How to Draw a Unicorn: Easy Unicorn Drawing for Kids Step by Step

If your kid has ever asked how to draw a unicorn, this is the tutorial to start with. A unicorn is really just a friendly pony with one magical upgrade: the horn. We build it piece by piece, head and neck first, then the body, four sturdy legs, the tall horn, three soft waves of mane, a swishy tail and a gentle eye, so even the fanciest part is just one small line at a time.

Follow the fourteen steps below on paper, or tap "Draw it live" and DrawAlong will guide each line on screen, checking every stroke as you go. By the last step there is a whole standing unicorn, ready for the most magical coloring job of the week.

How to draw a unicorn, step by step

1. 1Draw the head and neck, with a little pointy ear

   Start with the head and neck, with a little pointy ear on top. Take it slow, this is the biggest line of the whole drawing, curving down from the ear to the nose and back under the chin.

2. 2Draw the back, round bottom, and tummy all in one line

   Draw the back, round bottom, and tummy all in one line, sweeping from the neck over the body and back underneath. Now your unicorn has somewhere to keep all that magic.

3. 3Draw a straight front leg under the chest

   Draw a straight front leg under the chest, two lines down with a little rounded hoof at the bottom.

4. 4Draw a back leg under the bottom

   Draw a back leg under the bottom to match, nice and straight so your unicorn stands steady.

5. 5Draw a far front leg peeking out beside it

   Draw a far front leg peeking out beside the first one. It hides a little behind, like it is standing just past its friend.

6. 6Draw a far back leg peeking out too

   Draw a far back leg peeking out too. Four legs done, and your unicorn is standing proud!

7. 7Draw a tall magic horn on the forehead

   Now for the best part: draw a tall magic horn on the forehead, two lines that lean together and meet in a point at the top.

8. 8Draw the first soft wave of mane on the neck

   Draw the first soft wave of mane on the neck, a little curl that flips out like frosting.

9. 9Add a second mane wave below it

   Add a second mane wave below it, following the curve of the neck.

10. 10Add one more mane wave down the neck

    Add one more mane wave down the neck. Three waves make a mane fit for a fairy tale.

11. 11Draw a long swishy tail

    Draw a long swishy tail flowing out from the back, curving down like a waterfall and swooping back in.

12. 12Draw a gentle round eye

    Draw a gentle round eye on the face, so your unicorn can give you its kindest look.

13. 13Draw a little stripe across the horn

    Draw a little stripe across the horn. Unicorn horns twist like soft ice cream.

14. 14Add one more stripe up high. Magical!

    Add one more stripe up high on the horn. Magical!

Frequently asked questions

What is the easiest way to draw a unicorn for kids?

Draw a simple standing pony first and add the horn near the end. That is exactly how this tutorial works: head and neck, body, four legs, and only then the horn, mane and tail. Splitting it into fourteen small lines means no single step is harder than drawing a curve or two straight lines.

How do you draw the unicorn horn?

Two lines that start apart on the forehead and lean in to meet at a point, like a tall party hat. Then add two little stripes across it for the classic twisty look. In DrawAlong the horn is its own guided step, so kids see exactly where it sits on the head.

Is a unicorn drawing too hard for a 5 year old?

This one is designed not to be. The head and body lines are the longest, and DrawAlong checks each stroke gently, so a wobbly neck or a bumpy back still counts. Most 5 year olds finish with a little cheering on, and 6 to 8 year olds can usually do it solo.

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