How to draw realistic spider step by step – Easy drawing realistic spider

How to draw realistic spider with this how-to video and step-by-step drawing instructions. Easy animals to draw for beginners and kids.

Please see the drawing tutorial in the video below

You can refer to the simple step-by-step drawing guide below

Step 1.

Derwent graphite pencil. These are the most common types that come in sets and they are of very good quality. Remember that 9B is the softest and darkest while H is the hardest and lightest.

Step 2

Okay, here’s a crash course on Spider anatomy. The body of the spider has two parts. The first is the cephalothorax which includes the head and thorax. The second part is the abdomen. The spinners are located at the end of the abdomen and

Step 3

Start by sketching two ovals for the two parts of the body. Divide them down the middle for reference purposes.

Step 4

Next, draw the legs and feet. Note that they are all divided into five sections.

Step 5

Now you can start shading around the spider to give it more form. Keep the shade pretty light for now.

Step 6

Now we can start shading. I decided to start with the head. Remember to use pencil B to create shadows. I used 8B and 9B. Notice also how I put more emphasis on the five most important limbs; now easier to see sections about them.

Step 7

I recommend using a pencil in the HB to 3B range for this next step. Start by lightly sketching in the leg hairs. Notice how they all lean away from the body.

Step 8

I recommend using a pencil in the HB to 3B range for this next step. Start by lightly sketching in the leg hairs. Notice how they all lean away from the body.

Step 9

After the first layer, add another layer with a darker colored pencil. Repeat this process with the other pins.

Step 10

This is the result of the previous steps. I also went ahead and started working in the background. Don’t worry about making those strands perfect.

Step 11

I go ahead and sketch the first layer of hair for the rest of the legs in this step. I also added another rock to the background.

Step 12

This is the result of adding a second dark layer to the legs. I decided to start darkening the ground around the spider in this step. Also, note the hair instructions on the spider’s back.

Step 13

This step sees further growth of the ground around the spider. I suggest using 8B and 9B for that. I also added a second layer to the spider’s back.

Step 14

Add a third layer to the spider’s back and you’re done. The next step depends on your level of detail. All that’s left to do is add details. Your kneadable eraser and mechanical pencil are irreplaceable when doing this step. Y

Step 15

Here are the final products. After at least 7 hours working on this drawing, I felt like putting in as much detail as possible. Again, it’s really up to you to decide how much detail you want in your drawing. I hope this guide was helpful!