Drawing and Painting Horses

About this book

The first book to offer in-depth instruction in the art of drawing and painting horses this study examines the development of time-honored equine art in sporting portrait and country life painting. A gifted specialist shows how line shape form light color value space and design are applied to drawing and painting the horse. Step-by-step lessons detail equine anatomy skeletal structure and musculature; differences among breeds; techniques for quick life sketching versus working from photographs; how to include riders on horseback; and basic landscape settings. Fine examples of contemporary equine painting are included.