make you yearn to join their mystical undersea world.

Flap your fins for this collection of illustrations featuring mermaids.

Drawings of Underwater Scenes - Into the Blue

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 18:00:00 +0900

In the crystal-clear depths of the sea, light filters through the undulating surface and scatters like shimmering gems. It’s a dreamlike world where everything seems to melt into the infinite blue. Underwater illustrations capture the profound serenity and beauty of this incomparable setting.

Dive deep with this collection of illustrations of underwater scenes.

Drawings Featuring Beautifully Rendered Water - Shimmering Like Diamonds

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 18:00:00 +0900

Crystal-clear surfaces, bursts of water leaping playfully into the air, ripples that dance elegantly in the light… These artworks portray water so vividly you can almost hear the gentle sound of it splashing. From intricate details to breathtakingly realistic textures, the clarity and beauty of these depictions of water are truly captivating.

Stay hydrated with this collection of illustrations featuring beautifully rendered water.

Drawings Featuring Jellyfish - Otherworldly Mystique

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 17:00:00 +0900

With their soft, umbrella-shaped bodies and gently trailing tentacles, jellyfish carry a sense of quiet mystery. Their translucent forms and the slow way they drift through the ocean evokes a dreamlike, otherworldly beauty. So beautiful, in fact, that their lace-like tentacles and unique shape often serve as motifs in fashion.

Take a dive into this collection of illustrations featuring gorgeous jellyfish.

Drawings Featuring Aquariums - Underwater Wonder

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 18:00:00 +0900

Aquariums, home to countless fish and marine creatures, offer a peaceful escape into the depths of the majestic sea. Watching up close as the fish swim across their tanks, you might even feel as if you're floating right alongside them. Bathed in soft blue light, these underwater worlds of colorful coral and shimmering scales are nothing short of magical.

Dive into this collection of illustrations featuring aquariums.

Drawings Featuring Half-Underwater Scenes - Beneath the Shimmering Surface

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0900

Have you ever wondered what lies beneath the rippling, glistening water’s surface? The good news is you can find out by exploring the #半水面 (lit. “half-underwater”) tag on pixiv, which is used for illustrations featuring POVs of scenes both above and underwater! This style of drawing offers viewers a unique perspective that isn’t visible to the characters themselves, making us feel like we’re witnessing a private and intimate moment. It’s also a great way to create a contrast between the “real” world and the imaginary, resulting in fantastical scenes you won’t find anywhere else!

The next time you’re submerged in water, try imagining what worlds of wonder lie beneath your feet—the answer may surprise you!

Drawings Featuring Merfolk - Ab-shell-utely Mes-mer-izing

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0900

Those of us who adore the ocean might have dreamed of being a mermaid at some point in our childhood. With their colorful, shimmering fins and days spent swimming gracefully underwater, it’s hard not to be envious, especially on days you’re stuck inside furiously typing away on your computer. While these fantastical creatures are often depicted as beautiful, ethereal beings, they can sometimes be fierce or grotesque, depending on the folklore. A famous example is Yaobikuni, the story about a legendary nun who lived for 800 years after eating the flesh of a ningyo (the Japanese word for mermaid), which granted her eternal youth and beauty.

Come and shell-abrate a real good time with these mes-mer-izing merfolk!

Drawings Featuring Underwater Scenes - Lovely Enough to Drown In

Sun, 01 Sep 2024 18:00:00 +0900

The unique setting of being underwater unlocks a whole new set of loveliness to portray in an illustration. From how light reflects and refracts to how the water can distort your perception, there's a thousand ways to pull in the viewer and remind them of how the world can look completely different when you've been submerged in water.

Looking for inspiration for your own underwater scenes? This collection will remind you of how awe-inspiring and unsettling it can be!

Drawings Featuring the Beauty of Water - Serenity in Every Drop

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 18:00:00 +0900

Fluid and ever-changing, water can take on many forms. From dynamic action shots of droplets flying through the air to serene illustrations of waves gently lapping against the shore, illustrators often use water to convey certain emotions in their works. The fluidity of water can also result in fantastical, ethereal scenes that will make you sigh in wonder at their beauty.

Need inspiration for drawing water? Check out the stunning and imaginative illustrations below!

Drawings Featuring Jellyfish - Beautiful, Ethereal Blobs

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 17:00:00 +0900

The most beautiful things are often the most deadly. Usually known for their sting, jellyfish look both stunning and dangerous from afar. Their translucent, delicate beauty combined with their umbrella-like shape and long, frilly tendrils give them an otherworldly quality, mesmerizing us as they drift slowly through the water. While these blobby underwater denizens may appear enticing, make sure your hands steer clear of them!

From vibrant to sinister, keep scrolling to admire the disquieting beauty of these creatures below!

Drawings Featuring Aquariums - Brimming With Fin-credible Beauty

Fri, 10 May 2024 17:00:00 +0900

We’ve all heard the saying “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”—well, how about “a glimpse of a whale will keep you feeling swell”? If you’ve ever wondered why waiting rooms of dentists and doctors’ offices have fish tanks, it’s because studies suggest that aquariums have positive effects on our mental and physical well-being. Indeed, watching schools of colorful fish swimming about serenely can feel incredibly calming, don’t you think?

