How to Draw a Unicorn Panda in 6 Simple Steps
Draw this unicorn panda in 6 easy steps with a pencil and eraser. It takes about 15 minutes and works for ages 5 and up. Print the free step-by-step page below, or draw along with the video. The page comes from Kevin Coulston’s book How to Draw: Unicorn Animals.
- Step-by-step drawing
- Ages 5+
- Grades K–2
- Easy
- About 15 min with the video
You’ll need
- Pencil and eraser
- Paper, or the printed page
- Crayons, markers or colored pencils
You’ll practice
- Breaking a drawing into simple shapes
- Following steps in order
- Adding your own details
How to Draw a Unicorn Panda (Free Cartoon Drawing Page)
Today’s post features a free drawing page from my book How to Draw: Unicorn Animals, and this one combines two favorites into a single cute character. This free page shows how to draw a unicorn panda, blending the charm of a panda bear with the fun, magical twist of a unicorn.
Unicorn animals are always a hit with kids, especially when they mix something familiar with something imaginative. Pandas are already adorable on their own, but adding a unicorn horn takes things to another level. That combination is exactly what makes this free page so fun and approachable for young artists.
If your child enjoys cute characters, animals, or fantasy-themed drawing, learning how to draw a unicorn panda is a great way to keep them engaged while building real drawing confidence.
Watch it being drawn
Watch the pencil draw it one step at a time, then grab a pencil and try it yourself.
Watch the video lesson
Prefer to draw along? Press play and pause after each step.
About How to Draw: Unicorn Animals
The free page comes from How to Draw: Unicorn Animals, a book focused entirely on cute, magical, and kid-friendly character drawing. Every animal in the book follows the same simple drawing process, making it easy for kids to move from one character to the next.
Inside the book, you’ll find a variety of unicorn animals drawn in a consistent cartoon style. Each drawing is broken down into manageable steps, helping kids build skills through repetition while still having fun.
If your child enjoys drawing animals but also loves fantasy themes, this book brings those interests together in a way that feels natural and exciting.
Why a Unicorn Panda Is So Fun to Draw
One of the reasons I enjoy creating unicorn animal drawings is that they immediately spark creativity. A unicorn panda doesn’t exist in the real world, which means there are no strict rules. Kids don’t feel pressure to make it “accurate,” they just focus on having fun.
When learning how to draw a unicorn panda, kids get to practice:
- Drawing rounded shapes for a soft, cuddly look
- Creating simple facial expressions
- Combining animal features with fantasy elements
- Keeping proportions cute and cartoony
The panda bear base keeps the drawing familiar and friendly, while the unicorn horn adds just enough imagination to make it exciting. This balance helps kids feel comfortable while still encouraging creativity.
How the Free Drawing Page Is Structured
The free page from How to Draw: Unicorn Animals walks through how to draw a unicorn panda using clear, easy-to-follow steps. Like the rest of the book, the drawing starts simple and builds gradually.
First, the panda’s head and body are drawn using basic rounded shapes. These shapes help establish the character without worrying about details too early. Next, the facial features are added in a way that keeps the expression cute and readable. After that, the unicorn horn and ears are introduced, blending naturally into the panda design. Finally, the drawing is cleaned up into a finished cartoon unicorn panda that’s ready to color.
Each step is designed so kids can stop at any point and still feel successful. They can trace, draw along, or try copying the final drawing on a blank page.
Made for Kids and Beginner Artists
This free unicorn panda page is designed with beginners in mind. The goal is to make drawing feel fun, not frustrating.
When kids learn how to draw a unicorn panda step by step, they quickly realize that drawing is something they can do, not something reserved for “artists.” The steps remove the guesswork and replace it with a process they can repeat.
This page works especially well for:
- Kids who love unicorns and cute animals
- Beginners who are just learning to draw
- Creative playtime or quiet activities
- Art warm-ups before coloring or crafts
- Kids who enjoy fantasy-themed characters
Because the drawing style is friendly and forgiving, kids are more likely to try again and experiment with their own ideas.
Unicorn Animals Drawing Book for Kids
Encouraging Creativity After the Drawing
Once kids understand the basics of how to draw a unicorn panda, many of them naturally want to personalize it. That’s where creativity really kicks in.
Some kids add wings, stars, or hearts. Others give the unicorn panda different expressions or accessories. Some turn it into a baby version, while others draw an entire group of unicorn animals together.
The step-by-step format gives them a strong starting point, but it doesn’t limit imagination. Instead, it gives kids the confidence to explore new ideas without feeling stuck.
Part of the How to Draw Series
How to Draw: Unicorn Animals is part of my larger How to Draw series of art books. Each book in the series focuses on a specific theme while keeping the same step-by-step approach.
