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How to Draw a Cactus

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How to Draw a Cactus

Want to learn how to draw how to draw a cactus? This tutorial will help you do it in just 35 simple steps, with clear illustrations for each step. Whether you're a beginner or experienced, the steps below are easy to understand and follow.

You just need a pencil, drawing paper, and an eraser — then start drawing step by step!

This lesson includes 4 different ways to draw. Choose the one that suits you best!

Simple and Beautiful Cactus Drawing Tutorial for Kids

Simple and Beautiful Cactus Drawing Tutorial for Kids

5 steps

1

Step 1

First, draw the pot

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Simple and Beautiful Cactus Drawing Tutorial for Kids - Step 1
2

Step 2

Draw the body of the pot

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Simple and Beautiful Cactus Drawing Tutorial for Kids - Step 2
3

Step 3

Draw the body of the cactus

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4

Step 4

Draw the spines on the cactus

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Simple and Beautiful Cactus Drawing Tutorial for Kids - Step 4
5

Step 5

Color it to make the cactus drawing more beautiful

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Simple and Beautiful Cactus Drawing Tutorial for Kids - Step 5
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How to Draw a Cactus Under the Sun

How to Draw a Cactus Under the Sun

10 steps

1

Step 1

Draw a patch of land

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2

Step 2

Draw small flower branches growing from the patch

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3

Step 3

Draw two straight lines

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4

Step 4

Draw one cactus branch

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5

Step 5

Draw another cactus branch on the opposite side

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6

Step 6

Draw the tallest part of the cactus

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How to Draw a Cactus Under the Sun - Step 6
7

Step 7

Draw lines to create texture on the cactus

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How to Draw a Cactus Under the Sun - Step 7
8

Step 8

Draw the thorns

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9

Step 9

Draw a circle behind the cactus

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Step 10

Color the drawing

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Simple Cactus Pot Drawing Tutorial

Simple Cactus Pot Drawing Tutorial

11 steps

1

Step 1

Draw the bottom of the pot

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2

Step 2

Draw the next layer of the pot

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3

Step 3

Draw another layer for the pot

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Step 4

Draw a circle at the top to complete the pot drawing

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Step 5

Draw two straight lines

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Step 6

Draw one branch of the cactus

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Step 7

Draw another branch of the cactus

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8

Step 8

Draw the upper body of the cactus

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Step 9

Draw the spines of the cactus

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10

Step 10

Draw lines to create a rough texture for the cactus

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Step 11

Color the drawing

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Guide to Drawing a Lush Green Cactus

Guide to Drawing a Lush Green Cactus

9 steps

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Step 1

Draw a patch of land

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Guide to Drawing a Lush Green Cactus - Step 1
2

Step 2

Draw two blades of grass on the patch

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3

Step 3

Draw two lines for the lower part of the cactus

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Step 4

Draw one branch of the cactus

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Step 5

Draw another branch in the opposite direction

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Step 6

Draw the top part of the cactus body

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Guide to Drawing a Lush Green Cactus - Step 6
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Step 7

Draw curves to create texture on the cactus

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Guide to Drawing a Lush Green Cactus - Step 7
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Step 8

Draw the spines of the cactus

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Step 9

Color the drawing

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Guide to Drawing a Lush Green Cactus - Step 9
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▶Drawing tips
  • Draw lightly with a pencil first, then darken the lines when you're satisfied.
  • You don't need to draw exactly like the sample — add your own style!
  • After finishing your drawing, you can color it directly on Tomau.AI to make it more vibrant.

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