3 Easy Ways to Sketch a Frog

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Last Updated: May 5, 2023

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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

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Cartoon Frog

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The top oval is smaller compared to the other.

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This will be for the frog’s big eyes.
Draw the webbed feet.

Method 2

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General Frog

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Then, add two small circles on the uppermost right part of the shape.
Sketch a bumpy line for its nostrils and mouth.
Use colors such as dark green, yellow-green, and cream or white.

Method 3

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Traditional Frog

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Draw a circle which overlaps the upper part of the oval.
Draw this connected to the rear part of the frog.
Use straight lines connected to the middle part of the oval.
Add details for the eyes, mouth, and nose.

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How can I improve at drawing?

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

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

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Color the mouth red, the pupils black, and the rest green.

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Add eyebrows extending out from the frog for a cartoon look.

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A cheap, non-smudging sketching technique would be wise to use with a light pencil crayon rather than a specialized pencil.

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