I started this project a while back to practice some basic rigging and to experiment with stylized texturing.
In the end I used a single handpainted texture with box mapping for all the materials, with some changes in the shader for different colors and surfaces. Quick and dirty but I think it works.
All feedback is welcome!
Turnaround
Some more renders
Original concept by Spudonkey :
lovely! amazing materials
cute,we need more work of this type,maybe an animation with it
i for one welcome our new cactus overlords, even if they are a bit prickley at times. 
funny concept. good outcome
I can bet that this will be featured soon.
I featured you on BlenderNation, have a great weekend!
Thank you Bart!
Can we see this texture? You’ve done magical work here, I’d love a peek behind the curtain 
Awesome, thanks Bart!
That’s cute and I like what you made out of the concept.
The only problem is, I want to see it do more things! Like run or walk sideways like a crab.
greetings, Kologe
Thanks Kologe, maybe I’ll add more animations in the future!
Very nice! Kinda cute. I feel that the cactus could’ve had some more love. It’s kinda in the background at the moment. Perhaps make the greens warmer and the flowers (?) more pink, to make it stand out more.
Yes I think you’re right, I should have spent a little more time on the cactus. Thanks for the feedback!
