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Almost everyone remembers going through a horse phase.
So, why not put those fantasies to paper and practice drawing the horse of your dreams?
Want to give it a go?
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Then pick out your favorite horse pictures and grab your drawing supplieslet’s draw some horses!
Since we’re drawing a horse in profile, be very selective.
You’ll want to ensure that you have agood view of its featureswith no obstructions (i.e.
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people, other animals, foliage).
Lightly sketch a circle for the head and a long, oval-like shape for the nose.
You’ll want the horse’s eye to be halfway in the circle, not the whole head.
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Always keep your reference photo handy to see if you are going in the right direction.
Wavy, straight, braidedthere are many fun possibilities to choose from.
Searching places like Pinterest and Instagram will inspire you with many ideas.
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you could also add the pupil and lashes to the eye, as well as other finer details.
Tomake an easy border, all you’ll need is a ruler or protractor.
For a square border, measure a box around the horse’s face.
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Alternatively, use the protractor to draw a circle.
you could then draw small dots along the curved line for a more delicate effect.
This way, the horse head will stand out.
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Lightly sketch a circle for the head, and long oval-like shape for the nose.
Then, loosely sketch the neck, making sure that it’s fairly wide.
Keep your reference photo handy to check in with as you continue to build your drawing.
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Slightly below, you’re able to draw a short line for the mouth.
For now, gently draw an almond shape a little below the ear for the visible eye.
Horses have beautiful long lashes, so be sure to include a few in the same place!
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Consider placing a spare piece of paper under your drawing hand.
This way it’s possible for you to go over the graphite lines without worrying about smudging the ink.
Afterward, slowly erase any visible sketch lines andta-da.
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You now know how to draw a horse head in three-quarter view!
Lightly sketch a circle for the head, and long oval-like shape for the nose.
This step continues to look at proportion as weplace the horse’s most important features.
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you might do this freehand or, for more precise lines, with the aid of a ruler.
Moving to the bottom of the noseplace two oblong-shaped nostrils at the very edge of the outline.
Step 3: Refine the outline
Be conscientious of the left and right sides of the face.
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If you still have doubts, consider asking a friend for their opinion.
If you like longer manes, think about how it will frame your horse’s face.
Once you’re content with the final drawing, it’s time toerase the basic shapesfrom the first step.
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Hatching and drawing dots are two easy ways to cover blank space in an interesting way.
Once the ink has dried, slowly erase any visible sketch lines andpresto.
You now know how to draw a horse head from the front!
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Do you feel ready to try drawing the body?
Then follow along to learn how to draw a horse step by step.
Lightly sketch a circle for the head, and long oval-like shape for the nose.
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Connect the head to a thick neck which continues to the large circle of the chest.
This will connect to a smaller circle by way of two gently sloping lines.
Begin by loosely drawing two triangle shapes at the top of the horse’s head for the ears.
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Then, moving a little down, loosely sketch an almond eye.
Afterward, you’re free to go to the bottom of the nose and place an oval-shaped nostril.
Just below that, indicate the horse’s mouth with a quick line.
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Whilst we’re placing details, feel free todraw your preferred mane and tail.
If your horse is trotting or galloping, be sure to have it flowing in the wind.
These extra elements will ground your horse and give the composition a sense of space and perspective.
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To do this, all you should probably do isbrainstorm an ideal settingfor your figure.
A meadow or forest are two classic prefs to think about.
To take it one step further, pull out a ruler anddraw a borderaround your illustration.
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you’re free to add flowers or geometric designs for a truly fairytale feeling.
For instance, if your horse is white, consider contrasting it with black trees or a black sky.
This will make the horse stand out and result in a more pleasing image to look at.
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You now know how to draw a horse trotting!
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