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How to Draw a Frog

  • 8 steps
  • Ages 5 and up
  • About 15 minutes
  • easy

This frog is a good drawing for children who want something simple and friendly. You only need a pencil, an eraser, and something dark to trace the final lines. Start with the big head shape, then add the round eyes and smiling mouth. After that, draw the front legs and feet. Last, keep the lines you want, add the side legs and toes, and rub out the pale dotted guides.

What you need: a pencil, an eraser, black crayons or a black pen, paper.

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  1. A large horizontal oval is drawn in dark lines in the center. Pale dotted guides show two eye circles on top, a smile inside, and leg shapes below.

    Step 1

    Draw the big head

    Draw one wide oval in the middle for the frog's big head and body.

  2. The large oval is already there in grey. A dark round eye is added on the top left, with pale dotted guides still showing the other eye, smile, and legs.

    Step 2

    Add the left eye

    Draw a round eye bump on the top left of the oval. Let the bottom of the circle tuck into the head.

  3. Both top eye circles sit on the large oval head. The right eye is drawn in dark lines while the left eye and body are shown in grey.

    Step 3

    Add the right eye

    Draw the matching round eye bump on the top right side. Keep it about the same size as the first eye.

  4. The frog now has two round eyes with solid dark pupils inside. The smile and legs are still pale dotted guides.

    Step 4

    Draw the pupils

    Draw a small filled circle inside each eye for the pupils.

  5. A curved smiling mouth is added in dark lines across the frog's face. The eyes and head are in grey, and the legs remain dotted guides.

    Step 5

    Draw the smile

    Draw a wide curved smile across the middle of the face. Curve it up at both ends.

  6. The left front leg and foot are drawn in dark lines under the body. The right front leg and both side legs are still shown as pale dotted guides.

    Step 6

    Draw the left front leg

    Draw the front leg on the left. Start under the body, bring the line down, and finish with a three-toed foot.

  7. Both front legs are now drawn, each ending in a rounded three-toed foot. The side legs are still dotted guides on the left and right.

    Step 7

    Draw the right front leg

    Draw the matching front leg on the right with another three-toed foot. Keep the middle gap open between the legs.

  8. The finished frog has a big rounded head, two eye bumps, a smile, two front legs, and two wide side legs with webbed toes. All guide lines are gone.

    Finished

    Finish and rub out guides

    Go over the head, eyes, smile, side legs, and toes you are keeping. Then rub out all the pale dotted guide lines.

Tips for this one

  • Draw the first shapes lightly so they are easy to rub out.
  • Keep the two eyes and the two front feet about the same size.
  • Round toes make the frog look soft and friendly.

Now try this

  • Draw your frog sitting on a lily pad.
  • Add spots on the frog's back.
  • Give the frog a crown or a party hat.

Questions

What if my oval is not even?
That is fine. A frog can still look great with a slightly wonky shape. You can leave it or gently fix the line at the end.
Do both eyes need to match exactly?
No. They should be close in size, but they do not need to be perfect. Small differences can make your frog look playful.
Can I color the frog when I finish?
Yes. Green is a fun choice, but you can use any color you like. You can also color the belly a lighter shade.

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