Black Widow Spider Drawing

I've never been afraid of spiders, but I realize how many people can be. Some of that fear could be innate, but I believe most of it stems from a lack of information. Makers of movies and television, creators of Halloween décor, and general mythology form our fears of arachnids. Some spiders do pose serious threats, but most are truly harmless and, moreover, extremely beneficial to the world as a whole.

Did you know, for example, that male Black Widow Spiders carry no toxins, and that bites from the female are rarely fatal? Sure, you still don't want one to bite you, but just staying away from these creatures is enough. They won't chase you down and attack you.

Black Widow Spider
4"x6" ink, graphite, and red pencil on paper
Available at useeverycolor.com

God bless,
Bryan

Black House Spider Ink Drawing

 

In the continuing preparation for this year's National Reptile Breeders' Expo in Daytona, Florida, I've created this Black House Spider drawing. The original work is 4"x6" ink on paper, and is available now. I'm not requiring anyone to wait for the show in August, because if the originals for this show sell out online, I will offer prints of them at the Expo. The requirement of this show state that the only art allowed must feature reptiles, arachnids, and amphibians (it's really a reptile convention), so I'm stocking up as fast as I can. There are some original works that I'm saving to reveal at the Expo, but this Black House Spider is ready for a home today. Check it out HERE.

God bless,
Bryan