Saddle-Blanketed Horse Near Terrain Blocks, Minecraft Style

A square-bodied horse stands in the middle of the page, drawn entirely from boxy shapes in the Minecraft style. Its head is tilted to one side, with a blocky snout, two small square eyes, and tall ears on top. A flat saddle-like blanket covers its back. The legs are made of separate rectangular pieces, and each hoof is a chunky block with a little notch on the front. One front leg is lifted and bent, so the horse looks like it is mid-step. Behind it are large flat walls and stair-stepped edges that look like blocky hills or trees, plus a sloped ground line in front. Try coloring the horse in classic brown shades, then use a darker tone for the hooves and a bright color for the blanket. The big flat wall sections are also good for practicing shading with two shades of green or gray.