Let’s have some fun drawing a brown recluse spider! This guide will help you step-by-step to create your own spider picture. Grab your drawing tools, and let’s begin!
Brown recluse spiders have a special violin shape on their back. Start by drawing a letter “U” in the middle of your paper. This is the bottom of the violin shape.
Next, draw a taller, skinnier “U” under the first one. Add two bumps on top for the spider’s head and fangs.
Now, let’s draw the spider’s body. Start on one side and curve outwards, then bring it down to the bottom. Do the same on the other side to make it look even.
Brown recluse spiders have six eyes. Draw two eyes in the middle and two on each side, like a little happy face.
For the back part of the spider, draw a big oval shape that connects to the body. This part is called the cephalothorax.
Next, draw the pedipalps, which look like tiny arms. Make two curves from the top of the cephalothorax and connect them back in.
Spiders have eight legs, so let’s draw four on each side. Start with an upside-down “U” next to the head. For the next two legs, draw shapes like sideways letter “M”s in the middle. The last leg should point downwards.
For the first legs, draw a tall upside-down “U”, then a thinner “U”, and finish with a thin line for the foot.
Do the same for the other side to make it look the same.
For the middle legs, start with a thick sideways “U”, then make the next parts thinner, ending with the foot.
Finally, draw the last legs on each side, making sure they have different angles and thicknesses to make them interesting.
Now that your spider is drawn, it’s time to color it! Use light brown for the body and dark brown for the violin shape. You can add light gray for shadows to make it look 3D.
To make your spider look real, add shadows under its body and between the legs. This will make your drawing pop out!
Great job! You’ve drawn and colored a brown recluse spider. It’s okay if your drawing looks different; the most important thing is to practice and have fun. Keep drawing and try making other animals too!
Spider Observation Walk: Take a walk in your garden or a nearby park with an adult. Look for spiders and observe their webs. Can you find any spiders that look like the one you drew? Notice the shapes and colors of the spiders you see. Draw a picture of the spider you find and compare it to your brown recluse drawing. How are they similar or different?
Create a Spider Habitat: Use a shoebox or a small container to create a habitat for your paper spider. Add leaves, twigs, and cotton for a web. Place your drawn spider inside and imagine how it would live there. Think about what your spider might eat and how it would catch its food. Share your habitat with your classmates and explain why you chose those items.
Spider Story Time: Write a short story about your brown recluse spider. What adventures does it go on? Does it meet other animals? Use your imagination and draw pictures to go along with your story. Share your story with your family or friends and ask them what they liked about it.
