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How to Draw a Daddy Longlegs
Draw a daddy longlegs in 11 easy steps, about 8 minutes. Free, with a printable worksheet.
Each picture adds one red line. Draw that line, then scroll to the next picture. Rub out any dashed helper lines at the end. First up: a small head.
Step 1: A small head
In the middle of your paper, draw a small round head like a little bun. Keep it small.
Tip Leave lots of room all round for 8 very long legs.
Step 2: A little tummy
Start on top of the head, left of middle. Draw a small egg up and over, back to the head.
Step 3: Big eyes
In the middle of the head, draw 2 big round eyes a little apart, with black dots and shines.
Step 4: Smile and cheeks
Start under the left eye. Draw a U smile across to stop under the right eye. Add 2 tiny cheeks.
Step 5: Top legs
From the top of the head, draw a long leg up to a round knee, then down to the ground.
Tip Draw one on each side. Each leg is thick at the head and thin at the foot, like a stilt.
Step 6: Second legs
Start a little lower on the head. Draw another leg out to a round knee, then down to the ground.
Step 7: Third legs
Start a little lower again. Draw a long leg out to a knee level with the head, then down.
Step 8: Bottom legs
Start near the chin. Draw the last leg out and down to a low knee, then down to the ground.
Step 9: The ground
Draw a straight ground line under all 8 feet, a little past the outside legs.
Step 10: Tan legs, pink cheeks
Colour all 8 long legs tan, and colour the tiny cheeks pink.
Step 11: Brown body
Colour the head and the tummy brown, going around the cheeks. Leave the eyes white.
Your finished drawing
Follow the steps above and this is where you end up: a daddy longlegs, drawn by you.
Every step in one picture
