How to Draw a Realistic Unicorn
Learn how to draw a realistic unicorn quickly and easily with this step-by-step tutorial in just nine steps.


In this tutorial, I will show you how to draw a realistic unicorn step by step. This lesson will be very interesting and useful for you, as you will once again train your abilities in drawing animals.
The realistic unicorn can be drawn in a variety of ways. Here the unicorn is presented in a more realistic form since the structure of the body is closest to the natural form.
A unicorn is a mythical creature that is a horse with one long horn on its forehead. This animal symbolizes nobility, power, strength, freedom, the fight against evil, and maintaining balance in the universe.
Don’t worry if something doesn’t work the first time. Practice, try again and you will notice that your artistic abilities are improving every time.
Materials
- Pencil
- Paper
- Eraser
- Coloring supplies
Time needed: 30 minutes
How to Draw a Realistic Unicorn
- Draw the front of the head.
Depict a smooth line of the same shape as in the example.
- Add details.
Depict the ear, back of the head, neck, and chest.
- Depict the back of the torso and one back leg.
From the back, draw a line that goes into the leg. Depict the thin leg and the hoof at the bottom.
- Sketch out the second back leg.
Add the back leg, which is further away from us.
- Draw one front leg.
Depict a smooth line down from the chest and draw the thin leg.
- Add the belly and the second front leg.
Draw a rounded line to draw the belly and draw the second front leg.
- Sketch out the mane and tail.
With the help of jagged lines draw the mane and the long tail.
- Depict the horn and muzzle elements.
Draw the long thin horn on the forehead. Add the eye, nose, and mouth.
- Color the drawing.
You will need dark and light shades of gray.
Finally, I invite you to download the short version PDF of this guide. This will help you return to the lesson at any convenient time.