Learn how to draw a cactus with our easy step-by-step tutorial, perfect for all ages and a fun way to explore desert artistry.

This How to Draw a Cactus easy steps tutorial is so much fun. It is a simple drawing lesson for kids of all ages.

This fun and easy art project is sure to bring a little of that desert charm into your homes and classrooms! Today we’re going to learn how to draw a cactus, those tough little plants that thrive where other plants fear to tread!

This easy step-by-step guide is perfect for your kiddos to build their drawing skills and create a cool cactus picture. So, gather your art supplies, and let's get started!

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Spiky Cactus from The Desert

This drawing lesson isn't just about creating a super cute realistic cactus sketch. It's also about understanding and appreciating the different forms that nature throws our way.

Cacti are wonderful examples of nature's adaptability, surviving and even thriving in some of the harshest conditions. When I say other plants fear to tread I mean it! In a lot of places where cacti live, nothing else does!

The spiky appearance, which is the plant's way of conserving water, makes them really unique. You’ll know what I’m talking about if you’ve ever accidentally brushed into one! Maybe if the kids draw them, they can avoid that painful experience!

We're going to be drawing a simple, tall cactus planted in a cute little pot. Think about the type of cactus you'd like to draw. Is it a tall one with smaller arms sticking out like a pine tree? Or perhaps one with oval branches like a prickly pear? Don't worry if you're unsure - the great thing about this drawing tutorial is that it's adaptable to any skill level and any type of cactus you want to sketch!

Cactus Drawings

It's always a great time to explore desert themes, don't you think? And the great thing about cacti is that they come in so many different shapes and sizes. Just like us! Remember to let them know that just as every cactus is unique and suited to its environment, so are they.

Drawing and discussing these plants can open up conversations with your kids about biodiversity, adaptation, and the beauty in diversity (or just let them enjoy the process of creating! Both are good lessons!)

You could even plan an entire week around this theme, including coloring pages with different types of cacti, crafting sessions making 3D paper cactus and paint, and maybe even a non-fiction book or two about deserts.

There you have it, our fun, engaging, and simple guide on how to draw a cactus. I hope this lesson was as fun for you as it was for us. And don't worry if your first attempt didn't turn out as you expected. Drawing is a skill, and like all skills, it gets better with practice. So keep trying, and with every drawing, you'll see improvement! Happy Drawing!

Simple Cactus Drawing Tutorials for Kids

Learning to draw items in nature is always a lot of fun for drawers of any age. We love breaking down each of the drawings into simple steps. It's an easy way for kids of any age to follow along and create their own cactus drawing.

We've also created an easy tutorial with step-by-step instructions that are free to print at the bottom of the blog post. I also think having the printable drawing guide helps in making these drawings come to life.

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Before you start drawing, we also want to make sure you have the right tools. Here are the drawing paper, and drawing pencils that we like to use.

Now how to draw a cactus step by step!!

How To Draw a Cactus Plant

Start by drawing the cactus flower pot. Draw the top of the pot with a thin rectangle with round edges. From there draw a U shape. This will be the bottom of the picture so make sure you're drawing the pot towards the bottom of the sheet of paper.

Next, draw a circle coming out of the top of the pot. This will be the small cactus stem. Then draw a larger oval shape out of the other side of the top of the pot and this will be the main stem or main trunk of the cactus drawing.

Next, draw curving lines down the length of each of the cactus arms. These are the rib lines of the cactus.

Next is to draw a cactus flower at the top of the cactus. Draw a simple curving line creating the flower with a small circle in the middle.

Next, draw short lines around the outside of the two cactus arms. These are the sharp spikes of your cactus.

The final step is to outline the cactus with a black pen on the final lines and erase any extra lines you had while sketching the cactus.

The last step is to treat your new realistic cactus drawing as a coloring page and color in your cactus with your favorite crayons, colored pencils, markers, or even watercolor paint.

Happy Drawing!

We highlighted these Simple Easy Drawings along with some other fun kid's crafts in our Summer Crafts as well as May Crafts For Nationa Cactus Day- May 10th as well as our 101+ Kid's Crafts.

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How to Draw a Cactus

Learn how to draw a cactus with our easy step-by-step tutorial, perfect for all ages and a fun way to explore desert artistry.

Active Time 20 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Difficulty easy

Materials

Tools

Drawing Pencils

Instructions

Start by drawing the cactus flower pot. Draw the top of the pot with a thin rectangle with round edges. From there draw a U shape. This will be the bottom of the picture so make sure you're drawing the pot towards the bottom of the sheet of paper.
Next, draw a circle coming out of the top of the pot. This will be the small cactus stem. Then draw a larger oval shape out of the other side of the top of the pot and this will be the main stem or main trunk of the cactus drawing.
Next, draw curving lines down the length of each of the cactus arms. These are the rib lines of the cactus.
Next is to draw a cactus flower at the top of the cactus. Draw a simple curving line creating the flower with a small circle in the middle.
Next, draw short lines around the outside of the two cactus arms. These are the sharp spikes of your cactus.
The final step is to outline the cactus with a black pen on the final lines and erase any extra lines you had while sketching the cactus.
The last step is to treat your new realistic cactus drawing as a coloring page and color in your cactus with your favorite crayons, colored pencils, markers, or even watercolor paint.