How to Draw a Frog
In this animal lesson, learn how to draw a frog - the red-eyed tree variety... native to the tropical rainforests of Costa Rica.
Let's begin!
First Step - Two Ovals Suffice from a 3/4 Angle
Two overlapping ovals - one for the head, the one in behind for the body... help to visualize the structure of this tiny animal - before you go ahead and draw it. The cross, as you can see below... provides a sense of depth.
Here's the structure...
Really, drawing this animal is all the more simple when form and structure is taken into consideration ahead of time. But to prove this, let's add some lines!
Second Step - How to Draw a Frog
Beginning with the eyes and mouth (really - where else would we begin!?)... go ahead and bring your cartoon animal into existence with the careful placement of lines, using the images below to help you progress.
Hopping to it...
The only qualm I've got with the finished result here - is the offsetting of its eyes. True - in nature, this frog's eyes are positioned such that its pupils appear to be looking in opposite directions (from the side). Still - you can change the eyes/pupils... giving it a unique character altogether.
Have the pupils look more circular if you like - yet still incorporating the red/black combo. Give it a try! :-)
Until next time!
Recommended Drawing Resources
To further your learning and improvement, check out the following resources...
- Learn how to draw caricatures with Graeme Biddle.
- Discover how to use photoshop in a day. Makes everything so much simpler.
- Check out Chad Baldwin's digital painting techniques.
