Unicorns are pure magic, which makes them perfect for creative coloring. There are no realistic colors to worry about.
Rainbow manes
Color the mane in stripes of red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple. For a smoother look, blend each color into the next. See blending colors for kids.
Pastel unicorns
Soft pinks, lavenders, mint and baby blue make a dreamy unicorn. Use light pressure for pastel colors.
Sparkly horns
- Gold or silver gel pen
- Glitter glue
- Swirl stripes in two colors
See gel pens and metallic markers.
Magical backgrounds
- Clouds and rainbows
- Stars and moons for a night sky
- Castles and flower fields
Unicorn twists
Trace Then Color: Unicorn Animals turns all kinds of animals into unicorns. Kids can color a unicorn cat, unicorn dog or unicorn sea creature, mixing realistic animal colors with magical ones.
More magical pages
- Trace Then Color: Mermaids, Unicorns and Other Cute Stuff
- Trace Then Color: Fairies, Princesses and Other Cute Stuff
See mermaid coloring ideas and fairy and princess coloring.
Let kids make their own unicorn rules: What is this unicorn’s magic power? What does it eat?
Questions parents ask
What age loves unicorns most?
Often preschool through early elementary, but unicorns have fans of every age.
Are unicorns only for girls?
No. Any child can love unicorns.
How can unicorn coloring build skills?
Rainbow stripes build color knowledge and control, and blending builds technique.
About Kevin Coulston
Kevin Coulston is a cartoonist and member of the National Cartoonists Society who has written and illustrated more than 100 drawing, tracing and coloring books for kids, including the Trace Then Color series. Meet Kevin or browse all his books on FirstArtBooks.com.
