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Horse Drawings : A Step By Step Guide

Horses are some of the most beautiful and powerful creatures on earth. It is thus no wonder that horse drawings adorn many a corporate room.

It is an animal often associated with power and strength. But what about artworks of horses just for fun?

There is a lot of that too! There are plenty of horse artworks that depict a love for the outdoors, or sports (with or without an equestrian. )

Horses are a very popular subject in American art. Do you want to try your hand at it? Below is a step-by-step guide on how to draw a horse . You can use any artwork medium you wish.

Step 1:

Get your favorite horse picture from a book or magazine and enlarge this (use a scanner). The enlarged picture will serve as your subject.

Step 2:

 Draw a circle or oblong for the head, sketch a neck, a bigger circle for the body, and lines for the horse legs.

Step 3:

Draw circles for the smaller parts of the horse such as the ears, shoulders, knees and hooves.

Step 4:

To give the horse shape some detail, start sketching around the circles and lines.

Step 5:

If you like the shape of the horse , start to erase any lines you don't need. You can also start adding detail to the face of the horse . In this step you can add details to the horse such as the eyes, mouth and nostrils.

Step 6:

 When your horse is completed, give your horse some oomph! You can add a patch to the eyes of the horse . Your horse can have a saddle. The mane and tail of the horse may also be added. Coloring the horse can also be done.

Step 7:

Finally, look at your finished horse drawing from all angles. It will help you spot any wrong angles.

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