How to Draw: Mermaids, Unicorns, And Other Cute Stuff

How to Draw: Mermaids, Unicorns, And Other Cute Stuff is an art activity for children who want to construct mermaids and magical friends themselves, using a sequence of six drawing stages.

The activity experience

Fantasy subjects give young artists a starting place for a story that goes beyond the completed picture. The How to Draw format is intended for ages 5 and up, with the character built in stages and a dedicated drawing page for practice.

The activity has a clear first task—make the pencil picture—and an optional second one: decorate the finished work. Color can give the drawing a new mood, while a setting or small added object can extend the idea. Create an imaginary meeting place for a mermaid and another magical character.

This is a good format to consider when a child asks how mermaids and magical friends are made rather than simply wanting an outline to color. The steps provide a route into the drawing, and the completed character can become the beginning of a larger art project.

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