Drawing: Horses: Learn to draw step by step (How to Draw & Paint)

The book is about half way between A4 and A3, so quite substantial in terms of size.It is very thin though and I would agree that it is not for complete beginners.I can see it working well for my daughter (12), who has been drawing horses for years. If you practice a lot with the standard draw a horse books, this, even though thin, is a natural next step as it shows you a more accomplished end picture.Whereas the basic books will teach you sketching using correct proportions, this take is to the next level in terms of details and shading. I would, however, like to see more tips on techniques. Saying that, it is a good value for money.The content (in double spreads):1. Tools and Materials2. Graphite Techniques3. Anatomy & Proportion4. Eyes & Muzzles5. Ears & Hooves6. Basic Heads (2x double spread)7. Advanced Heads8. Foals9. Adults (2x double spread)10. Quarter Horse11. Clydesdale12. Arabian13. Shetland Pony14. Horse and Rider in Action15. The Gallop16. The Jump & Polo Pony & Player17. Wester Horse and Rider (1.5x double spread)

Lovely book. Good value. Arrived promptly. Would recommend.

Bought for my granddaughter. She produced an excellent horse picture on her first attempt. So must be good.

Drawing: Horses, Walter FosterReview from Jeannie Zelos book reviewsGenre: , Arts & Photography, crafts and hobbiesThis is a fabulous book BUT its not for beginners, whatever the blurb says. Each illustration has just 3-4 “steps” although the shading and rendering of individual parts of the horse is covered in more detail separately.I know when I first started painting I needed the more detailed step by step books, those with about ten steps. I found with less my paintings would go from looking like the illustrations more or less in the early stage, to nothing like. I'd be thinking “but how did they do that bit?” and found it frustrating.I could follow this book easily now but as a beginner I know I'd have struggled and been discouraged.I think focusing on specific parts of the horse, and the tips on shaping and shading really useful. I liked that the book covers different breeds, as a horse lover and former owner I know just how different a Shetland is to a Shire or an Arab, and if you want your horses to look real, not a generic blend of horse shape this is essential.Overall its a brilliant book IMO for those with some drawing skills and a little confidence but it is NOT one for beginners. If you do buy it and don't have that experience I think you need to practice drawing the parts of the horse, hooves, muzzles etc before tackling the whole horse.Stars: Four, its a fabulous book, full of tips to help draw realistic equines, but I've dropped a star because I just don't feel this is suitable for beginners despite the description.Arc via Netgalley and publishers

Good item.

I was disappointed in this book. I was hoping for more detail on horse anatomy rather than a selection of drawings by the author. The book has been put away in a cupboard and I doubt that I’ll look at it again. It didn’t help me at all with my drawing.

Bought this as a present , arrived in a normal amazon book cardboard book folder . It has been placed sideways and the folder folded over , so the bottom 1/3 of the book has been folded over , is now ruined and is not suitable to give as a present . Will not reorder as expect will be packed the same way

Great book if you are interested in horses or just life drawing.