Let's Draw and Paint a Horse🐴| Watercolor Pencil Art Tutorial by Sarah & Taylor of Let's Make Art

[@megangrogg9164]

Love this and excited to paint it. I love horses and had one until I lost him a year ago. He was 25. He loved eating and would also do a food shimmy when I gave him his grain. He would squeal and dance every time!

[@LetsMakeArt]

We are so sorry for your loss! We hope that this project can help bring some comfort for you.

[@rbud9400]

Great tutorial! Ahh listening to the art of conversation during a pandemic made me realize how much I miss! You two complement one another in teaching! My daughter is a horse trainer. She went to college for equine business management and is doing very well! Flash back 10 years ago....me in the closet saying to myself where is she going to find a job..!!! Following your passion leads to many blessings,as Sarah said"if you stick with it".. Still working o my horse and having a blast.. Thank you Sarah and Taylor!

[@angelagarner6248]

Thank you for taking the necessary time and effort to film a complete tutorial for us to follow. Great camera work too.🙏

[@LetsMakeArt]

Our pleasure!

[@treehuggingbuddhist]

nicely done Taylor. you are a great addition to the LMA teaching team and you nailed it!

[@LetsMakeArt]

Thanks so much!

[@melbillmc]

Taylor is soooo talented

[@LetsMakeArt]

You are so kind!

[@LilCraftyNook]

Loved how you discussed horses during this! The Budweiser horses are perhaps the most famous group of draft horses. I love how she said “Wells Fargo horses!” I like them too! I had a horse in high school for a short time. He was a tall palomino-yellow coat, cream color mane and tail. You both did an amazing job!! TFS! ❤️

[@Stephpope19]

I'm SO excited to paint! Watching first now and hoping to paint tomorrow. Really loving the addition of colored pencils and paints. It's really stretching my thinking of layers. Way to go Taylor! Hoping to see you again!

[@LetsMakeArt]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@shelleyarnett5308]

I LOVE that you both did this side by side.

[@carolefreeman2544]

This has to be the best and most fun water colouring video I have ever watched and I learnt so much about blending and shading. I also learnt that no matter what visual subject you are using, no one creates the same picture, but everyone has personalized their copy. Wonderful video. Thank you!

[@christinefoss5767]

I love how different from each other they turned out and they are both so beautiful!!!

[@LetsMakeArt]

It is funny, even if the same person does the same project twice- it will almost always turn out differently.

[@christinefoss5767]

@@LetsMakeArt I have noticed that too. And, if you switch up one supply/variable things can look totally different. Thanks what I love about art.

[@sofianightwall]

i believe comparing my work with others I learn diff details adding and taking away it does improve everyone no matter their level if beginner it teaches you how to combine color, learn how dark and light work with each other to create what is in the mind's eye, and even if you are painting a smiley face you use all those details in proportion and mix and imagination

[@mandypittman1154]

Done! This is the coolest horse I have ever painted in my life. Horses are so hard to capture and I am thrilled with how mine turned out. And now I finally finished my box from January of 2021?! Well done! Taylor, it was wonderful to have you on another tutorial and Keenan you were as epic as ever. Sarah, I don't know if you do all the hiring but you have really created a company with an amazing mission and truly kind, creative, and helpful staff. Lots of love to you Let's Make Art!!!

[@LetsMakeArt]

Mandy thank you so much for your kind words. I passed it onto Sarah and the team and know they will appreciate it just as much.

[@clairestevenson5971]

Well done! " Compare to learn not compete". Observation skills are increased this way and the most important tool for an artist.

[@LetsMakeArt]

Exactly!

[@geraldinelucas3143]

Our teen daughter had a love for horses so she had two. At the time we lived on a Army Base General Patton always had horses so our base was set up with stables etc. Her first horse was a barrel horse the one she really loves the second was a quarter horse she broke etc. but she never felt the same about the second one.

[@danmoreaux2778]

I think Taylor has missed her calling hope to see her on more watercolor tutorials with Sarah!!

[@LetsMakeArt]

Dan you are so kind! We would love to have Taylor help create more tutorials for us. It will be fun to see if we are able to do that.

[@MarcellHobbs]

Yay Taylor! Yay Keenan! For all that YOU do. I totally appreciate you! Wow! 12 minutes in, Taylor is totally knocking it out of the park! LMA needs to rethink her current position and have her lead tutorials!

[@LetsMakeArt]

She is pretty amazing. Thank you for the kind words.

[@melindaavila498]

Taylor, your fingernails are gorgeous!

