How to Draw a Unicorn Axolotl (Easy Video Lesson for Kids)
Draw this unicorn axolotl step by step with a pencil and eraser. It takes about 15 minutes and works for ages 5 and up. Follow the steps below, or draw along with the video.
- 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
Bring a touch of magic to your child’s creative time with Trace Then Color: Unicorn Animals! This adorable tracing and coloring book features 50 cute and whimsical animal characters—each with their very own unicorn horn!
Unicorn Axolotl Drawing Video Tutorial:
Designed with easy-to-follow tracing guides, this book makes drawing simple and enjoyable for kids while inspiring their imaginations. Little artists will have a blast bringing these charming unicorn animals to life with vibrant colors and creative designs.
Why Kids Will Love This Book:
- Simple Tracing Pages: Perfect for young kids to follow and enjoy.
- Adorable Unicorn Animals: Includes jungle animals, farm animals, pets, and sea creatures.
- Boosts Creativity: Encourages artistic expression and imaginative storytelling.
- Hours of Fun: Keeps children engaged with endless creative possibilities.
Perfect for kids ages 3 and up, Trace Then Color: Unicorn Animals is ideal for quiet time, rainy days, or family fun. Watch your child’s artistic confidence grow as they explore a world of magical animals, from playful pets to majestic jungle friends.
Let creativity soar with this enchanting tracing and coloring book full of unicorn-inspired animal friends!
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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
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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 axolotl a name and a job. What makes it happy, and what makes it grumpy? Write two or three sentences.
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?
- What name fits this character?
- Which step was the trickiest? What did you do to get past it?
More ideas in 25 questions to ask kids about their art.
Questions about this drawing lesson
What age is this unicorn axolotl 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?
Nothing needs printing: draw along on any paper, Letter or A4.
Can kids draw the unicorn axolotl 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.
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. More in the teacher resources, the Animal Mashups hub and our no-prep sub plans.
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