3 Easy Ways to Sketch a Frog

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General Frog

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Traditional Frog

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Q&A

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Tips

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Things You'll Need

You're in the mood to draw a frog—and why wouldn't you be? These adorable, semi-aquatic creatures are the perfect subject for any doodle or drawing; plus, they're really easy to sketch out. We've put together 3 tutorials to help you draw 3 very different types of amphibious friends. Hop on down to the article and give them a try!

Method 1

Method 1 of 3:

Cartoon Frog

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Sample cartoon frog.
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Draw two horizontally-elongated ovals, which overlap each other. The top oval is smaller compared to the other.

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Add two rings on the left and right sides of the upper oval. This will be for the frog’s big eyes.
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Draw the details of the frog’s face using curves.
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Draw the details for the frog’s limbs using curves. Draw the webbed feet.
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Refine the body using curves.
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Trace with a pen and erase unnecessary lines.
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Color to your liking!

Method 2

Method 2 of 3:

General Frog

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Sample general frog.
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Start by drawing an elongated shape and then make its left side pointy. Then, add two small circles on the uppermost right part of the shape.
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Draw its hind legs and front legs next. Sketch a bumpy line for its nostrils and mouth.
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Add in details such as his eyes, his dimpled grin and his stomach.
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Add a final touch; small circles to illustrate the freckled skin of the frog.
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Outline your drawing with a black pen or marker and then clean up the penciled sketch with an eraser.
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Color it in and you’re done. Use colors such as dark green, yellow-green, and cream or white.

Method 3

Method 3 of 3:

Traditional Frog

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Sample traditional frog.
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Draw an elongated oval that's tilted in the upper right direction. Draw a circle which overlaps the upper part of the oval.
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Draw the hind legs, using straight lines to provide the framework. Draw this connected to the rear part of the frog.
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Draw the front limbs. Use straight lines connected to the middle part of the oval.
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Refine the head by using curved lines. Add details for the eyes, mouth, and nose.
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Trace with a pen and erase unnecessary lines.
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Refine and color the drawing as you like!

Community Q&A

Question

How can I improve at drawing?

Clovie

Community Answer

Practice is the only way to get better at anything, including drawing. If you'd like to improve at drawing, keep a sketchbook and make it a goal to draw regularly. You can look at tutorials and books to help you learn, and look at other people's art for inspiration.
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Is there a way to make it in a faster way, or no?

Community Answer

You should go at the pace that works best for you. Don't rush, you'll get faster with practice.
Question

How do I draw a cane toad?

AlwaysLookinOut4U

Community Answer

Similarly to frog, but you make it bigger, add bumps and use different colors.