Bridled Horse With Arched Neck and Swirl Patterns

A horse is shown in profile facing right, with its head lowered and its neck arched. The ears are pointed and the eye is almond shaped. A bridle crosses the face, with a noseband, cheek straps and a ring near the mouth, and the reins run back along the neck. The mane is drawn as pointed, leaf-like tufts along the top. The neck and chest are filled with spirals, curled hearts, scallops and striped bands, so every section is a different shape and size. Bold black areas give the page strong contrast. Try one color family for the swirls and a second for the striped bands, so the bridle and reins stand out. It is also a good chance to talk about the parts of a horse and the tack it wears. Fine pens or colored pencils will handle the small spirals best.