How to draw a unicorn – easy tutorials + pictures

by John Griffith
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Drawing is one of the most relaxing and therapeutic experiences. It is said to have positive impact on your overall mental health, as well as your creativity and imagination. Furthermore, it improves memory, problem solving and communication skills. It is just something you can do to get your mind off of everything that might be troubling you. Which is why, if it is something that you love to do, you should totally take time to perfect and hone your skills. So, in this article we have gathered some of the easiest tutorials on how to draw a unicorn. What’s more, we have plenty of pictures you can take inspiration from.

Agnes from Despicable Me with her favorite unicorn

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How to draw a unicorn?

A unicorn is a mythical creature, portrayed as a white horse-like animal with a single large, pointed, spiralling horn coming out of its forehead. It is depicted in many folklore tales and legends. It is a symbol of purity and grace and its horn is said to have healing powers. Unicorns are quite popular in modern day and in popular culture. You can find them tattooed on people’s bodies, as well as drawn on their clothes and accessories. Nowadays, unicorns are a symbol of fantasy and rarity.

Now, when it comes to drawing a unicorn you have lots of freedom. Since it is a creature that is mythical, it can be reimagined as you decide. Just let your creativity and imagination run wild. In general, the unicorn is described as a white animal. However, many people use different colors for its mane and horn. Most popular is probably the mane in rainbow colors. Even if you don’t use any colors and choose to opt for the simplicity of a pencil, a unicorn drawing can be just as beautiful. So, scroll down through our gallery to find simple black and white sketches, watercolor and acrylic paintings, as well as simple and easy tutorials on how to draw a unicorn.

Simple, yet beautiful black and white unicorn

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This can be a beautiful tattoo

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The way the colors are combined makes for a stunning drawing

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Acrylic paintings are beautiful when done right

painting of a unicorn with turquoise mane, how to draw a unicorn, drawn on blue background with white stars

This looks like it can be real

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Is it a zebra? Is it a unicorn? Maybe it can be both

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Absolutely breathtaking watercolor painting

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Stunning pencil drawing of a beautiful kawaii unicorn

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Creative way of using watercolor for the unicorn’s rainbow colored mane

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The connection between a woman and a unicorn can be a symbol of how rare she is as a person

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woman with rainbow colored hair in a braid, unicorn drawing easy, gold unicorn horn and ears, pink floral crown

woman wearing a yellow dress, red shoes, riding a black unicorn, unicorn drawing easy, painting on brown background

This is such a fun and cute drawing

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Yet another option for a beautiful tattoo

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Nowadays, unicorns are believed to symbolise fantasy and rarity

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blonde woman wearing red floral crown, standing next to a unicorn with blue mane, cute unicorn drawings, drawn on pink background

Watercolor examples

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This is absolutely stunning and is drawn just with a few colored pencils

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How to draw a unicorn girl – anime example

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Step-by-step tutorial – how to draw a cute unicorn

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This painting looks like it came straight out of a fairytale

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Another step-by-step drawing tutorial

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Beautiful example of a unicorn girl made with pencils

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black and white pencil sketch, three different unicorn and one horn with a ribbon, how to draw a cute unicorn

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How to draw a girl riding a unicorn

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How to draw a unicorn emoji – yet another easy and simple step-by-step-tutorial

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Super realistic painting of a gorgeous white unicorn

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How to draw a kawaii unicorn

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And here is a tutorial on how to draw unicorn horns

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Follow this tutorial for beautiful results

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Beautiful painting worthy of a real art gallery

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Cute fantasy sketch

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Unicorn in motion

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Step-by-step tutorials

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Dreamy and beautiful cute painting

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John Griffith
John Griffith

John Griffith is a young, passionate journalist. Writing has been John’s hobby ever since he was a boy. He has worked in some of the UK’s most successful news portals over the course of his professional career but found his forever home at Archzine.

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