Once kids understand how the process works, they can apply it across different subjects without starting from scratch. Learning how to draw a unicorn panda becomes a stepping stone to drawing other unicorn animals and cartoon characters.
This consistency helps kids build confidence quickly and keeps drawing fun instead of intimidating.
Try the Free Unicorn Panda Drawing Page
If you’re looking for a fun and creative activity, this free page is a great introduction to how to draw a unicorn panda. It’s simple enough for beginners, cute enough to keep kids interested, and flexible enough to encourage imagination.
Free Activity Page (save and print):
Whether your child draws it once or turns it into a whole series of unicorn animals, the goal is the same: make drawing enjoyable while building real skills.
If they enjoy this free page, How to Draw: Unicorn Animals includes many more step-by-step drawings just like it, all designed to help kids feel confident, creative, and excited to keep drawing.
Draw it 3 ways
Every FirstArtBooks theme comes in three formats. Trace it, draw it step by step, or copy it square by square: the more ways kids draw a character, the better they know it.
- How to Draw
Draw it step by stepYou’re on this pageSee all How to Draw books - Trace Then Color
Trace Then Color a Unicorn JellyfishA close cousin · Ages 3+See all Trace Then Color books - Draw by Grid
How to Draw a Giraffe with a Unicorn HornA close cousin · Ages 7+See all Draw by Grid books
Finished? Draw the scene next
- Add a background: draw the other animal it’s half of, meeting it for the first time.
- Write one line under your picture to finish this story:
They looked at each other and said…
That’s a picture book page. Draw two more and you have a whole story.
Draw it, then write about it
Give your unicorn panda a name and a job. What makes it happy, and what makes it grumpy? Write two or three sentences.
Directed drawing and writing worksheets for this lesson: Unicorn Panda Directed Drawing and Writing Worksheet, with a kindergarten, 1st grade and 2nd–3rd grade writing page.
Print a draw-and-write sheet: a box for the drawing and lines for the story. Primary lines (K–2) · Regular lines (grades 2–5)
Want to make it a whole story? Try the comic story starter or fold a mini-book in Story Studio.
Common mistakes and quick fixes
- It’s hard to tell which two animals it is.
- Keep the most famous part of each animal clear: the horn, the trunk, the stripes or the tail.
- The two halves don’t join.
- Draw one smooth body line where the animals meet, then add details on each side.
- Too many details at once.
- Draw the big shapes first. Spots, stripes and scales come last.
- Pressing hard from the very first step.
- Use light, sketchy lines first. You can erase them easily and go over the lines you keep at the end.
More in 10 common drawing mistakes kids make.
Talk about it
For the grown-up: ask one or two of these while your child draws. There are no wrong answers.
- Which two animals is this made of? Which parts came from each?
- What would you mix together to invent a new animal?
- Which part are you proudest of?
- What colors will you use, and why?
More ideas in 25 questions to ask kids about their art.
Questions about this drawing lesson
What age is this unicorn panda drawing lesson for?
Ages 5 and up (about grades K to 2). Younger kids can follow along with a grown-up, one step at a time.
How long does it take?
About 15 minutes, including time to pause the video. Kids who add their own details or a background often keep going longer.
What supplies do you need?
Pencil and eraser; paper, or the printed page; crayons, markers or colored pencils.
What size does it print?
US Letter (8.5 by 11 inches). Use Print this page or Download PDF above. On A4 paper, choose “Fit to page” in the print settings.
Can kids draw the unicorn panda without printing the page?
Yes. Draw on any paper and copy one step at a time from the screen, or pause the video after each step. Classroom mode shows one step at a time, full screen.
For teachers: grade, timing and standards
Grades K–2, about 15 minutes. Step-by-step drawing, easy level. The video does the teaching: press play and let students draw along.
National Core Arts Standards (visual arts)
- VA:Cr2 Organize and develop artistic ideas and work: students build drawing skills by following a sequence of steps.
- VA:Cr3 Refine and complete artistic work: students add their own details, expressions and color to finish the character.
See every lesson by standard, plus the math in grid drawing, on the arts standards map.
Copies: print as many as your class needs. Use classroom mode above to show one step at a time on your board. More in the teacher resources, the Animal Mashups hub and our no-prep sub plans.
Get the free Unicorns, Mermaids and Mashups Pack
12 printable unicorn, mermaid and mashup pages to draw, trace and color, sent with your welcome email. After that, Kevin’s newsletter brings new free pages and book news.
Take the idea into a book
Want more characters to draw, trace or color? Explore these related books and see which approach fits your next creative session.
How to Draw: Unicorn Animals
By Kevin Coulston
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Trace Then Color: Unicorn Animals
By Kevin Coulston
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Draw by Grid: Unicorn Animals
By Kevin Coulston
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