Frogs can dream of being astronauts, too, can’t they? This whimsical frog would be great to add to a space theme drawing.
Frog Drawings
Many artists have given character and personality to frogs within their work, and children have often found them a charming creature. From their unique sounds, to their long legs, as well as their strong tones of color, there is much to appreciate with the different species of frog. Their unique makeup does, however, bring particular challenges to artists, particularly for those looking to produce highly precise, scientific depictions of the different types of frog.
We have covered bird, fish and butterfly drawings in other articles, and hope that this series of content will give you inspiration to sketch a wide variety of creatures, with many artworks included for each one to give you a full summary of how they can be depicted within art. Many famous artists are also included within these lists, with a number of memorable paintings and drawings included.
List of Frog Drawings and Paintings
We have provided information alongside each artwork listed below, including details about the artist themselves, where their identity is known. Below this you will find further discussion on a number of topics related to frog drawings and paintings, including tips and techniques on how to easily draw a simple artwork of a frog or toad, as well as a guide to different tools and materials that you might use.
Frogs remains popular choices for artists, and can bring a sense of fun to your art. They can also be adapted in many different ways, simply by tweaking their facial features. Cartoons and children books regularly make use of frogs, and often they are given a cheeky, fun character which represents their diminutive size and energetic behavior.
Sitting Frog Line Illustration
Here we find a skillful illustration of a sitting frog. Shading is produced through a variation in intensity of line, some of which creates dark areas around the ridges of the frog’s body. Its round eyes look out in curiosity, and the contours of its back are included by this anonymous artist. This illustration is probably from a vintage era, and could be traced as a means to understanding the basic structure and outlines of a frog, which could be beneficial for those learning how to easily and quickly draw a frog. There is sufficent detail here to pinpoint the particular species of frog found here, even without the use of color.
Sitting Frog Line Illustration (image courtesy of rawpixel, as copyright-free)
Bullfrog vintage illustration
This drawing has been identified as a bullfrog and is likely to be a vinstage age artwork. Notice the wide shape of this frog, along with the speckled contours on its side. The artist includes small touches of detail below the frog in order to place it within an outdoor setting, but the main focus is on the frog itself. This drawing is aiming for accuracy, as opposed to some of the fun, cartoon-like depictions which came around in the 20th century, when artists started to give these creatures some human-like features to make them more palatable to their audience.
Bullfrog vintage illustration (image courtesy of rawpixel, as copyright-free)
Green Frog Cartoon
This cartoon frog represents the amended way in which frogs have been covered since the early 20th century – notice the human-like features which have helped children to gain a connection to these creatures. We will not often come into contact with frogs, even for those who live in their native countries, but depictions such as this will make them feel much more familiar. Children’s stories and cartoons will use froga in this fun manner, and also sometimes present them as established characters with their own unique personalitie. The artistic style therefore focuses on clear lines, filled with a small palette of color to give a clear and concise image.
Green Frog Cartoon (image courtesy of rawpixel, as copyright-free)
Green Frog Anatomy Vintage Painting
Here we find a two tone image covering the anatomy of a frog. The image is almost akin to an x-ray, where details are reduced down to strong contrasts. Those interested in drawing or painting frogs can learn a lot from this artwork, though they might not choose to portray one in quite the same way. One can see each element of its body, and by reducing the body into its key components, it should be easier to cover. Perhaps start by drawing its outline, and then slowly add simple shape to put different parts together.
Green Frog Anatomy Vintage Painting (image courtesy of rawpixel, as copyright-free)
J. D. Larkin and Co’s 19th Century Soap Advertisement Poster.
This truly charming poster advertises an alternative type of cleaning product, and pictures a violinist frog. A moon shape can be seen in the distance, and the relaxed frog is perched on the side of a pond, with flowers and plants all around him, and free flowing water beneath him. The top and bottom elements of the work carry the writing which relates to the product itself, but for an advertisement, the product placement is relatively subtle. In most other cases, the product title would be thrust to the front, taking most of our attention, as seen in some of Alphonse Muchs’s posters.
J. D. Larkin and Co’s 19th Century Soap Advertisement Poster (image courtesy of rawpixel, as copyright-free)
Toad png sticker, vintage frog illustration
This delightful toad drawing will help you to understand the difference between a toad and a frog. The level of detail in this drawing is extraordinary, and it can be presented as a sellable artwork, rather than a simple quick study piece. Even the individual claws, and features of the eye can be spotted, when most artists would simplify things to leave out these details. The dabbled patterns include small circles alongside thick, dark stretches of color to provide an accurate depiction of the toad, which presumably was completed by an artist in collaboration with a scientist, or who was simply just very familiar with this creature and able to work without aid.
