Today, we’re going to learn how to draw Miss Tarantula, a cool character from the movie “The Bad Guys.” Get your markers, paper, and coloring supplies ready, and let’s have some fun!
First, make two small marks in the middle of your paper. These will help you know where to start your drawing.
Top of the Eyes: On the left side, draw a curve that goes up and over to make the top of her eye. Do the same on the right side so they look the same.
Inside of the Eyes: Draw a “U” shape inside each eye. This will be her eyelids.
Bottom of the Eyes: Draw a curve down from the left side and stop before you reach the middle. Do this on both sides. Add a little curve on top for her eyelashes.
Head Outline: Draw a big “U” shape starting next to the left eye, going down for her chin, and back up to the right eye.
Smile: Add a cute smile that goes up higher on the right side.
Top of the Head: Extend the sides of her head upwards.
Hairstyle: Draw a zigzag pattern for her hair to make it look fun and wavy.
Eyebrows: Draw one eyebrow higher than the other. Make it thicker on the inside and thinner on the outside. Color it in. Do the same for the other eyebrow.
Neck: Draw a small “U” shape under her chin.
Headphones: Draw oval shapes on each side of her head for the headphones.
Headphone Details: Draw a “C” shape around each oval and add two lines in the middle for a stripe.
Sweatshirt and Pockets: Draw a line across the headphones for the sweatshirt, then add two lines down to make the pockets.
Arms: Draw lines from the pockets to make her arms. Add elbows that bend into the pockets.
Sleeves: Draw the ends of her sleeves just before the arms go into the pockets.
First Pair of Legs: Start with the left leg by drawing a curve that goes out to the side, bends down, and connects to the body. Do the same for the right leg.
Connecting the Legs: Draw a curve at the bottom to connect the two legs.
Additional Legs: Add three more legs on each side, overlapping them to make it look 3D. Make them different shapes and sizes for fun!
Now that your drawing is done, it’s time to color! Use your favorite colors and make Miss Tarantula look amazing. You can pause and take your time to get the colors just right.
Great job! You’ve drawn and colored Miss Tarantula. Remember, the best part of drawing is having fun and practicing. Enjoy your artwork, and feel free to add your own special touches!
Observation Walk: Take a walk around your home or school and look for objects that have shapes similar to the ones you used to draw Miss Tarantula. Can you find objects that look like “U” shapes, ovals, or zigzags? Draw or list the objects you find and share them with your class.
Create Your Own Character: Use the steps you learned to draw Miss Tarantula and create your own unique character. Think about what shapes you can use for the eyes, head, and body. Give your character a name and a fun story. Share your drawing and story with your classmates.
Color Exploration: Experiment with different colors to see how they change the look of your drawing. Try using warm colors like red, orange, and yellow, and then try cool colors like blue, green, and purple. How does the character’s mood change with different colors? Discuss your observations with a friend or family member.
