How to Draw a Horse Head

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Look at a horse

   Draw , At the bottom of the small circle, draw a line all the way to the circle's end. ,, Repeat for the other side. , Right in the center of the ears, move your pencil directly down to make its forelock.
   
   Next, go on the top neck, past the ears, and go down, making the lines as long as you want for the mane.
   
   Take care not to make it too even, in order to lend a realistic effect to the drawing.
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   Step 2: or a photo of one

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   Step 3: in order to capture details and determine proportion correctly.

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   Step 4: Draw two circles

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   Step 5: one larger and one smaller

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   Step 6: down and to the side.

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   Step 7: Lightly

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   Step 8: using those circles as a guide

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   Step 9: make the head and then when you are at the end of the top circle

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    Step 10: move your pencil down and make the neck.

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    Step 11: Draw an eye in the big circle

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    Step 12: making sure it is in proportion with the head.

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    Step 13: Draw a nostril in the smaller circle

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    Step 14: keeping in mind that it should be the same size as the eye (in more of an oval shape).

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    Step 15: Erase your guide circles

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    Step 16: leaving a little circle bump for the cheekbone of the horse.

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    Step 17: Draw an ear by curving up the line

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    Step 18: making a point

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    Step 19: then curving back down.

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    Step 20: Draw the horse's forelock.

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