Hello, my Pinkee Pals! Today, we embark on a creative journey inspired by a special request from Bubba Frog. When asked what we should draw next, they simply said, “frog.” So, that’s exactly what we’re going to do. Join me as I guide you through my doodling process in Procreate, from setting up the canvas to adding those final touches.

 

Setting Up the Canvas

• Start with a new canvas, preferably square (2048 x 2048 pixels) with a DPI of 300. This dimension works well for Instagram, so that’s why I choose it. Dimension isn’t as important as the DPI you want a minimum of 300!

Sketching the Frog

• Use a pencil or dry ink brush for sketching. Draw a simple oval for the lily pad and another for the frog’s body.
• To create a chubby frog, add a chunkier oval for the lower part of the body and connect them, giving it a kidney bean shape.
• Define the legs by sketching ovals that resemble knee and foot sections.
• Sketch the frog’s eyes as circles, ensuring they are roughly the same size.
• Draw a little mouth to give your frog character.
• Add small feet to the bottom of the frog, as it sits on the lily pad.

Cute Cheeks and Sprout

• Enhance cuteness by giving the frog big cheeks.
• Add a little sprout on top of the frog’s head for extra charm.
• Create circular glasses around the frog’s eyes. Ensure they’re slightly tilted to match the frog’s perspective.
• Add lens details inside the frames if you like as well.

Completing the Lily Pad

• Sketch a heart-shaped leaf above the frog. Start with an oval and then form the heart shape. Delete unnecessary lines.

Inking and Coloring

• Create a new layer for inking. Start with the frog’s face and work your way down.
• Once inked, remove the sketch layer.

Coloring the Frog

• Choose your colors for the frog, lily pad, and leaf. I have included my colours in HEX format below.
• Apply the base color to the frog, making it a shade of green.
• Add white or light green for the belly and pink for the cheeks.

Hex Colours: OUTLINE – #A76952 BACKGROUND – #FFF6E4 CIRCLE – #BAE8F8 FROG BASE – #C3D9A1 BELLY – #C0DCD8 HIGHLIGHT – #C0DCD8 OVERLAY SHADOW – #C3D9A1 MULTIPLY TEXTURE – #97D1CE CHEEKS – #EF8A98 LEAF & LILY PAD BASE – #97D1CE HIGHLIGHT – #C0DCD8 OVERLAY SHADOW – #C3D9A1 MULTIPLY TEXTURE – #C0DCD8 MULTIPLY

Shading and Texture

• Create a new layer for shading (apply multiply blending mode) and add shading to the frog’s body.
• Add some texture by using a textured brush on the multiply layer, adjusting the opacity as needed.
• Optionally, add some subtle highlights.

Background and Final Touches

Consider changing the background color to complement your artwork. – Add a simple circle or shape around the frog for a finishing touch.

And there you have it – your adorable frog on a lily pad! Remember, you can experiment with colors, shading, and textures to make your artwork unique. Don’t forget to share your creations on Instagram and tag me at @bpinkeedoodles. I love seeing your artwork!

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