Ideas and tips for colouring the unicorn sleeping on the moon
To begin coloring this drawing, you can use soft pastel tones that complement the unicorn’s sweetness. The unicorn’s body can be a light white or pale pink, with light shadows added using colored pencils or pastels to give it more depth. The mane and tail are perfect for playing with rainbow colors: try blues, purples, and pinks to create a magical effect. You can even add sparkles with metallic pencils or glitter to give a sense of an enchanted glow.
The crescent moon can be colored in silver or soft yellow tones to create an ethereal effect as if illuminated by starlight. The stars surrounding the unicorn can be yellow, silver, or gold, and you can use gradient techniques to make some shine brighter than others, giving the night sky a magical atmosphere.
An interesting trick is to use watercolors for the background sky, creating a soft gradient from blue to purple, or even adding a touch of pink for a more dreamy effect. Shadows on the unicorn and the moon can be applied softly with graphite pencils or darker tones of the main colors you’ve chosen, adding more dimensionality to the scene.
Inspiration
This drawing tells the story of a sweet unicorn that has found the perfect place to rest on the moon, in a sky full of stars. The image evokes calm and happy dreams as if the unicorn is floating among the clouds. This type of scene is full of symbolism, as unicorns represent purity, magic, and good dreams, and in many cultures, the moon is seen as a protector during the night. Could this little unicorn be dreaming of a magical adventure among the stars?
A fun fact about unicorns is that in ancient European legends, it was believed that only those with pure hearts could see them. Maybe those who color this drawing are special enough to see it come to life in their dreams!