Toad png sticker, vintage frog illustration (image courtesy of rawpixel, as copyright-free)
Frog Musician Playing Mandolin
Here a frog becomes musician, playing a guitar-like instrument, possibly a mandolin, based on its curved back. The frog looks upwards with the mandolin placed centrally, and this illustration reduces both items to single black lines. Whilst this is a fun depiction, and not intended to be accurate, the artist does include some of the patterning from the frog within this drawing, mainly around its legs. The likes of Artemisia Gentileschi and Frans Hals have covered musicians in enjoyable, charming depictions, and so it was not much of an extension to use frogs for this purpose instead.
Frog Musician Playing Mandolin (image courtesy of rawpixel, as copyright-free)
Ohara Koson’s Japanese Frog Sumo (1930) woodblock print
Japanese art has held an interesting relationship with frogs for centuries, and here we find an example of that from 1930. This was designed for reproduction as a woodblock print, which was a highly popular art form within Japan. This medium would also be imported into Europe, and this influenced a number of artists such as Vincent van Gogh and Claude Monet. The piece in front of us here features frogs wrestling, whilst another two watch on.
Ohara Koson’s Japanese Frog Sumo (1930) woodblock print (image courtesy of rawpixel, as copyright-free)
Patterned Frog Detailed Drawing
Patterned Frog Detailed Drawing (image courtesy of rawpixel, as copyright-free)
Frog (16th Century) Painting
This painting, possibly using watercolors, dates from the 16th century and illustrates how accurate artists already were in depicting amphibians. The accessible nature to European artists was key to their success, as at this time more exotic animals were often produced in a bizarre manner, because the artists had never seen them in person. The use of light and dark green, along with yellow touches around the eye make this a beautiful artwork. The patterns and texture of the frog are also beautifully done, and this appears to have been intended as a presentable artwork, rather than a study, such is its polished nature.
Frog (16th Century) Painting (image courtesy of rawpixel, as copyright-free)
Exploring the Fascinating World of Frog Drawings and Art
The use of frogs in art has evolved over time in a similar manner to other creatures such as flowers, lions, and other animals. Whilst early, primitive work was something akin to abstract art, later civilizations would start to add a greater accuracy. European painters rarely came into contact with frogs in a way that would suit art, and so would tend to focus on other creatures during the middle ages and since. By the 20th century, however, these fun creatures would start to appear within cartoons and children’s stories, often as illustrations alongside the main texts.
This extended into digital art, including computer games such as Frogger which merged video games with animation design. Their image would also appear in other child-related products, such as clothing and bedding, and still today frogs are seen as fun and chirpy creatures who live amongst us, but who were have relatively little contact with on a daily basis.
Easy Frog Drawings
Birthday Frog
Perfect for birthdays or celebrations, this adorable frog with a balloon and hat on the frog’s head is sure to make anyone smile. This is a perfect drawing for a birthday card or something to draw on top of a wrapping paper.
Realistic Frog
For a more realistic frog drawing, draw a side profile. The hind legs are probably the most difficult part but they just involve a curved line or two. Drawing the side of the body is an easier way to draw a realistic frog than trying to draw the frog straight on.
Frog Holding a Leaf
Holding a leaf for shade, this cute kawaii frog drawing was so much fun to draw. Just draw an oval shape with a point to create the leaf.
Jumping Frog
This cute little tree frog looks like he is jumping, but it can easily be interpreted as dancing or cheering. This simple frog drawing is perfect for beginners with the easy to draw stick arms and legs. Try putting this frog in different poses just by bending the legs and arms.
Frog with a Heart
This frog doodle is perfect to draw for Valentine’s Day or just to make a loved one smile. Add pink rosy cheeks, a large smile and big eyes to make this cute cartoon frog. You can always draw another object instead of a heart for the frog to hold.
Frog Prince
Draw this cute prince frog on a lily pad drawing. Add a small gold crown on top of the frog and color him in with your favorite shades of green. Don’t forget the cute heart near his head for a finishing touch.
Mushroom Frog
What makes a cute frog even cuter…try a mushroom hat! Add this easy mushroom frog drawing to your sketchbook, homemade cards, and journals.
Astronaut Frog
Frogs can dream of being astronauts, too, can’t they? This whimsical frog would be great to add to a space theme drawing.
Simple Frog Drawing
Frog drawings don’t need to be complicated. This simple frog doodle is easy to draw and can also be painted on a canvas. You can change up the background or change the expression on the frog’s face.
Toad Drawing
Add some spots to this drawing of a frog to turn it into a toad. This toad drawing is a good representation of adult frogs.
How to Draw a Frog Step by Step
Strawberry Frog Drawing
Follow this step by step tutorial to draw your own cute frog drawing. I made this kawaii frog holding a strawberry but you can make the frog holding anything you’d like.
- Begin by drawing the eyes of the frog.
- Next, draw the body of the frog by connecting the eyes.
