How to draw a unicorn - a free unicorn drawing guide

What can we use if we don't have an eraser or colored pencils?

If you don't have an eraser or colored pencils, use a soft cloth or kneaded eraser to remove pencil guidelines as instructed in 'Erase extra pencil guidelines' and substitute crayons, washable markers, or watercolors for the coloring materials when you 'color the unicorn'.

My unicorn's head and body don't look right—how can I fix the proportions?

If the head and body look off, lightly sketch the medium-sized oval for the head and the larger oval for the body (steps 1–2), adjust their placement before drawing the neck (step 3), and only darken outlines once the proportions look balanced.

How can I adapt the steps for younger or older kids?

For younger children, simplify by tracing large oval templates for the head and body (steps 1–2) and letting them draw simple legs and color with washable markers, while older kids can add a spiraled horn detail (step 6), layered mane strands (step 8), and shading on the belly and under the neck (step 13) for more realism.

What are some ways to personalize or enhance the finished unicorn before sharing?

To personalize the drawing, add patterned mane and tail colors (steps 8–9), glitter glue or stickers on the horn (step 6), a decorated background around the body, and write your unicorn's name before sharing on DIY.org.