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.

This fully illustrated, user-friendly manual shows aspiring artists how to draw various breeds of horses through the observation of anatomy, form and proportion.

Whether you are a complete novice or want to take your horse portraits to the next level, this book will provide a firm grounding from which readers can gain the confidence to develop their own distinct style.

Topics include:
• Drawing step-by-step
• Anatomical and proportional rules to capture the beauty of the horse in motion
• A variety of techniques for rendering essential details of different breeds of horse
• Demonstrations of a range of compositions