Unicorn Drawing: Free Printable & Easy Step-by-Step
Need a unicorn drawing to print? Download the one below for free, ready to color, trace or copy. Want to draw it yourself? Learn how to draw a magical unicorn with a spiral horn, a flowing mane and a flower crown. Six easy steps and a free printable practice sheet.
- Printable
- 2-page PDF: the drawing to color + all 6 steps and a colored example on one page (US Letter / A4)
- Worksheet
- 3-page PDF: all steps, a tracing page and a coloring page
- You need
- Pencil, eraser, crayons or markers
- Ages
- 5 and up
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How to Draw a Unicorn: step-by-step instructions
The new lines in each step are shown in red.
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Step 1
Draw a big round head and a neck coming down from it.
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Step 2
Draw an oval snout at the bottom of the head.
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Step 3
Add two pointy ears on top of the head.
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Step 4
Draw a tall horn in the middle with spiral lines across it.
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Step 5
Draw a flowing, wavy mane down one side and a curly bang on the forehead.
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Step 6
Finish with sleepy eyes and eyelashes, rosy cheeks, nostrils, a smile and a flower crown. Magical!
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Now color it!
Keep the unicorn white and color the mane purple, the muzzle and cheeks pink and the horn in yellow and pink stripes. The flowers in the crown are pink. Rainbow manes are welcome too!
Free printable drawing worksheet
Print all the steps on one page, then practice on the tracing sheet and finish with the coloring page. Perfect for art class, homeschool or a rainy afternoon.
Download the worksheetTips for a better unicorn drawing
- Draw the horn straight up from the middle of the forehead.
- Make the mane flow in big, soft waves.
- Closed eyes with lashes give the unicorn a sweet, sleepy look.
4 ways to make your unicorn drawing unique
- Add a flower crown or a bow to the mane.
- Draw a rainbow behind your unicorn.
- Add stars and a moon for a magical night.
- Give the mane every color of the rainbow.
Coloring your unicorn drawing
Once your drawing is finished, go over the pencil lines with a black marker or fine-liner and erase any leftover pencil. Then grab crayons, colored pencils or markers. Start with the biggest areas first and finish with the small details. Not sure which colors to use? Look at the colored example under the last step: it also prints on the steps page of the PDF. Not in the mood to draw? Print our ready-made unicorn drawing at the top of this page and jump straight to coloring.
Fun facts about unicorns
- The unicorn is the national animal of Scotland.
- Unicorns appear in stories from many different countries.
Your unicorn drawing is complete!
Great job! Every time you practice, your lines get smoother and your shapes more confident, so try drawing it again from memory tomorrow. Print the free worksheet to practice with the tracing page, and check out our other easy drawing guides below.
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