Tomato Frog

Year completed: 2009
Medium: Fine Art Illustration with Digital Tinting
Description: Fine art drawing of a Tomato Frog (Dyscophus insularis)

Hand-signed limited edition fine art print (500) of a Tomato Frog. The illustration is reproduced on high-quality acid free stock. Dealer inquires are welcome.

Limited edition fine art print:
8"x10" (20.3 x 25.4cm) $17.95
11"x14" (27.9 x 36.6cm) $22.95

Print is in stock and ships in 1-2 days.

This illustration is also available as stock art.

Artist's notes:

tomato frog thumb The Tomato Frog was completed on 5.26.09. I had just seen some of these gorgeous frogs at the new California Academy of Sciences. The mottled red and yellow skin was a challenge but I think it looks good. The drawing is based on a photo by Tim Thomas.

Information about the Tomato Frog:

Tomato frogs come from Madagascar. The name is based on the fact that this amphibian is bright red and roundish. If threatened a Tomato frog will puff up it's body making it appear larger than it really is. The frog can also secrete a thick substance through it's skin that will cause any predator's mouth and eyes to be irritated. The Tomato Frog is a very popular animal to keep for a pet. Due to destruction of it's native habitat and the overall decline of amphibian species worldwide it is considered endangered.