Learn How to Draw a Spider Web
I love adding spider webs to my drawings. There are so many uses for them. And it’s really easy to learn how to draw a spider web.
When learning how to draw anything you want to relax and have fun. Try to enjoy the process and don’t stress out about the outcome. That will just take the fun away.
Experiment and try new things. Making several drawings is a good way to improve your skills and develop your artistic style. Today you’ll learn step by step how to draw a spider web, and I’ll show you several drawing ideas to help you get started with making your own.
It’s time to gather up some supplies and get started.
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Art Supplies
- Thin black marker
- Paper or cardstock
- Markers
- Pencil
- Click Eraser, Pink Pearl Eraser
- White Gelly Roll pen
Beginner guide to learning to draw
Learn to Draw a Spider Web Easy Step by Step
Learning how to draw a spider web is really easy if you break things down into simple steps. Breaking things down into basic shapes and guidelines first will help you get started in a less intimidating way.
Step 1: Basic Shapes & Guidelines
Begin by making a small dot for the central point of your spider web. This is where the lines will meet, but it doesn’t have to be exactly in the center.
Next, draw some lines going from that dot to the edge of the paper. You can start by adding lines going to each of the four corners.
Then add some lines between each of those four lines.
You can make as many, or as few, lines as you’d like. The number of lines you have will determine the size of the individual sections of your spider web.
Step 2: Add Details
Now you want to start drawing some curved lines that go between the longer lines. I like to work my way around in a circle. But you could do a section at a time as well.
Keep adding these curved lines for your webbing between all of your guidelines.
Continue to add those curved lines. You can make the spacing between bigger as you move toward the outside edge of your paper.
Spider Web Outline
Making your spider web outline is really easy. Simply trace over your pencil lines with a black pen or marker. You can make your lines thick, thin, or a variation of line weights.
You could also try using a color other than black. Maybe try blue, purple, or red.
Of course there are many other ways you can finish your drawings as well. Do whatever works best for you. Or try a variety of methods and see what looks the best. Do Whatever fits your artistic style.
Use a Pink Pearl eraser to remove any extra pencil lines and clean up your drawing.
I do most of my drawings on artist trading cards. It saves time, and money as well.
And if I decide to trade with other artists I ready have a selection of work available. If not, I can just hang on to them and store them in binders.
How to Draw a Spider Web with Markers
After you’ve finished outlining your spider web drawing you can add some color to your background. Learning how to draw a spider web with markers is really easy. And there’s only a few things you need to keep in mind when using them.
First, if you want to be able to blend your colors together you need to use alcohol based markers. Bic, Sharpie, and Copic for example. As well as many others.
Second, you need to work while the colors are still wet or they won’t mix together. This isn’t a big deal. Just make sure you work on a section at a time.
Third, you need to use colors that are similar to each other if you want to create a smooth transition of color. If your markers are too different they will leave a harder edge.
I like using markers but other mediums would work just as well. There are many different ways to add color.
You can fill in the entire background, like I did here. Or you can try just adding in some accent colors to your spider web drawing. A white Gelly Roll pen was used to add the white highlights.
This is another great opportunity to experiment and try different things.
Spider Web Drawing Ideas
If you want to improve your drawing skills and creativity, the best thing you can do is practice. I always recommend doing a 7 day drawing challenge where you do 7 drawings in 7 days.
It’s a great way to experiment with different compositions, color combinations, and outline variations. If you only try drawing a spider web one time, you’re not likely to want to try new ideas and your creativity will suffer for it.
Repetition is really good for developing skills and pushing your creativity. And using artist trading cards will help you save time.
Here are some spider web drawing ideas that will hopefully inspire you to do your own challenge.
You never know what ideas you can come up with unless you try it for yourself.
How to Draw a Spider Web Easy Drawings for Beginners
I hope you enjoyed this art tutorial on how to draw spider webs. And even more, I hope you feel inspired to try drawing some of your own.
As I’ve mentioned numerous times, repetition is a great way to improve your drawing skills and creativity. As well as help with developing your artistic style. Try to make art and drawing part of your daily routine. Build it into your schedule.
If you want to get really good at drawing spider webs and making more creative artwork, challenge yourself to do a series of drawings.
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