Easy Desert Cactus Drawing
In this drawing lesson, you will learn how to draw a desert cactus. The process is straightforward, starting with outlines and moving on to shading for depth. This lesson will take about twenty minutes, giving you enough time to focus on each step. I’m including a fully developed background for this drawing.
Drawing is a skill that improves with practice. Don’t worry if things don’t turn out perfectly; mistakes are part of learning. Keep working on your cactus, and you’ll notice your skills grow with each attempt.
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils or Markers
- Black Marker (optional)
To create your very own desert cactus, just follow along, and soon you’ll have a wonderful drawing to admire. If you enjoy the bold look of dark outlines, think about tracing over your pencil lines with a thin black marker once you’re happy with your drawing. This little touch can make your desert cactus pop a bit!
Time Needed: 30 minutes
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Outline the Trunk
First, draw a tall upright trunk of the desert cactus.
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Add the Arms
Add the cactus arms curving upward. Don’t forget to erase any overlapping lines with the trunk.
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Outline the Ribs
Outline the ribs by adding curved lines along the trunk and arms.
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Form the Desert Ground
Draw slightly wavy horizontal lines around the base of the cactus to form the natural desert texture. Then, add short patches of grass.
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Add the Background
Outline a distant desert mountain in the background.
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Color the Easy Drawing of a Desert Cactus
First, fill the ground with light orange. Next, color the mountain in the background brown. Now, use a light blue color for the sky. Then, color the cactus and the patches of grass with green.
Easy Desert Cactus Drawing PDF Download
You can check out the link below to see or download this drawing lesson. The PDF is a handy resource that you can print out. At the end of the PDF, you’ll find a coloring page with just the outlines and an extra activity to inspire your imagination!