Kids go through phases, and right now absolutely everything in this house has a horn and sparkles. I honestly don’t completely get the hype.
But I know better than to argue with a four-year-old demanding more unicorn coloring pages before breakfast. It is a battle you will never win. You just have to surrender to the magic and the mess.
Keeping a fresh stash of coloring pages of a unicorn on hand is basically my main survival strategy at this point. It keeps the peace.
We made sure this specific collection has a little bit of everything to stop the inevitable sibling bickering. Grab whatever you need from the grid below.
Featured Unicorn Coloring Pages
I think this little unicorn has found the coziest seat in the sky, perched on a cloud shaped like a heart. I’d go for a peachy-pink cloud and a rainbow mane, but I’ve learned never to argue with a child who insists unicorns need green polka dots.
I think this little unicorn has the right idea if you’re having rainbow cake, make it a giant slice! I’d let the kids pick a different color for every layer, even if that means inventing a few new rainbow rules.
I love how this unicorn stands so proudly above the hills, with its flowing mane just begging for a few golden sunrise streaks. I’d try soft peach skies and a grassy green hill, though a purple mane would be awfully hard to resist!
I have a soft spot for this little unicorn zooming down a rainbow on a skateboard, apparently, hooves are no excuse not to learn a new trick! I’d leave the rainbow colors up to the kids, because a pink-and-lime ramp sounds perfectly sensible in unicorn land.
I love how Charlie’s two curious friends turn a simple stroll into a little adventure, you can almost hear them asking where they’re going next. I’d leave the trail pale and give each friend a wonderfully bright mane, because a walk is always better with a splash of silliness.
I love how this little chibi unicorn swaps a graceful gallop for a skateboard, leaving a rainbow trailing behind like it’s showing off at the park. I’d give the wheels a bright pop of orange, but I suspect the glitter crayons will claim the rainbow first.
That little unicorn hugging its cloud pillow looks exactly how I feel when I finally get the sofa to myself. I’d pick soft lilac for its mane and let the kids decide whether a cloud pillow needs rainbow polka dots, mine certainly would!
Those rosy cheeks and that little flower crown make this unicorn look like it’s just been complimented on its garden. I’d leave a few pastel crayons nearby, though I have a soft spot for kids who decide every flower needs to be orange.
I love how Pinkie Pie’s bouncy little pose makes that rainbow trail of sparkles feel like a celebration over absolutely nothing which is sometimes the best kind. I’d leave a few sparkles white to help them twinkle, but a rainbow with three shades of purple sounds perfectly lovely too.
I love how this unicorn pauses for a quiet drink, with moonlight on its mane and little ripples in the forest stream. I’d reach for soft blues and silvery grays here, though a pink mane would be a perfectly sensible bit of unicorn magic.
I love how the glowing moon makes this unicorn’s graceful outline stand out it feels like a quiet little bit of magic before bedtime. I’d try deep blues and purples for the sky, though I’d never argue with a pink moon!
I’d give this unicorn a soft, silvery coat and let those runes along its side glow in bright turquoise or gold. There’s something lovely about a creature that looks ready to trot across a real meadow but has a little secret magic tucked into its fur.
Highlighted Unicorn Coloring Pages
Knee-Deep in Wildflowers
This realistic horse stands calmly in the middle of a dense field. The tall wildflowers reach almost up to its knees.
It is a detailed drawing that older kids usually gravitate towards. All those tiny petals take some real patience to fill in properly.
Raising the Sun
Here we have a regal alicorn lifting the sun over a kingdom. She has a flowing mane and massive wings spread wide.
A bridge leads right up to the castle spires in the background. My oldest daughter loves using her gel pens for the castle details here.
Woodland Tea Party
A cartoon unicorn is hosting a little tea party outdoors. She has woodland friends joining her at the table including a rabbit and a squirrel.
There is even a small deer sitting on a stool. It is just a fun scene with teacups and scattered flowers.
Riding Through the Crystals
This is a fun one featuring a baby dragon riding on a unicorn’s back. They are exploring a dark cave filled with sharp crystals.
The dragon looks so happy just hitching a ride. It is a great chance to use some neon colors on those rock formations.
Butterfly Wings in Flight
Instead of feathered wings this little pony has giant butterfly wings. She is flying right above a field of large flowers.
