Free drawing guide
How to draw a cute unicorn step by step
This unicorn has a short body, a spiral horn and a curly mane. Start with the face, add the horn and the mane, then the body, the legs and the tail. In each picture, the new part is pink, so you always know what to draw next.
- Easy
- About 15 minutes
- 6 steps
What you need
- Paper
- A pencil and an eraser
- Colored pencils, markers or crayons
How to draw a unicorn step by step
In each picture, the new part is pink. Draw it, then go on to the next step.
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Draw the face
Draw a rounded muzzle with a small nostril and a smile. Add a curved line for a closed eye with lashes.
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Add the horn and mane
Draw a pointed horn with spiral lines on top of the head, a small ear next to it and curly hair over the forehead.
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Draw the mane and neck
Draw the mane falling down the back of the neck in big curls. Then draw the chest and the back of the body.
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Draw the body and legs
Draw a short round body and four short legs. Add a line near the bottom of each leg for the hooves.
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Add the tail and heart
Draw a long curly tail at the back and a small heart on the side of the body.
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Color your unicorn
Go over the final lines. Color the body white, the mane and tail pink, purple and yellow, the horn gold and the hooves purple.
All steps in one picture
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Questions
How do I draw a unicorn horn?
Draw a tall, narrow triangle on top of the head and add a few slanted lines across it for the spiral. Step 2 shows the shape.
How do I draw a unicorn face?
Draw a rounded muzzle with a nostril and a smile, then a curved line for a closed eye with lashes. Step 1 shows the face.
Is this unicorn easy enough for kids?
Yes. It is built from simple shapes, and most kids from about 6 can follow it. Younger children can draw it together with a grown-up.
How long does it take to draw this unicorn?
About 15 minutes for the outline. Coloring takes a little longer.
