How to Draw My Little Ponies

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My Little Pony collector Keegan Byington explains the basics of drawing MLP characters

Reviewed by Keegan Byington

Last Updated: January 26, 2026

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• Twilight Sparkle
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• Rarity
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• Rainbow Dash
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• Twilight Sparkle II
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• Q&A
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This article will show you four different ways to draw "My Little Pony" characters. Let's begin!

Simple Tips for Drawing My Little Ponies

My Little Pony collector Keegan Byington says to start by sketching the basic body shapes, like circles for the head, torso, and hindquarters. Consider the style of pony you want to draw when adding details. For example, G1 ponies are more like real horses, while G5 ponies have big, front-facing eyes and small muzzles

Steps

Method 1

Method 1 of 4:

Twilight Sparkle

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1. 
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   Draw three circles for the framework. Two of the circles overlap each other.
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   Draw Twilight's four legs from the two overlapping circles, using curve lines.
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   Draw curve lines to connect to the first circle and also to draw the tail.
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   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.
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   Draw details for the spiralling horn at the forehead and for the eyes and mouth.
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   Trace with a pen and erase unnecessary lines. Add details to beautify.
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   Color to your liking!
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Method 2

Method 2 of 4:

Rarity

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1. 
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   Draw three circles for the framework. Two of the circles overlap each other. The first circle is just tangent to the second.
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   Draw the unicorn’s four legs from the two overlapping circles using curved lines.
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   Draw details using curved lines for Rarity's mane and tail / hair.
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   Draw details for the spiralling horn at the forehead and for the eyes, mouth and ear.
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   Refine the mane and tail using curved lines.
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   Trace with a pen and erase unnecessary lines.
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   Color according to your liking!
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Method 3

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Rainbow Dash

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1. 
   1
   Create three circles for the head and body of Rainbow Dash.
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   Draw out smaller circles for where the Rainbow Dash's legs are attached to the body and joints. Also draw lines for the legs.
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   Draw out other details like for the tail and a guideline for the eyes to be placed on the head.
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   Draw another guideline for her wing.
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   Start drawing the figure of the pony.
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   Draw out the eyes and the mane.
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   Draw out other details like the wings, the tail and lines to indicate the flow of hair from her mane.
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   Start coloring the pony with purple and pink give more detailed colors and shading.
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   Give more detail to the drawing by adding some lines to make it more realistic.
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    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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Method 4

Method 4 of 4:

Twilight Sparkle II

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1. 
   1
   Create three circles for Twilight's head and body.
2. 
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   Draw out smaller circles for where the Twilight's legs are attached to the body and joints. Also draw lines for the legs.
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   Draw out other details like the tail and a guideline for the eyes to be placed on the head.
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   Draw another oval; over the head for the mane and also a smaller oval for the nose. Draw a circle for the eye.
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   Start drawing the face of the pony.
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   Draw out the entire pony.
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   Erase the guidelines and start coloring the pony.
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   Give more detail to the drawing by adding some shading.
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   Color the eyes, mane and tail.
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    Add in a little detail like the pony’s cutie mark.
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• Question

  How do I draw Pinkie Pie?

  

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  Pinkie Pie can be more challenging due to her typical hopping poses, but you can simplify this by drawing her in a static pose like Twilight's. Focus on her distinctive mane by using numerous, dynamic curves instead of straight strokes, and give her a wide, happy smile. You might also draw her eyes squeezed shut or winking to capture her personality, and using reference images from the internet can be very helpful.

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  How can I effectively draw Rainbow Dash and other My Little Pony characters with appropriate proportions?

  

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  When creating the foundational body circles, ensure they touch and are not excessively large. Spreading these circles too far apart can make your ponies appear disproportionately long or wide.

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  My first try at drawing ended up no good. Is this normal?

  

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  Yes, it happens to everyone. Just keep on trying, and you'll get the hang of it.

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Things You'll Need

• Paper
• Pencil
• Pencil sharpener
• Eraser gum
• Colored pencils, crayons, markers or watercolors