How to Draw a Scorpion – Easy Desert Creature Sketch for Kids
Mar 23, 2026
Curved tails and tiny legs come together as kids shape a scorpion drawing using simple lines and bold outlines.
Step 1: Draw a small, curved mouth that has tiny front pincers underneath.
Step 2: Draw a big, round head above it.
Step 3: Include the first curving body part on one side.
Step 4: Make a big front claw towards the lower left.
Step 5: Include the left arm section that extends away from the body.
Step 6: Draw the big left claw to the point of this arm.
Step 7: Then, place the bent leg on the right side.
Step 8: Draw the first segment of your upper back behind the head.
Step 9: Incorporate an additional bent leg to the left side.
Step 10: Draw the next body part behind the head.
Step 11: Include an additional bent foot to the side of your right.
Step 12: Draw a body segment that is parallel to the back.
Step 13: The fourth bent leg can be placed on the left side.
Step 14: Create the following body part to extend the back.
Step 15: Include the final body segment and tail base towards the end.
Step 16: Draw the next curving segment of the tail rising upwards.
Step 17: Two more tail segments that curve over the body.
Step 18: The stinger should be placed at the end of the back.
Step 19: Include the first small leg on the left side of the arm.
Step 20: Draw two small legs to the left of the side.
Step 21: Add the left-side leg.
Step 22: Draw two eyes that are round on your face.
Step 23: Color in the eyes to complete the scorpion.
