How to Draw a Spider

Learn how to draw a spider by following this step-by-step tutorial.

Method 1
Method 1 of 4:

A Cartoon Spider

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    Draw a small circle for the spider's head and add a bigger circle for the body.
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    Draw two oblongs in front of the head for the pedipalps.
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    Draw four zigzag lines on one side of the spider for its legs.
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    Draw the same zigzag lines on the opposite side of the spider.
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    Draw two small circles for the eyes of the spider.
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    Darken the outline for the spider's body.
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    Draw the spider's legs using the zigzag lines as guide.
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    Make the spider hairy by sketching short small strokes on its head and body. Darken the spider's eyes.
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    Erase unnecessary lines and color the drawing.
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Method 2
Method 2 of 4:

A Simple Spider

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    Draw an oblong for the spider's body. Sketch a square shape with soft edges for the head.
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    Draw four curved lines extending away from the spider's body. Leave markers on the spider's legs using circles and small lines for later guide in drawing the details of the legs.
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    Repeat Step 2 for the opposite side of the spider's body.
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    Add details to the spider's body and head. Draw the spinnerets on the rear part of the spider's body.
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    Add details to the spider's legs by thickening it to add volume and note that its legs are separated in segments.
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    Copy the same steps you did for the legs, on the opposite side.
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    Draw the spider's eyes using tiny circles and the pedipalp by sketching a protruded shape anterior to the head.
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    Erase unnecessary lines and add small random strokes on the spider's abdomen.
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    Color the drawing.
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Method 3
Method 3 of 4:

A Tarantula

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    Draw a circle for the abdomen.
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    Draw a smaller semicircle for the head.
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    Draw two ovals on the head for the mouth.
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    Draw a series of ovals for the pedipalp of the tarantula.
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    Draw the feet using a combination of lines and curves extending from the body.
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    Add ovals on the feet of the tarantula.
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    Based on the outline, draw the main parts of the tarantula.
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    Draw the eyes by placing eight dots on the head and add hair all over the tarantula
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    Erase the unnecessary outlines.
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    Color your tarantula!
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Method 4
Method 4 of 4:

A Black Widow Spider

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    Draw a big oval for the abdomen, followed by a smaller oval for the head.
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    Draw the four pairs of line combinations for the feet.
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    Draw the two triangles on the abdomen for the “hourglass” on the spider.
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    Draw eight dots for the eyes and two sharp lines for the mouth.
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    Based on the outline, draw the main parts of the black widow spider.
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    Erase the unnecessary outlines.
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    Color your black widow spider!
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Printable Spiders

Community Q&A

  • Question
    How do you make it more scary?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    You can make it more scary by painting its eyes red in color if it is in a cartoon style .
  • Question
    How can I draw a black widow?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    You can draw a black widow by following the instructions correctly and having good drawing experience. You can also look up pictures of black widows and try to copy them.
  • Question
    Can I draw it smaller, like zooming out?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    You could, but keep in mind the smaller the spider, the less detailed it can be.
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Things You'll Need

  • Paper
  • Pencil
  • Pencil sharpener
  • Eraser gum
  • Colored pencils, crayons, markers, and/or watercolors


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Article SummaryX

To draw a spider, start by drawing an oval with a rounded square under it, which will be the spider's body and head. Then, draw 4 curved lines extending away from the spider's body and head on each side so you have 8 lines in total. Once you have the general outline of your spider, go in and add details by making the legs thicker and segmented and adding eyes and the pedipalp. Finally, color in your spider to finish your drawing. To learn how to draw a cartoon spider, keep reading!

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