How to Draw a Christmas Unicorn (Easy Step by Step)
A Christmas unicorn is fun to draw because it mixes a magical horn with holiday decorations. It is built from a tall rounded rectangle for the head, a big round body, and a row of little circles for the garland.
- Medium
- 15 minutes
- 9 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
How to draw a Christmas unicorn step by step
How to Draw a Christmas Unicorn · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Guide shapes
Lightly sketch these 2 ovals. They only show where the big parts go, so press softly. You will erase them at the end.
Step 2: The head
Draw a tall rounded shape like a soft rectangle that is a little narrower at the bottom. Leave a small gap at the top, where the horn and ears will go.
Step 3: Top of the body
Under the chin, draw a curved line that bumps upward like a hill. Then draw a short curved line going down on the left and on the right, like the sides of a big circle.
Step 4: Horn and ears
Draw a tall skinny triangle on top of the head for the horn, with a couple of little stripes across it. Add a pointy leaf-shaped ear on each side of the horn.
Step 5: The fluffy mane
Starting at the top of the head, draw a wavy cloud-shaped line down the left side of the face. Make lots of little bumps, like a puffy scarf of hair, and end it near the body.
Step 6: Eyes
Draw two small round dots in the middle of the face, side by side. Keep them the same size and at the same height.
Step 7: Legs and feet
At the bottom of the body, draw two tall rectangles for the front legs. Draw a long oval foot sticking out beside each leg, then join the feet with a gently wavy line along the bottom.
Step 8: Garland and nose
Draw a row of five circles across the top of the body, just under the chin, with a tiny circle inside some of them. Add two tiny dots on the muzzle for nostrils, and a short straight line between the legs.
Step 9: Jingle bell
Between the legs, draw a small arch shaped like an upside-down U. This is the little bell sitting on the unicorn's tummy.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your Christmas unicorn? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a reindeer with Christmas lights or how to draw a kid with a snowball next.
Tips for drawing a Christmas unicorn
- Draw the horn as a long skinny triangle first, then add the little stripes afterward.
- The garland is the trickiest part. Draw the middle circle first, then add one circle on each side so they stay evenly spaced.
- Make the two legs the same height so your unicorn sits up nicely instead of tipping over.
Free Christmas unicorn coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this Christmas unicorn coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your Christmas unicorn drawing
Try a pastel pink and purple mane with a gold horn, and red and green circles for the garland. For a creative twist, give the bell a sparkly silver color.
Christmas unicorn fun fact for kids
The unicorn is the national animal of Scotland. It has appeared on Scottish royal coats of arms for hundreds of years.
Questions about drawing a Christmas unicorn
What shapes do I need to draw a Christmas unicorn?
You need a tall rounded rectangle for the head, a big round shape for the body, a triangle for the horn, and a row of small circles for the garland.
How do I make my unicorn look cuter?
Keep the eyes small, round and the same size. A fluffy, bumpy mane and a tiny bell also add a lot of charm.
How can I make my unicorn look Christmassy?
Draw the garland of circles across the chest and add the little bell between the legs. Then color it with red, green, and gold.