- Add two little front legs and two back legs. Create the front leg with two straight lines and some zig-zags at the bottom for the frog toes. The back leg is created with a curve ending in zig-zags for the toes.
- Next, add the eyes and a tiny mouth. The frog’s eye is a large circle colored completely black except for the pupil at the top.
- The final step is to add the strawberry. Draw a curve connecting the front legs and a more v-shaped curve underneath. Add dots for the seeds and some squiggles for the leaf at the top.
These easy steps get you an adorable frog holding a strawberry. Now all you have to do is color him in with your favorite markers, crayons, or pencils.
Quick Drawing Tips
I recommend using a pencil to sketch your illustrations before you add color. This is just a preference, but I find that I am easily able to fix mistakes and see the frog take shape.
Don’t worry about your drawings being perfect. The key is to have fun and enjoy the drawing process. The more you practice drawing frogs the better you’ll get.
Start with the drawing that speaks the most to you, and then try others as you get more comfortable. The proportions of the frog don’t have to be perfect either. Once you add details of the frog, the rest will fall into place. Frogs all look different, just like people!
Frog Drawing
Let’s learn how to Draw a Frog! In this post you will find step by step instructions for creating an easy Frog drawing! I’ll walk you through the steps of this cute little guy, that came from an early 1900’s drawing book in my collection. At the bottom of the post you will find a printable practice worksheet that you can print out and have space for your work. The practice sheet also includes a second simple Frog Drawing easy lesson with a sideview pose, as well as a how to draw Tadpoles and the other wildlife that you find on a pond, like a fun Dragonfly and even a pretty Water Lily! You can print out as many practice sheets as you like, so that you can keep at it until you are satisfied with your work.
Here is the cute little Frog that we will be drawing today. He’s got big curious eyes and a rather stout body. Just adorable!
How to Draw a Frog Step by Step
Kids and grown ups alike can follow the easy steps in this Frog drawing tutorial. Grab a graphite pencil and an eraser, or use an ink pen if you like to complete this drawing lesson.
Frog Drawing Step 1
Step 1: First we want to sketch the Frog eyes and the mouth. Draw a half-circle curved line for the mouth, in a frowny position. And above it draw 2 black circles for the pupils. Fill the pupils in but make sure you leave a tiny white space on each one, to create a highlight reflection. Then draw a circle around each of the pupils and a semi circle around that. Connect the 2 eyes with another curved line. This time the line will curve upwards.
Step 2
Step 2: Next we are drawing a sort of blob type shape for the outline of the Frog’s body and then connect it up to the outside part of the eyes of the Frog.
Step 3
Step 3: Next add some little feet… he’s got 4 toes on each foot. And then create a curved line coming up from just outside of his feet to a little above the middle of his body. After that create 3 small dots or dashes from the end of those curved lines up to the ends of either side of his mouth.
Step 4
Step 4: Next we’ll add a bit more detail. Define the arms by adding indented lines on either side of the inside of his arms. Add a couple of angled dashes for his nostrils. Add a couple of tiny semicircles at the ends of each side of his mouth. And 2 more curvy lines along the upper right side of his body. At this point you have a nice simple Frog Drawing that looks a bit like a Frog Cartoon and you could stop there if you wanted. Or continue on to the next step to add even more detail.
Step 5
Step 5: For the finishing touches. Fill in the additional details as shown above, to create shadows around his eyes, and around his body towards the bottom, and a bottom lip under his mouth. There are also some little lines on his arms that define his elbows.
Step 6
Now the fun part! The only thing left to do is color your cute Frog in! Grab your pencils, markers or crayons and color in your artwork and then admire your masterpiece.
Frog Drawing Easy Printable Practice Sheet
And here’s the printable practice sheet for loads of drawing fun! You can make a darling scene with all of the different sketches above. You could make the Lily Pad bigger and put either Frog on top of it, then add some of the pretty Water Lilies all around him, then create a few Tadpoles for under the water and sketch a couple of the cute Dragonflies flying around in the air above. Use your imagination to create the perfect little Pond scene for your art! These sheets would be fun for a group activity too, like a Sunday School class, Girl Scouts or Boy Scouts, Senior Centers, or just grab a few friends or neighbors and practice together.
- Try tracing with some tracing paper when you first start. This builds up muscle memory and helps you to be a better artist. Plus it’s fun! Or you can use a light box. We have a post HERE that will show you how to use a Laptop, or Tablet, as a Lightboxif you don’t already have one.
- If you are using a pencil for your drawing, make sure it’s sharpened well so that you have more control over your lines. A mechanical pencil also works well, since you don’t ever have to sharpen it.
- And of course keep an eraser handy for any mistakes or smudge marks that you may want to clean up along the way.
I hope you enjoyed this step by step Tutorial. I think young artists, and older ones too, will enjoy this activity.
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