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How to draw a cute frog step by step

This frog sits with its legs out to the sides and has big round eyes on top of its head. Start with the head and the eyes, then add the body and the legs. In each picture, the new part is pink, so you always know what to draw next.

  • Easy
  • About 10 minutes
  • 8 steps
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Finished drawing of a frog

What you need

  • Paper
  • A pencil and an eraser
  • Colored pencils, markers or crayons

How to draw a frog step by step

In each picture, the new part is pink. Draw it, then go on to the next step.

  1. How to draw a frog, step 1: draw the head

    Draw the head

    Draw a wide oval near the top of the page.

  2. How to draw a frog, step 2: add the eyes

    Add the eyes

    Draw two circles on top of the head. They stick out above the oval.

  3. How to draw a frog, step 3: draw the face

    Draw the face

    Draw a smaller circle and a big dark pupil with a shine inside each eye. Add two small dots for the nostrils and a wide open smile.

  4. How to draw a frog, step 4: draw the body and back legs

    Draw the body and back legs

    Under the head, draw a round body. On each side, draw a big rounded shape for the back legs.

  5. How to draw a frog, step 5: add the front legs

    Add the front legs

    Draw two front legs down the middle of the body, each with three round toes at the bottom.

  6. How to draw a frog, step 6: add the back feet

    Add the back feet

    Draw a long foot with three round toes under each back leg. They point out to the sides.

  7. How to draw a frog, step 7: add the spots

    Add the spots

    Draw a few round spots on the back legs and a curved line on the body for the belly.

  8. How to draw a frog, step 8: color your frog

    Color your frog

    Go over the final lines. Color the frog bright green with darker spots, the belly yellow and the cheeks pink.

All 8 steps of drawing a frog in one picture

All steps in one picture

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Questions

How do I draw frog eyes?

Draw two circles on top of the head, then a smaller circle and a dark pupil with a white shine inside each. Steps 2 and 3 show the eyes.

How do I draw frog legs?

Draw the back legs as big rounded shapes on the sides of the body with long feet under them, and the front legs as two short lines with round toes. Steps 4–6 show the order.

Is this frog easy enough for kids?

Yes. It is built from simple shapes, and most kids from about 6 can follow it. Younger children can draw it together with a grown-up.

How long does it take to draw this frog?

About 10 minutes for the outline. Coloring takes a little longer.

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