How to Draw an Easy Cactus
Today, you will learn how to draw an easy cactus. This lesson will take about 20 minutes. You’ll discover how to outline the different shapes that make up a very simple cactus. Remember, you can choose your own colors to make your drawing unique.
As you work through this lesson, focus on the basic shapes of the cactus. This lesson is designed for complete beginners so I have simplified all of the shapes that you have to draw in each step.
Materials
- Blank Paper
- Pencil
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
Get ready to create your very own cactus drawing! In this lesson, you will follow six easy steps that will guide you through the process of making a delightful-looking cactus. First, you’ll start by drawing the pot, which is where your cactus will sit. Then, you’ll add some decorations to the pot to make it look extra special. Next, it’s time to shape the body of the cactus with a big oval. After that, you’ll draw some curvy lines to show the ribs of the cactus, giving it that cool texture. Don’t forget to add those little spines all over the cactus for some extra detail! Finally, you can use your favorite colors to make your drawing pop. This lesson is easy to draw and perfect for beginners!
Time Needed: 30 minutes
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Draw the Pot
Start by outlining a simple flower pot shape.
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Decorate the Pot
Add a horizontal band across the pot to create a decorative design.
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Outline the Cactus
Draw a large oval shape above the pot to form the cactus body.
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Add the Ribs
Add curving vertical lines along the cactus to outline its ribbed texture.
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Draw the Spines
Draw short spines all over the cactus body.
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Color the Easy Drawing of a Cactus
First, fill the plant pot with brown and color the horizontal band orange. Then, alternate between light green and dark green shades to color the cactus.
How to Draw an Easy Cactus 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 fun coloring book page with just the outlines for you to fill in! You can either preview it or download it.