How to Draw a Prickly Pear
In today’s drawing lesson, you will learn how to draw a prickly pear cactus. This lesson will take about twenty minutes to complete. You will start by creating the outlines, which are an important part of any drawing process, not just plant drawing. After that, you will add shading to enhance your work and give it some depth.
As you follow along, remember that patience is key. Take your time with each part of the drawing, and focus on the techniques being taught. With practice and attention, you’ll see your skills improve as you work through this lesson.
Materials
- Blank Paper
- Pencil
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
Before you start your drawing, remember that it’s perfectly okay to take your time. This is your chance to express yourself, so feel free to choose colors that you love instead of just copying mine. Your artwork should reflect your unique style and ideas! Now, let’s get ready to draw a wonderful prickly pear together.
Time Needed: 30 minutes
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Draw the Main Pad
First, outline a large oval shape to form the main pad of the prickly pear cactus.
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Add Branching Pads
Add smaller oval pads growing from the main pad.
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Form the Flower
Draw flower petals on top of one of the cactus pads.
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Add the Spines
Add sharp, pointy spines all over the cactus pads.
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Outline the Ground
Draw jagged horizontal lines to form the desert terrain. Then, add small oval rocks at the base of the cactus.
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Color the Prickly Pear Drawing
First, fill in the cactus pads with green. Next, use a lighter shade of green for the spines. Now, color the flower yellow. Then, fill in the desert ground with light orange. Then, color the rocks gray.
How to Draw a Prickly Pear PDF Download
Check out the resource below! It has all the drawing steps and even some extra fun, like a coloring book page. You can either preview or download the PDF to keep it handy for later!