How to Draw a Scorpion

In this tutorial, we will draw an interesting and unusual creature – a scorpion. Our subject belongs to the class of arachnids and has a very bad reputation as a small creature with a potentially deadly sting.

Indeed, it is not necessary to be a huge creature like when drawing a dragon to be dangerous; even a small creature can cause serious harm. So, let’s begin!

How to draw a scorpion step by step

Step 1: Draw the scorpion head guide

First, draw a circle as a guide for the scorpion’s head.

Step 2: Sketch the curved tail

Now, use a long curved line to draw the spine extending toward the tail. Sketch the stinger at the tip of the tail.

Step 3: Add the limb guidelines

Sketch the guidelines for the scorpion’s limbs.

Step 4: Outline the large pincers

Outline the scorpion’s powerful pincers. Note that one pincer appears larger than the other because it is closer.

Step 5: Draw the scorpion body plates

Cover the scorpion’s body with rectangular, flexible plates, as shown in our example.

Step 6: Add volume to the limbs

Add volume to the scorpion’s limbs, as shown in the example below.

Step 7: Refine the head details

The general shapes are ready. Erase the guidelines from the head and trace the remaining lines to create the head plate and fangs.

Step 8: Draw the scorpion pincer outlines

Erase the guidelines from the pincers. Trace the pincer outlines to make them smooth and clean.

Step 9: Refine the body and tail

Erase the guidelines from the body and tail and, as in the previous steps, make the lines smooth and clean.

Step 10: Finish the leg outlines

In the final step of this step-by-step tutorial, erase the guidelines from the limbs and trace the remaining lines.

We hope the team at Drawingforall.net helped you learn how to draw a scorpion.