Horse Drawing for Kids
In this drawing lesson, we’ll be making a kid-friendly horse drawing! This lesson is perfect for young artists eager for a creative challenge. I'm here, ready and excited, as we break down the drawing process step-by-step, making it easy and fun.
Throughout this lesson, we’ll focus on basic shapes and lines that form the essential features of a horse. We’ll cover everything from the forehead and eyes down through the hooves and tail. With ultra-simple instructions, your children will be able not only draw a horse but also learn some drawing techniques along the way. Trust me; they’re gonna love every bit of this lesson!
At the end of our session, I’ll encourage students to explore some freedom with colors. We'll use a palette that includes brown, black, orange, and more, perfect for bringing their horse characters truly life-like. Plus, we’ll touch on optional outlining with a black marker and shading techniques that add depth. So let's saddle up and get started on this colorful adventure!
Estimated Time: 50 minutes
Level: Intermediate
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
Lesson: Horse Drawing for Kids
Get ready for a fun and engaging drawing lesson designed especially for kids! In this session, we’ll break down how you can draw a beautiful horse using simple shapes and lines. Each step is easy-to-follow, ensuring that every child feels empowered and confident as they create their own unique horse drawing. Scroll down for the lesson.
Form the Forehead
Begin by forming the horse’s forehead by drawing a curved line.
Outline the Eye
Outline the horse’s eye by drawing a pointed oval.
Draw the Muzzle
Draw the horse’s muzzle by making a curved line extending from its forehead.
Add the Nostrils
Add the horse’s nostrils by drawing small pointed ovals on its muzzle.
Outline the Mouth
Add the wavy outline of its mouth.
Attach the Ears
Form the horse’s pointed ears attached on top of its head. Don’t forget to erase any overlapping lines.
Outline the Body
Draw two curving lines connected to the horse’s head to form its body.
Add the Legs
Add the horse’s four upright legs connected to the base of its body.
Outline the Hooves
Outline the horse’s hooves attached to the bottom of its legs.
Draw the Mane
Draw the horse’s mane on its head and along its back.
Attach the Tail
Attach the horse’s long, flowy tail.
Color the Eye, Nostrils and Hooves
Color the eye with black and white. Next, fill in the hooves and nostrils with dark brown.
Fill in the Mane and Tail
Fill in the horse’s mane and tail with brown.
Color the Body
Shade the horse’s head, body and legs with light orange.
Add Shading to the Coat
Add hints of brown to the horse’s muzzle and legs.
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