Easy Horse Head Drawing
Alright, folks. Today, we're getting our hands busy and minds relaxed with a slightly close-up horse head drawing. First off, we're sticking to simple, easy-to-find materials. Pencil, paper, and some crayons or colored pencils. I got you covered with step-by-step instructions, making sure you’ll outline basic shapes and gradually add in details. You’ll focus on shading and coloring, because who doesn’t like a good arrangement of color in their drawing? We’ll zone in on the forehead, eyes, snout, nostrils, mouth, lower jaw, neck, ears, and a striking mane.
By the end, you won't just have a drawing. You'll have a piece that's a testament to your skill and patience. So, get ready to create something unique and have a bit of fun along the way. Let’s get started!
Estimated Time: 50 minutes
Level: Intermediate
Materials
- Blank Paper
- Pencil
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
Lesson: Easy Horse Head Drawing
The lesson starts here. We'll break it down step by step. From the forehead to the mane, you'll get it all. Just grab your paper, pencil, and colors. Ready to create something cool? Scroll down and let's make it happen!
Outline the Forehead
First, draw a curved line to outline the horse’s forehead.
Add the Eye Bumps
Add the eye bumps by drawing two small curved lines below the forehead.
Outline the Eyes
Draw two pointy ovals for the horse’s eyes.
Form the Snout
Form the horse’s muzzle by drawing a long diagonal line extending from the base of its eye as shown.
Outline the Nostrils
Outline its nostrils by drawing two thin, pointed shapes. Then, emphasize the bumps above its nostrils by drawing two curved lines.
Draw the Mouth
Draw the curvy shape of its mouth.
Attach the Lower Jaw
Draw a long, wavy line attached to the base of the horse’s head to form its lower jaw.
Outline the Neck
Outline the neck below the horse’s head.
Draw the Ears
Draw the pointed shape of its ears on top of its head. Make sure to erase overlapping lines.
Form the Inner Ears
Form the inner ears by drawing wavy lines.
Draw the Mane
Draw the horse’s long, flowing mane on its head and along its back.
Shade the Eyes and Mane
Shade the eyes black, and add white oval reflections. Next, color the mane with dark gray.
Color the Coat
Color the horse’s coat with brown. Next, use dark brown for its inner ears. Then, fill in its nostrils with black.
Add Shading to the Horse’s Coat
Use darker shades of brown to color the muzzle and to add some shadows on its neck.
Add Detail to Horse Head
Add the lighter marking on the horse’s head.
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