Today, we’re going to learn how to draw a cute cartoon horse, just like our friend Clara. It’s a fun and easy way to make a horse drawing with your markers and paper. Let’s get started!
First, draw a big circle in the middle of your paper for the horse’s eye. Inside this circle, draw a smaller circle at the top right and an even smaller circle at the bottom left. Color the big circle, but leave the two smaller circles white. Add a tiny “U” shape at the end for the eyelashes.
Next, let’s draw the horse’s face. Start above the eye and draw a “U” shape that curves down and back up to make the cheek. Make sure the top of the cheek is close to the eye and the bottom is wider. Add a little backward “C” shape for the nostril.
For the ears, draw a curve that goes up and then back down on each side of the head. Inside each ear, draw another curve to show the inner ear.
Now, let’s add some hair in front of the horse’s face. Draw an “S” line that goes up, down, and back up, connecting it to the head. This will make the hair look like it’s flowing.
To draw the neck, make a curve that comes down from under the eye and curves back in a little. Then, imagine a line from the forehead through the ear and draw the back of the neck, curving it down to connect with the body.
For the front legs, draw two lines coming down from the neck. Start the first leg a bit higher than the second. Connect the bottom of the legs with a curve to make the hooves.
Draw the belly by starting where the neck meets the chest and curving behind the legs. For the back, make a big backward “C” shape that connects to the belly.
Draw the front of the back leg with a curve going the opposite way, then bend it forward and down. Add a little bump for the back of the leg and connect it to the foot. Do the same for the second back leg.
To finish the horse, draw the mane with another “S” line that flows down. For the tail, create a similar “S” curve that comes out, down, and back up, connecting it to the back leg.
Now that your horse is drawn, it’s time to add color! You can color your horse any way you like. Whether you want it to look like a real horse or something magical, it’s up to you. Take your time and have fun!
Great job on drawing your cute cartoon horse! Remember, the most important thing is to have fun and be creative. Every horse drawing is special, no matter how it looks. We hope you enjoyed this drawing activity and can’t wait to see your amazing artwork!
Horse Observation Walk: Take a walk around your neighborhood or visit a local farm to observe real horses. Look at their eyes, ears, mane, and tail. Notice how they move and stand. When you return, draw another horse using what you observed. How does your new drawing compare to the cartoon horse you made?
Creative Horse Stories: Imagine your cartoon horse is a character in a story. Write a short story or create a comic strip about an adventure your horse goes on. What is your horse’s name? Where does it live? What special powers or talents does it have? Share your story with your family or friends.
Color Exploration: Experiment with different colors and patterns for your horse. Try using watercolors, crayons, or colored pencils. What happens if you make a rainbow mane or polka-dot body? Discuss how colors can change the way your horse looks and feels. Which colors make your horse look magical or realistic?
