In this lesson you will learn how to draw a tadpole. I promise that this lesson will be very simple and useful for each of you.

So, with the help of a simple instruction, you will learn how to draw a tadpole step by step. The lesson includes only six simple steps that any child and aspiring artist can easily follow. It will only require your attention and the ability to draw smooth lines.

The tadpole is the larva of frogs and toads. Tadpoles emerge from eggs, and as they develop, the shape of the tadpole changes significantly. Gradually, the internal organs of the body and four limbs appear in the tadpole, and the tail becomes smaller and finally completely disappears. In this lesson you will draw a tadpole that has only a head and a tail.

To successfully complete this lesson, you will need your ability to draw smooth lines. Carefully follow each step in this guide to get great results. If you have all the art supplies at hand, then you can safely proceed with this exciting lesson.

Materials

Pencil
Paper
Eraser
Coloring supplies

Time needed: 30 minutes

How to Draw a Tadpole

Draw the head.
Determine the size of your drawing and draw an even oval.
Depict the tail.
Draw smooth lines from the head and draw the pointed tail.
Detail the tail.
Add a wavy line along the entire outer contour of the tail.
Sketch out the elements of the head.
Draw the oval-shaped eye and depict the mouth.
Correct inaccuracies.
Take the eraser and carefully remove all the extra lines in your drawing.
Color the drawing.
For coloring, you will need any shades of green and also black.

Great! You have now completed all the steps in this tutorial and learned how to draw a tadpole. I would be interested to know your opinion about this tutorial, and I will ask you to leave a little feedback in the comments. Also, you can offer your ideas for the next drawing lessons. Now you can download a free PDF file with a simplified version of the lesson so that you can always return to this lesson and complete it if necessary.

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