How to Draw a Unicorn

Last Updated: December 8, 2022

The unicorn is one of the most popular mythical creatures. A unicorn is a strong, wild and fierce creature. There are different ways to depict a unicorn, so this article has a traditional version, a cartoon version, and a cute version. Choose the style that fits your needs.

Method 1

Method 1 of 3:

A Traditional Unicorn

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Sample traditional unicorn.
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Draw a circle for the base of the head, and use the guidelines to position the snout.

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Then create the ear.
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Create a long pointed shape for the horn with curve lines around it.
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Draw the body. Add more lines to make the muscles more visible.
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Draw the left front leg.
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Draw the right leg.
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Draw left back leg.
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Followed by the right leg.
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Add the hair on the head portion.
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Create the hairy tail.
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Add lots more details
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Add the outlines to the unicorn
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Remove the guidelines. You’re done with it. Keep up the good work!
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Finished.

Method 2

Method 2 of 3:

A Cartoon Unicorn

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Sample cartoon unicorn.
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Draw two horizontal oblongs and a circle. The longer oblong and the circle overlap each other at the upper right. This will be the framework.
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Draw the unicorn’s four legs and hooves from the two overlapping circles, using straight and curve lines.
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Draw curve lines to connect to the oblong at the left and also to draw the details of the head – eyes, nose, and mouth.
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Draw details for the spiralling horn at the forehead.
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Draw the ears using rounded curves extending from the head.
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Draw the tail using curve lines.
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Draw using the curve lines to refine the sketches of the legs, hooves, and tail.
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Trace with a pen and erase unnecessary lines. Add details to beautify.
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Color to your liking!

Method 3

Method 3 of 3:

A Cute Unicorn

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Sample cute unicorn.
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Start by drawing a little horn.
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Add the eyes. Draw two small circles under the horn. Add a dot in each circle.
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Fill in the face area. Draw the curve of face and ears.
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Form the body. Create two curves of a body, as shown in the picture.
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Add legs. Draw four small rectangles to form the cute unicorn's legs.
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Add details on the unicorn's face. Also add details to each leg.
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Draw a little tail.
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Add fur. Draw fluffy fur on the unicorn's back.
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Add some color in this cute unicorn. All done!
- You can make it to be more nutty by put the tongue under its face.
- For ultimate zaniness, add small hearts in each eye.

Community Q&A

Question

How can I make my drawing prettier?

Community Answer

You can try shading your drawing in, with lighter colors In the middle and darker colors on the edges. Try shading wherever the light source would cast darker shadows.
Question

I can't draw anything. How can I get started?

Community Answer

When you're drawing, make sure you are focused. This will help you avoid making mistakes. Also, if you are in a loud place, you could become startled while you are drawing and quite possibly mess up. Also, keep an image in your mind about what you want your drawing to look like. As you see the image, let the lines flow through your arm and out on to the paper. Drawing takes lots of time and practice.
Question

How do I just draw the horn?

Andrew Barrientos

Community Answer

Draw a really skinny triangle and add curved lines inside of it. Once you've done that, you can add whatever details or effects you'd like.