Chapter 1: Understanding Horse Anatomy and Movement
* Describes the basic anatomy of a horse, including the skeletal structure, muscles, and proportions.
* Explains how horses move and the different gaits they can perform.
* Example: A drawing of a horse's skeleton or muscle structure, showing the major bones and muscles.
Chapter 2: Drawing the Horse's Body
* Covers the techniques for drawing the horse's head, neck, body, and legs.
* Focuses on capturing the correct proportions and conveying the weight and balance of the horse.
* Example: A sketch of a horse standing in profile, showing the flow of the curves in its body and the angles of its legs.
Chapter 3: Rendering Horse Hair
* Explains the different types of horse hair and how to render their texture and movement.
* Provides tips for painting and drawing mane, tail, and body hair.
* Example: A painting of a horse's mane flowing in the wind, showcasing the delicate strands and highlights.
Chapter 4: Painting with Watercolor
* Introduces watercolor painting techniques specific to horses.
* Covers color mixing, brushwork, and layering to create a realistic effect.
* Example: A watercolor sketch of a galloping horse, capturing the fluidity of its movement through the wet-on-wet technique.
Chapter 5: Painting with Acrylics
* Explores acrylic painting methods for horse portraiture.
* Demonstrates how to apply layers of paint, create texture, and add highlights to bring the horse to life.
* Example: An acrylic painting of a horse's head, capturing its detail and expression through thick impasto brushstrokes.
Chapter 6: Drawing with Charcoal
* Explains the use of charcoal for sketching and rendering horses.
* Covers techniques for smudging, erasing, and creating tonal variations.
* Example: A charcoal drawing of a horse's eye, capturing the delicate contours and highlights through the soft lines of charcoal.
Chapter 7: Capturing Horse Character
* Explores the nuances of horse behavior and how to translate it into art.
* Discusses capturing facial expressions, body language, and emotions in horse artwork.
* Example: A collage of horse photographs showing a range of expressions and poses, inspiring artists to explore different angles and emotions.