Small clouds dot the sky behind her. I think this one is perfect for toddlers who just want to scribble blocks of color.
The Crystal Palace Queen
This majestic queen is wearing a detailed crown and a thick necklace. She is standing proudly right in front of a crystal palace.
Her tail trails elegantly along the ground. It is definitely one of our more intricate designs for kids who want a challenge.
Standing Beneath the Waterfall
A realistic unicorn stands gracefully in the shallow water of a stream. A rushing waterfall serves as the backdrop here.
The way the light catches its horn makes for a cool drawing. You can almost hear the water crashing down on the rocks.
Baking Sparkly Cupcakes
This adorable character is wearing a chef’s apron and busy in the kitchen. She is mixing batter in a bowl right next to three baked cupcakes.
You can see a window and some kitchen supplies in the background. My kids always argue over who gets to color the frosting.
Tips for Coloring Unicorn Color Pages
1. Nailing that Flowing Alicorn Mane
When you are coloring the princess raising the sun you have to get the mane right. Her hair is huge and flowing like it has a life of its own. It is basically the main focal point of the whole page. I always tell my girls to use three different shades for it.
Start with a light pastel base. Then add darker streaks to show movement. It makes the whole drawing pop.
2. Making the Cave Crystals Glow
The picture with the baby dragon in the crystal cave can look muddy if you are not careful. If your kid just colors the whole cave brown the crystals get lost completely. You need some contrast to make it work.
We like to use neon pens for the crystals themselves. Or rather just the brightest markers we can find in the junk drawer. Then we lightly shade the rocks around them with a grey crayon. It makes the crystals look like they are actually glowing in the dark.
3. Organizing the Tea Party Colors
The tea party scene has a lot of characters packed into one space. You have the unicorn, the rabbit, the squirrel, and the deer all sitting together. It can easily turn into a chaotic mess of fur. I’ve seen enough ruined kitchen tables to know that much.
I suggest picking a specific color theme for the tea set first. Maybe make all the cups and the teapot a cherry red. It anchors the whole picture and breaks up the animal colors. All this color theory comes down to one thing: just don’t overcomplicate it.
4. Coloring the Rushing Waterfall
That realistic unicorn standing by the waterfall is gorgeous but tricky. Water is never just one flat color especially when it is moving fast. It is a lot like painting a house exterior where the natural light changes everything. You want it to look wet and active.
Try leaving some thin white spaces uncolored to look like splashing water. Layer light blue and a tiny bit of green near the bottom rocks. It gives the water some actual depth.
5. Adding Sparkle to the Cupcakes
The baking unicorn is a huge hit in my house. But you cannot just color those three cupcakes a boring color. They are supposed to have sparkly frosting. Finding unicorn printable coloring pages is totally worth the kitchen mess later.
We actually break out the glitter glue for this specific page. Once the crayon work is done we dot glitter on top of the cupcakes. This might cause a bit of an inconvenience when it dries . . . but the kids absolutely love the final result.
6. Shading the Butterfly Wings
Notice how the flying cartoon unicorn does not have feathered wings. She has smooth butterfly wings instead. This completely changes how you should approach coloring them. My coffee is cold again.
Feathered wings look good in white or soft grey. But butterfly wings need bold symmetry. Have your child try mirroring the colors on each side like a real monarch butterfly.
7. Tackling the Crystal Palace
The queen standing in front of the crystal palace is super detailed. The palace itself takes up almost the entire upper half of the page. It can be overwhelming for younger kids. I think sometimes they just want to mash a purple crayon into the paper until it snaps in half, and honestly I can’t even blame them because we all have those days.
Remind them that crystals reflect light. They do not have to color every single facet a dark color. Leaving some of the palace pure white actually makes it look like cold heavy glass.
8. Not All Grass is Green
The realistic unicorn knee-deep in wildflowers is a beautiful scene. But there are a lot of flowers and leaves clustered around its legs. Trust me they will ignore the flowers completely if you don’t point them out. Most kids will just grab a green crayon and aggressively scribble the bottom half.
Encourage them to pick out the flower heads first with bright pinks. Once the flowers are done they can softly fill in the green around them. It is great practice for their fine motor skills. And what follows from this? They might actually learn some patience.