How To Draw A Unicorn with this how-to video and step-by-step drawing instructions. How to draw cartoons for beginners and kids.
Please see the drawing tutorial in the video below
You can refer to the simple step-by-step drawing guide below
Step 1
Start by drawing two connected curved spikes on the upper left part of your paper. This forms the mane at the top of the unicorn’s head.
Then draw a pointed oval on both sides of the mane to create the unicorn’s ears.
To ensure that the unicorn will be drawn in the center, you can create reference lines by drawing an intersecting horizontal and vertical line on your paper.
This will divide your paper into four blanks. The upper left space marks where you should draw the mane and ears.
This ensures that there is enough space for the entire unicorn’s head and body.
Step 2
Create a Unicorn’s Head Outline
Draw the unicorn head just below the mane and ears that we drew in the previous step. Don’t forget to emphasize the unicorn’s jaw and muzzle.
The shape of the unicorn’s head should look like a typical horse’s head.
Step 3
Then draw the Long Mane of the Unicorn
Draw a long narrow shape along the back of the unicorn’s neck. This creates the long, thick mane of the unicorn.
Remember that the two curls that we drew in the first step and the mane that we are drawing in this step should be directly connected.
Remember to add spiky curls on the mane for added texture, making the mane look soft and realistic!
Step 4
Next, Sketch the Unicorn’s Body
Draw an irregular oval to the side below the unicorn’s head. This shape makes up the body of the unicorn.
Make sure that both sides of the torso are rounded, creating the muscular silhouette of the unicorn.
Step 5
Then draw the unicorn’s front legs
Below the unicorn’s chest, draw two parallel vertical lines with a horizontal line at the bottom. This creates a unicorn’s front leg.
Then draw a similar shape right next to the first front leg to complete the unicorn’s front legs. Because the unicorn’s face is to the side, the front paws on the back can’t be seen at all.
Don’t forget to erase any lines on the torso that overlap the inside of the legs! This will ensure that your drawing looks neat and most importantly, refined.
Step 6
Complete all four legs of the Unicorn
Repeat the previous step below the bottom back of the unicorn. This creates the unicorn’s hind legs..
After completing this step, all four legs of the unicorn will be fully formed, as shown in the illustration above.
Step 7
Then add the unicorn hair tail
Draw a curved shape with a pointed end attached to the unicorn’s lower back.
This creates the unicorn’s thick and hairy tail.
Step 8
Next, draw the unicorn’s sharp horn
Draw a pointed, narrow shape attached to the unicorn’s forehead. This creates the sharp horn — one of the unicorn’s most distinctive physical features.
Then, draw a horizontal line just over the edge of each foot, creating the shape of the hooves, essentially the soles of their feet.
Step 9
More patterns and details on Unicorn
Draw two parallel diagonal lines across the unicorn’s horns. Then draw a vertical oval inside the ear to form the inner ear
Then draw a curved line to create the outline of the unicorn’s snout. Next, draw an oval for the eyes and a small shaded circle inside the muzzle for the nose.
Moving on to the details of the unicorn’s body, draw a curved line at the bottom of the body to outline the underside of the body.
Now that we have successfully drawn a magic unicorn, it’s time to take the much-awaited step, which is unicorn coloring!
Unicorns are often depicted with a white color, signifying purity and grace. However, it is believed that unicorns also exist in a variety of colors such as silver, green, and more vibrant colors.