Cartoon Cactus Drawing
In this lesson, you’ll learn how to draw a cartoon cactus. You’ll discover how to create the basic shapes and outlines that make up your cactus drawing. Each step will guide you in building your skills and understanding the structure of your cartoon drawing
As you follow along, you’ll have the chance to explore your own ideas and add personal touches to your artwork. This is a great opportunity to practice and develop your drawing abilities while focusing on the unique features of a cartoon cactus that looks fun!
Materials
- Paper
- Pencil
- Crayons, Colored Pencils, or Markers
- Black Marker (optional)
Get ready to create your very own cartoon cactus! As you follow the drawing steps, you’ll see how fun and exciting it is to shape your cactus’s personality on paper. You’ll start with basic forms and gradually build up to the final look, making it truly yours. If you love the bold outlines in my drawing, you might want to finish off your artwork with a thin black marker for a nice touch. This is your chance to express yourself and add some flair to your cactus, so I definitely encourage you to add your own personal touches!
Time Needed: 45 minutes
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Outline the Trunk
Start by outlining an upright cactus trunk.
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Add the Face
Draw two oval eyes and an oval mouth on the trunk.
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Attach the Arms
Attach raised arms on each side of the trunk. Don’t forget to erase any overlapping lines.
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Outline the Ribs
Outline the cactus ribs along its trunk and arms.
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Draw the Spines
Draw short spines all over the trunk and arms.
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Form the Terrain
Create a bumpy outline to draw the rough ground. Then, add rocky mountains in the background.
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Add the Rocks
Add small rocks around the base of the cactus.
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Draw the Grass
Draw a few short patches of grass.
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Color the Cartoon Cactus Drawing
First, fill in the cactus and grass patches with green. Next, color the eyes and mouth with a very dark green shade. Now, color the sky light blue. Then, use shades of yellow and brown for the terrain. Finally, use gray for the rocks.
Cartoon Cactus Drawing PDF Download
You can check out this drawing lesson in PDF format below. This PDF is perfect for printing and will help you with your drawing skills. Don’t forget, the last page has a coloring book page with just the outlines for you to fill in! You can either preview it or download it to keep.