Description Okay, so this creature comes across as intimidating because of its bold colors and size but it is harmless to humans. Its scientific name is Argiope Aurantia but is better known as the black and yellow spider, the writing spider, or the corn spider. You can find them in the United States, Hawaii, Southern Canada, Mexico, and Central America. This photo was taken in Arkansas in the U.S.
Penny Pausch, Jonesboro Member Since February 2012 Artist Statement I grew up way back in the hills of Missouri (U.S.). I was a country girl and loved every moment of it. My sister and I did not have many toys and so we played outside on trees and other things in the woods and learned to use our imagination. This has become an asset to me. I knew by the 5th grade that I wanted to be an artist more than anything else. I like to paint, sew, minipulate objects so that they are interesting, cook, and write poetry. One of my goals is to write a poetry book and illustrate it. I recently have gone back to college after 17 years of raising my children.