How to Draw a Cartoon Cactus

Start by sketching a simple tall oval or rounded rectangle for the main cactus body. Add one or two smaller curved arms sticking out from the sides to give it personality. Keep the shapes soft and simple. Lightly draw vertical lines to suggest the cactus ribs. Add small dots or tiny V-shapes along the ribs for the spines, but don’t overdo it. Give your cactus a friendly face with two small eyes and a simple smile to make it feel fun and approachable. Finish by cleaning up your lines, adding light shading along one side, and drawing a small patch of ground or a flower pot at the base.