[@elizabethhumphrey9055]

I love the collaboration between Taylor and Sarah! Important in tutorials to let your viewers who are probably following along know when you change pencils and when you pick up the paint brush to add water. Otherwise an enjoyable tutorial!

[@LetsMakeArt]

Thank you for that feedback!

[@tammysunderman4734]

Thank you so much for this great tutorial of this Bay Horse. I just finished my horse today

[@LaurenMilla]

I know we had a unicorn, but I am SO glad you gave in to everyone requesting a horse! I grew up with horses and this will be a fun piece to gift my mom, her favorite animal will always be horses! We had appaloosas, so after doing this tutorial, I'll be trying to figure out how to do at least that breed by myself

[@katherineekatcarsten1363]

I agree with you totally about it takes time and effort to learn something. It is the same with horses. I have helped several people deal with their fear of horses. One of the main things is to be gentle with yourself and give yourself a break. If you know someone with a gentle horses who is willing to help you they can give the horse the security so it doesn’t only pick up on your fear. The trust it’s person has can give you both a bridge to help you overcome your fear.

[@LetsMakeArt]

This is a good tip! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@BluJean55]

This one was difficult for me so I did it twice and the second version came out somewhat better. Thank you for these tutorials using watercolor pencils! Very helpful!! 💕😍❤️😃

[@LetsMakeArt]

Great to hear!

[@DancesWifHooves]

I FINALLY DID IT! I have been so scared to even try this one I waited a year before I gave it a go... and I have to say, I kinda like the result! THANK YOU, Sarah, Taylor, and Keenan for a fun morning learning all about using watercolor paint and pencils together to create such a realistic horse. (BTW, Keenan, people do, on purpose, do the sorts of haircuts you mention to their horses - it's called "banging." They also "roach" the mane itself, which, as it grows out, stands straight up and in all cases, in my opinion, is pretty ugly. LOL) Now, to try this again, but painting my gelding (in my profile picture here) - lots of "chrome" (aka white) with spots all over... but maybe I'll wait another year before trying that. LOL THANK YOU and God bless!

[@LetsMakeArt]

Thank you so much for telling us you were finally able to paint the horse. We would love to see how your gelding turns out and hope that you don't wait a year. You are capable of that and so much more.

[@destresswithyoga]

They are beautiful!!!! Nice job ladies!!

[@charlenechen3818]

I love all your animal projects. They are so fun to paint. Can’t wait to paint this horse!

[@LetsMakeArt]

Thank you so much!

[@brandytaylor1986.]

Cute horsey

[@sherrilltaylor1801]

I’m really enjoying the blending effects, Great job ladies !!!

[@LetsMakeArt]

Thanks so much!!

[@sharklover138]

This was such a fun tutorial! Thank you! I wondered if you could guide me as to what watercolor colors I should use to paint a palomino? I’m struggling a bit. Thank you!

[@wendellkat]

I’m just starting and soaking it all in. January 2021 is my first kit. The 3 of you are terrific. Hope to continue a long relationship online!

[@gammiepamie]

PS: LOVE LOVE this lesson and can't wait to begin!!!

[@ChrisieCouncil]

The horse is my first purchase, along with the rooster. I’ve taught art and created art for years, but with everything going on, haven’t felt like it lately...hoping this pulls me out of my slump! It was definitely fun to watch! 🌈❤️ Wanted to let you know my mailman just put the package into the mailbox and it was bent when I found it. Might consider adding “do not bend” to your packaging... 📫

[@debraobier6729]

Love it!

[@maggiel8244]

Love these

[@meri8746]

Wow!! How beautiful!

[@LetsMakeArt]

Thank you! 😊

[@amandamarohl9034]

This was an awesome watch! I'm definitely late to the game, it'd been cool if the chic did hers with a flaxen mane, hers could almost be a dark palamino, urs def a bay. Love this & want to try!!

[@LetsMakeArt]

Hi Amanda! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed this tutorial. We hope you'll have a great time bringing your own version to life!

[@mominsart]

Nice horse painting well narrated, it would be nice if horse head sketching process also shown here first.

[@SomeonesMom3]

Amazing tutorial!! Tip from someone who has been around horses a lot, if you hold your hand out flat, horses can't really bite you. :)

[@LetsMakeArt]

Very true!

[@Bearwithme560]

They can bite, and hard. Just look at horses in a herd: there's often one with a bite - usually on the neck - that requires stitches. I've been bitten on the arm twice. Best not to make assumptions with animals this large. :)

[@SomeonesMom3]

@@Bearwithme560 I was actually not making an assumption. I own a horse and was referring to the fact that it is not as easy for a horse to bite you on the hand if you hold it out flat to them. It is definitely important to be careful around them, though!