Keep scrolling to see some breathtakingly beautiful illustrations of life under the sea! Do any of these creatures look like a real catch to you?

Drawings Featuring Tropical Fish - Swimming Jewels

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 17:00:00 +0900

The words “shining, shimmering, splendid” don’t just apply to the world on land—it applies equally to the world underwater. With their mesmerizing vibrant colors, tropical fish are like jewels swimming around the ocean and river. It’s even easier to spot them on a clear summery day, and any body of water with tropical fish is instantly transformed into a magical underwater paradise.

While not all of us may be fortunate enough to live near clear waters, the imagination of pixiv artists is here to make our fantasy of swimming among schools of colorful fish come to life.

Down here, all the fish are happy as they roll off through the waves, so enjoy!

Drawings Featuring Merfolk - Such Fin-tastic Beauty!

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 18:00:00 +0900

Have you ever dreamed of being a mermaid? Many of us may secretly have longed to be one as a child due to their colorful, beachy waves of hair, glittering fins, and graceful manner of swimming in the ocean. Although getting your beautiful singing voice robbed or meeting a foamy demise certainly isn’t ideal, there’s still something incredibly fascinating about the lives of merfolk, which continues to inspire artists worldwide.

Today’s illustrations are all about celebrating these glorious underwater beings and their ethereal beauty. We hope you find them just as mer-smerizing as we did!

Drawings Featuring Half-Underwater Scenes - Where Water Meets Air

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 17:00:00 +0900

Below that gently rippling surface is a world full of wonder and mystery! Illustrations with the tag #半水面 (lit. “half-underwater”) on pixiv are unique in that they offer POVs of scenes both above and underwater, usually marked by a clear boundary separating the two. This imaginative style of drawing is a great way to depict characters from the “real” world dipping their toes into dreamy underwater realms, resulting in a stunning contrast. In some cases, artists also use this composition to create a mirror-type effect where the character gazes into the water only to be met with a reflection other than their own.

Enjoy this collection of whimsical illustrations and the otherworldly sights they depict! If you could visit any underwater realm or city, which one would you pick and why?

Drawings Featuring Underwater Scenes - Under the Sea ♪

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 17:00:00 +0900

Ever wondered how mermaids do their hair flips? Swishy hair, twinkling light rays, and playful bubbles take center stage when you're underwater! These characters aren't just swimming; they're grooving to the rhythm of the waves.

Enjoy the unique ways the aquatic environment is captured in this collection of underwater drawings.

Drawings of Girls Enjoying the Sea - It’s a Beachy Bash!

Sat, 22 Jul 2023 17:00:00 +0900

Have you ever seen a canvas so alive that you could feel the salty breeze on your face? Here, the azure oceans meet pristine sands! These artworks are all about the giddy thrills of seaside fun, from lounging lazily on the beach, getting those tan lines just right, to taking a big ol' leap into the deep blue.

Check out these lovely drawings of beach days in all their glory!

Drawings Tagged #BottleMiku - Calm Waters Ahead

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 17:00:00 +0900

Among the drawings featuring the beloved vocal synthesis software icon, Hatsune Miku, some have been tagged #BottleMiku. In this whimsical take on the popular character, Miku's hair is imagined as flowing water, with goldfish swimming in her aqua-filled locks. Just looking at these beautiful designs will make you feel calm and relaxed, as if a peaceful oasis has materialized right before your eyes!

Check out how realistically water is portrayed in these drawings tagged #BottleMiku!

Drawings Featuring the Beauty of Water - Kaleidoscopic Translucence

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 18:00:00 +0900

Water can take on many forms. It can add beauty and action to an illustration, whether it be the glittering waves of an ever-flowing clear stream or a scattering splash of droplets flying through the air. You can also convey more emotions in your art by depicting air bubbles moving through water or the deep, still depths that don't reflect light...

The point is that water can carry a lot of weight in an illustration. Take a look at the pictures below and get inspired to draw some water!

Drawings Featuring Jellyfish as a Motif - Beautiful, Soft-Looking... and Dangerous?!

Wed, 31 May 2023 18:00:00 +0900

The unique shape and transparent, delicate-looking beauty of jellyfish draw the eye, even if you find them unsettling. In fact, maybe it is that disquieting-but-distinctive quality that makes them so popular in illustrations! It can be particularly tricky to convey their lightweight, floaty aspect to paper.

Thinking about trying your hand at drawing a jellyfish? We totally get it! Check out the below illustrations that use jellyfish as a motif for inspiration!

Drawings With Fishy Themes - So Soothing to Watch

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 18:00:00 +0900

Places like aquariums where you can watch fish serenely swim around can have quite a calming effect, so much so that visits to them are sometimes advised as a stress relief method. Depicting such a relaxing atmosphere can unlock an artist's imagination and bring to life worlds we've yet to dream up.

Have any of the illustrations below got you caught hook, line, and sinker?