Adorable Craft Is the Perfect Weekend DIY for Fish Lovers
Fans of "analog mode" and aquariums would be so into this simple, sweet craft shared by Bree Copley on TikTok. Under her handle @watercolorsbybree, Bree shares simple, "anyone can do it" watercolor instructions that make for the perfect DIY for a rainy day, a weekend, or just any moment when someone may want to make something with their hands.
With just some simple brush strokes, watercolors, and a color scheme, anyone can paint some fish in this adorable craft with the instructions shared to TikTok.
@watercolorsbybree You only need these 2 simple brushstrokes to paint these colorful watercolor fish This easy"thin-to-thick" line & "C" stroke is perfect if you're learning watercolor and want a fun beginner technique to practice. Try it and comment FISH if you're painting along #watercolortutorial#paintinghack#beginnerart
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With more and more people wanting to get off of their phones and find a new hobby, these simple watercolors are a great place to start. Comments on Bree's video shared that sentiment with users chiming in to thank her for the inspo and sharing how cute they found the design.
For fish lovers and aspiring painters, it's a great place to get started.
Do Fish Recognize People?
While many people downplay fish from an emotional and intellectual standpoint, fish have much more awareness than we might even know. Research suggests that fish absolutely recognize people and can tell the difference between their caretakers and strangers. Through things like visual recognition, observation, routine, habits, and learned conditioning, lead to fish being able to recognize different people.
Although the enthusiasm is often very driven by things like food, fish also do experience excitement when they see people they recognize. Fish are much more intelligent than they're given credit for, and learn to associate faces, voices, and other patterns with the people in their lives. Fish are also social creatures, so all of this is supported by that simple fact.
Fish lovers deserve some love, too! Find an aquatic fanatic in your life and give this DIY a shot.
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This story was originally published June 13, 2026 at 1:00 AM.