How to Draw a Small Cactus
Today, you will learn how to draw a small cactus. This lesson will guide you through each step, making it easy to follow along. All you need is a pencil, some paper, and your favorite coloring tools to begin.
You can choose to keep your drawing simple or add color at the end. This lesson also includes drawing flowers on top of the cactus, which adds a special touch to your artwork. Get ready to explore the characteristics of this spiky plant as you create your own version on paper!
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils or Markers
- Black Marker (optional)
Are you excited to begin? In this lesson, we will go through a total of nine steps to create your small cactus. To start, I focus on drawing simple outlines. This helps to build a strong foundation for your cactus. Once those outlines are in place, we’ll add some shading to give it a wee bit of depth. As you follow along, pay close attention to how the outlined shapes relate to each other in size and position. This will help your drawing look best.
Time Needed: 45 minutes
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Outline the Cactus
First, create an upright curved shape to outline the cactus body.
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Add the Rocks
Add small rocks surrounding the base of the cactus.
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Form the Flowers
Form the petals of the flowers along the top of the cactus. Don’t forget to erase any extra lines.
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Draw the Base of the Flower Heads
Outline the tapering bases of the flower heads attached to the cactus as shown.
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Outline the Ribs
Add bumpy vertical lines along the cactus to outline its ribs.
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Attach the Spines
Attach small pointy spines all over the cactus body.
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Form the Rim of the Pot
Draw the thick rim of a plant pot around the base of the cactus as shown.
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Outline the Plant Pot
Outline the cylindrical shape of the plant pot beneath the rim.
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Color the Small Cactus Drawing
First, color the cactus green with yellow spines. Next, fill in the flowers pink with yellow centers. Now, color the rocks with shades of gray. Then, fill the plant pot with dark brown soil, and shade the pot with orange.
How to Draw a Small Cactus PDF Download
Don’t forget to take a look at the PDF linked below! You can download it or preview it to help you with this lesson. It’s a great resource to support your learning!