The Art of Drawing Horses

Looking for a creative Thursday evening activity in Castle Rock? This four week Art of Drawing Horses course at Tri Arts Project is designed for adults and teens sixteen and up who want to learn to draw horses with confidence. It is built specifically for beginners with little to no drawing experience and focuses on teaching you to understand and draw equine subjects with clarity and accuracy.

Instructor Robert Quimby breaks down horse anatomy into simple forms so you never feel overwhelmed. You will learn to see the horse as a series of geometric shapes and clear proportions, which makes drawing the body, head, legs, and movement far more intuitive. Each session includes step by step demonstrations, guided exercises, and personal feedback to help you grow your skills quickly.

What You Will Learn in This Horse Drawing Course

Simplified Anatomy

How to reduce the complex horse form into basic construction shapes such as ovals, cylinders, and boxes

Proportion Mastery

The correct proportions of the horse and how to apply them so your drawings feel balanced and realistic

Capturing Movement

Techniques for gesture, line of action, and understanding weight and motion

Foundational Drawing Skills

Shading, value, and finishing techniques that add depth and life to your sketches

If you enjoy learning with Robert Quimby and want to explore more animal drawing, take a look at our Pencil & Paws: Drawing Cats & Dogs class.

What to Bring to This Drawing Class

• Drawing pad: Eleven by fourteen inch drawing paper, ninety pound, medium tooth
• Pencils: Four H, Two H, HB, Two B, Four B, Eight B
• Kneaded eraser: General’s Kneaded Eraser recommended
• White vinyl eraser
• Sandpaper block
• Blending stumps or tortillions

Beginner drawing kits from Hobby Lobby, Michaels, and Amazon include most supplies except the drawing pad.