Three Methods:A General FrogA Cartoon FrogA Traditional Frog
Frogs are tailless amphibians which have long hind legs used for leaping. They are semi-aquatic species which can live in land or water. Many media and arts portray frogs because of their wonderful symbolism. Let's begin!
Steps
Method 1
A 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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Now draw its hind legs and fronts legs, then sketch a bumpy line for its nostrils and mouth. http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/9/97/Draw-a-Frog-Step-2-preview-Version-2.jpg/550px-Draw-a-Frog-Step-2-preview-Version-2.jpg
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Then add in details such as his eyes, his dimpled grin and his stomach. http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/4/40/Draw-a-Frog-Step-3-preview-Version-2.jpg/550px-Draw-a-Frog-Step-3-preview-Version-2.jpg
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Finally add now small circles to illustrate the freckled skin of the frog. http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/e/e6/Draw-a-Frog-Step-4-preview-Version-2.jpg/550px-Draw-a-Frog-Step-4-preview-Version-2.jpg
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Outline your drawing with a black pen or marker and then clean up the penciled sketch with an eraser. http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/0/0e/Draw-a-Frog-Step-5-preview-Version-2.jpg/550px-Draw-a-Frog-Step-5-preview-Version-2.jpg
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Color it in and you’re done. Use colors such as dark green, yellow green and cream or white.
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Method 2
A 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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Draw two rings on each side (left and right) on 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. http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/a/a9/Draw-a-Frog-Step-9-preview-Version-2.jpg/550px-Draw-a-Frog-Step-9-preview-Version-2.jpg
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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. http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/3/30/Draw-a-Frog-Step-11-preview-Version-2.jpg/550px-Draw-a-Frog-Step-11-preview-Version-2.jpg
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Trace with a pen and erase unnecessary lines. http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/1/13/Draw-a-Frog-Step-12-preview-Version-2.jpg/550px-Draw-a-Frog-Step-12-preview-Version-2.jpg
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Color to your liking! http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/9/98/Draw-a-Frog-Step-13-preview-Version-2.jpg/550px-Draw-a-Frog-Step-13-preview-Version-2.jpg
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Method 3
A Traditional Frog -
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Draw an elongated oval which is tilted to 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 framework. Draw this connected to the rear part of the frog.
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Draw the front limbs using straight lines connected to the middle part of the oval. http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/6/6d/Draw-a-Frog-Step-16-preview-Version-2.jpg/550px-Draw-a-Frog-Step-16-preview-Version-2.jpg
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Refine the head by using curve lines. Add details for the eyes, mouth, and nose.
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Trace with a pen and erase unnecessary lines. http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/5/52/Draw-a-Frog-Step-18-preview-Version-2.jpg/550px-Draw-a-Frog-Step-18-preview-Version-2.jpg
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Refine and color the drawing as you like! http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/3/31/Draw-a-Frog-Step-19-preview-Version-2.jpg/550px-Draw-a-Frog-Step-19-preview-Version-2.jpg
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Tips
- Color the mouth red and pupils black, and the rest green, and add eyebrows extending out from the frog for a cartoon look.
- A cheap, non-smudging sketching technique would be to use a light pencil crayon rather than a specialized pencil.
- Experiment with different pupil shapes and placements.
- Make sure the legs aren't too far out from the body.
- When drawing, think of them as shapes then add in the proper detail and never press hard on your picture, until you are happy with it.just go with the flow.