Drawing defines form. However sometimes
it is hard to see this form. Different colors and surfaces reflect light in different
ways.
When taking pictures of horses it
is best to do so on a hazy day to break up the sun’s rays, because the sheen on
a horse’s coat caused by the reflected light from the sun inhibits the ability
to discern form. I would recommend a nice medium value brown or grey horse for
anatomical study. A white one will reflect too much light and a black one will not
reflect enough for optimal viewing.
When
you have your photo, try placing an anatomical horse diagram next to it for comparison.
While drawing, try to locate anatomical landmarks of the surface anatomy on
your photo from the diagram
Picture above from, "Animal Anatomy For Artists"
by W. Ellenberger
graphite on 8.5 x 11 bond paper
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