The Fundamentals of Drawing Horses

Shows the primary shapes used as a starting block for the novice artist to build upon.

Techniques for capturing essential details of different breeds of horse help the student achieve character in their finished work.

Exploration of the four paces of the horse - walk, trot, canter and gallop - builds upon anatomical and proportional rules to capture the beauty of the horse in motion.

Demonstrations of different compositions help to evoke mood and drama in drawing.

Examination of the techniques and interpretations of great artists through history helps to expand the reader's perception and encourages personal interpretation.