How to Draw a Cartoon Horse

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Get ready to Draw a Cartoon Horse! Learning how to draw horses well is an admirable goal. Horses have been the subject of great art for centuries and have been frequently depicted in hunting scenes and battle scenes.

As a mode of transportation the horse has become less significant over the years, but there are some places you can't get to with a car and in those situations nothing beats having a horse. There is also the amazing experience of man and animal working together that you just don't get from a car. Now let's get started with the "How to Draw a Horse" step by step drawing tutorial.
Cartoon Horse Drawing Tutorial Step 1: Begin your horse drawing by placing circles for the head, the nose aand the chest

Cartoon Horse Drawing Tutorial Step 2: Add another circle for the horses hindquarters and then connect the circles with curves to form the basic outline of the body, neck and head..

Cartoon Horse Drawing Tutorial Step 3: Draw the ears, tail and legs..

Cartoon Horse Drawing Tutorial Step 4: It's time to detail the face! Give the horse a nose, mouth, an eye, and a whisp of mane coming forward between the ears. Also, add hooves to the legs.

Cartoon Horse Drawing Tutorial Step 5: continue your drawing by adding the mane and detailing the cheek. Then refine the tail and complete the insides of the ears.

Cartoon Horse Drawing Tutorial Step 6: Ink over your drawing with pen or marker and erase your pencil lines. You are finished!