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This article will show you four different ways to draw "My Little Pony" characters. Let's begin!
Steps
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![Step 1 Draw three circles for the framework.]()
Draw three circles for the framework. Two of the circles overlap each other. -
![Step 2 Draw Twilight's four legs from the two overlapping circles, using curve lines.]()
Draw Twilight's four legs from the two overlapping circles, using curve lines.Advertisement -
![Step 3 Draw curve lines to connect to the first circle and also to draw the tail.]()
Draw curve lines to connect to the first circle and also to draw the tail. -
![Step 4 Draw the body using straight and curve lines connected to the second circle.]()
Draw the body using straight and curve lines connected to the second circle. Draw details for Twilight's mane and hair using curve lines. Also draw the visible ear. -
![Step 5 Draw details for the spiralling horn at the forehead and for the eyes and mouth.]()
Draw details for the spiralling horn at the forehead and for the eyes and mouth. -
![Step 6 Trace with a pen and erase unnecessary lines.]()
Trace with a pen and erase unnecessary lines. Add details to beautify. -
![Step 7 Color to your liking!]()
Color to your liking!
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![Step 1 Draw three circles for the framework.]()
Draw three circles for the framework. Two of the circles overlap each other. The first circle is just tangent to the second. -
![Step 2 Draw the unicorn’s four legs from the two overlapping circles using curved lines.]()
Draw the unicorn’s four legs from the two overlapping circles using curved lines. -
![Step 3 Draw details using curved lines for Rarity's mane and tail / hair.]()
Draw details using curved lines for Rarity's mane and tail / hair. -
![Step 4 Draw details for the spiralling horn at the forehead and for the eyes, mouth and ear.]()
Draw details for the spiralling horn at the forehead and for the eyes, mouth and ear. -
![Step 5 Refine the mane and tail using curved lines.]()
Refine the mane and tail using curved lines. -
![Step 6 Trace with a pen and erase unnecessary lines.]()
Trace with a pen and erase unnecessary lines. -
![Step 7 Color according to your liking!]()
Color according to your liking!
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![Step 1 Create three circles for the head and body of Rainbow Dash.]()
Create three circles for the head and body of Rainbow Dash. -
![Step 2 Draw out smaller circles for where the Rainbow Dash's legs are attached to the body and joints.]()
Draw out smaller circles for where the Rainbow Dash's legs are attached to the body and joints. Also draw lines for the legs. -
![Step 3 Draw out other details like for the tail and a guideline for the eyes to be placed on the head.]()
Draw out other details like for the tail and a guideline for the eyes to be placed on the head. -
![Step 4 Draw another guideline for her wing.]()
Draw another guideline for her wing. -
![Step 5 Start drawing the figure of the pony.]()
Start drawing the figure of the pony. -
![Step 6 Draw out the eyes and the mane.]()
Draw out the eyes and the mane. -
![Step 7 Draw out other details like the wings, the tail and lines to indicate the flow of hair from her mane.]()
Draw out other details like the wings, the tail and lines to indicate the flow of hair from her mane. -
![Step 8 Start coloring the pony with purple and pink give more detailed colors and shading.]()
Start coloring the pony with purple and pink give more detailed colors and shading. -
![Step 9 Give more detail to the drawing by adding some lines to make it more realistic.]()
Give more detail to the drawing by adding some lines to make it more realistic. -
![Step 10 Complete the coloring with more colors for the mane and tail.]()
Complete the coloring with more colors for the mane and tail. Add in a cloud with lightening for the pony’s cutie mark.
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![Step 1 Create three circles for Twilight's head and body.]()
Create three circles for Twilight's head and body. -
![Step 2 Draw out smaller circles for where the Twilight's legs are attached to the body and joints.]()
Draw out smaller circles for where the Twilight's legs are attached to the body and joints. Also draw lines for the legs. -
![Step 3 Draw out other details like the tail and a guideline for the eyes to be placed on the head.]()
Draw out other details like the tail and a guideline for the eyes to be placed on the head. -
![Step 4 Draw another oval; over the head for the mane and also a smaller oval for the nose.]()
Draw another oval; over the head for the mane and also a smaller oval for the nose. Draw a circle for the eye. -
![Step 5 Start drawing the face of the pony.]()
Start drawing the face of the pony. -
![Step 6 Draw out the entire pony.]()
Draw out the entire pony. -
![Step 7 Erase the guidelines and start coloring the pony.]()
Erase the guidelines and start coloring the pony. -
![Step 8 Give more detail to the drawing by adding some shading.]()
Give more detail to the drawing by adding some shading. -
![Step 9 Color the eyes, mane and tail.]()
Color the eyes, mane and tail. -
![Step 10 Add in a little detail like the pony’s cutie mark.]()
Add in a little detail like the pony’s cutie mark.
Community Q&A
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QuestionHow do I draw Pinkie Pie?
Community AnswerPinkie Pie might be a little bit harder than the other ponies because she is usually pictured hopping, but if you want to draw an easier version of her, you could draw her in the same pose as say, Twilight, for example. But before you grab your pencil, here are a few tips to get you started: Instead of drawing her mane with straight strokes as you would do for Twilight, you want as many crazy curves as possible. You will also want to draw her mouth in a wide smile like she is happy. If you want, you can also draw her eyes squeezed shut, or you can draw her winking. You can also use a picture from the internet to help you draw. -
QuestionHow can I make Rainbow Dash skinny and draw MLP well?
Community AnswerWhen you make the circles for the bodies, make them touch and don't make the circles too big. If you spread them apart like in the last few examples it makes the ponies look very long and fat. -
QuestionMy first try at drawing ended up no good. Is this normal?
Community AnswerYes, it happens to everyone. Just keep on trying, and you'll get the hang of it.
Tips
Things You'll Need
- Paper
- Pencil
- Pencil sharpener
- Eraser gum
- Colored pencils, crayons, markers or watercolors
About This Article
To draw Twilight Sparkle from My Little Pony, start by drawing 3 circles with 2 of them overlapping. Then, draw 4 legs extending off of the overlapping circles, using curved lines so the bottoms of the legs are rounded. Next, connect the third circle with one of the overlapping circles to make the neck, and draw a tail coming off of the other overlapping circle. After you make the neck and tail, draw the ears, mane, and horn. Finish your drawing by adding the eyes and mouth and erasing any unnecessary lines. To learn how to draw other My Little Pony characters, scroll down!
Reader Success Stories
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