How to Draw a Pony

Posted by Anonymous , 9/4/2007 Tags:DrawPony
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How to Draw a Pony

Introduction

Ponies are one of the most familiar animals, especially for kids, and for centuries artists have attempted to capture them through drawings. Drawing a pony takes only a few minutes. It can be done by people of all ages, including kids. Follow these steps for easy instructions to help you draw a pony.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Steps

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Step One

Scan magazines to find a picture of a pony. Alternatively, search online for a picture of a pony and print the one you like.
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Step Two

Assemble the required drawing materials on a table that has plenty of room and light.
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Step Three

Place the pony picture next to drawing materials. Use the picture as a reference when drawing.
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Step Four

Look at the picture of the pony. Imagine that it's made up of geometrical figures like circles, rectangles, triangles and lines.
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Step Five

Draw a small sloping oval resembling head of the pony. Use light strokes. Avoid dark impressions since you may need to erase them later.
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Step Six

Form base of the ponya??s neck by drawing a straight line starting from the oval diagonally down to the right.
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Step Seven

Sketch the body by drawing a larger horizontal oval joining the line made in the last step.
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Step Eight

Make two straight lines below the larger oval to represent forelegs and two bent ones for back legs.
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Step Nine

Mark leg joints with small circles. Short sloping lines and small triangles help represent the ponya??s ankles and hooves.
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Step Ten

Define the neck by joining the two ovals with curved lines. Draw an elongated triangle for the neck.
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Step Eleven

Join the neck with upper and lower parts of the body (a horizontal oval) with curved lines.
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Step Twelve

Make the drawing clearer by erasing unwanted lines made earlier to form the basic shape.
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Step Thirteen

Refer to the picture of the pony to draw its eyes, nostril, mouth and ears.
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Step Fourteen

Add a mane over the neck and a curved thick tail.
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Step Fifteen

Modify the drawing so it looks similar to the reference picture. Erase extra lines.
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Step Sixteen

Decide an appropriate color scheme and paint the drawing. Choose earthy colors for a natural look and wax colors for better definition.

Overall Tips & Warnings

  • Working in a quiet spot increases concentration and keeps drawing equipment away from children.
  • Refer to the pony picture frequently.
  • Use sharpened pencils for better definition in the drawing.
  • Go online for basic information about the type of paper and colors to be used.
  • Avoid drawing dark lines in the beginning. They leave a mark even after being erased.

Overall Things You'll Need

  • Eraser
  • Picture of a pony
  • Two or three sharpened HB pencils
  • Colors (preferably wax colors)
  • White drawing sheet
  • Sharpener
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