[@charlinefisher2650]

Think about maybe adding Taylor course on colored pencils on new courses for the future.

[@ellepeters7557]

Fantastic tutorial! Thank you guys for making it so fun. 😁

[@LetsMakeArt]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MariArtJourney]

Wow that horse is amazing. I’m new at watercolour technique...I’m not ready for this. Good job, really amazing

[@LetsMakeArt]

You can do it! It took Sarah and Taylor a few tries to get this one. Remember it is just paper and the more you practice the more you will learn. Try to focus on what you are learning each time and not the final expected result.

[@MrsSherriBrothers]

This video was so awesome. I have been waiting for a long time for you to do a horse. They are my favorite animal and I can’t wait for my kit to come in. I ordered it as soon as I seen the video!

[@LetsMakeArt]

Glad you liked it!!

[@debbieinruskin8563]

I'll be doing this one with you..... sad that the kit was sold out by the time I tried to get it. Hope I can wing the colors. Thanks Sarah and Taylor.

[@LetsMakeArt]

So sorry that you were not able to get one before they sold out. We have orders placed to restock this kit as well as the pencil sets as soon as we can.

[@barbaramoss7982]

Wow spectacular ladies. X

[@LetsMakeArt]

Thank you! 😊

[@vickilawhorn8284]

I'm just now working on the horse, a couple months late, nevertheless having fun and learning a lot. Right now I'm watching Taylor so masterfully paint the eye, and figuring out the difference between "blending" and "defining". I understand what the terms mean, but when using watercolor pencils, how do you use the water to 'define'?

[@annehebert6959]

This was so amazing. I ordered these pencils as I only had cheaper ones from Artist Loft and I am really getting into sketching - these pencils will make my sketches really pop out. Thank you so much for introducing us to these amazing products. Sarah - you and Taylor - an of course Keenan are super great people.

[@LetsMakeArt]

Have fun!

[@melindaavila498]

I have Artist Loft pencils also. Thanks for your approval rating of the pencils. Always helpful to hear from others about quality of paint and pencils.

[@wendyizod923]

That was fun lesson, I love the the way the horse was built up. What brand of water colour pencils are you using?

[@LetsMakeArt]

This is a great question! These are Faber-Castell Goldfaber pencils.

[@evelynvernon2739]

Omg yayyy I love you guys!!!! Can’t wait to do the horse from my box!!!

[@LetsMakeArt]

We would love to see when you finish!

[@tinkerspell4850]

I think when you were talking about the draft horses, you mean the famous Budweiser Clydesdales :) I have been obsessed with horses since I was a kid, and used to buy all those "how to draw a horse" books from the art store. I started my watercolor journey about 2 years ago.... have done VERY few horse related things.... I am excited and terrified to try this.

[@LetsMakeArt]

You can do it! We believe in you.

[@369gigi8]

AH!!! love this thank you.. beautiful project. great camera person!!

[@LetsMakeArt]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@snoywntr2]

so glad you gave us the color numbers for the pencils the names of the colors weren't printed on mine

[@MegansMakeupLove]

I’ve been anticipating the next lets make art video for watercolor pencils!! Went out and purchased a set because I’m hooked off your videos!!! 💕🥰

[@LetsMakeArt]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@stacygibson9572]

A suggestion? When you do the watercolour pencil swatches, could possibly you wet them? I follow along from home with my own supplies and it's easier to try and match the colours I have at home that way. Also, I love this tutorial!

[@LetsMakeArt]

Great idea!

[@mpc13]

so amazing!

[@LetsMakeArt]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@sofianightwall]

i did a diff horse with flowers with the colored pencil i will post my work on my channel later this week have a look see what you think you guys are great and both of your work are very diff, that is so awsome

[@julievickers45]

Brilliant 😘😘😘

[@cherylchamberlain838]

Greetings Art lovers, from Woodinville WA.

[@LetsMakeArt]

Thanks for creating along with us!!❤️

[@olgaurueta542]

For Keenan plus i got curious too. 🌅🌅🌅🌅🌅🌅🌅🌅🌅🌅🌅🌅 The watercolor pencil was invented in the 1940's. It is the first water soluble pencil that can be used as a regular color pencil to color in a drawing or as a watercolor pencil with the use of a paint brush and water to give a painted effect to a drawing. Source: google 🙃

[@LetsMakeArt]

This is great! Thank you for sharing.

[@KimberlyVBNC]

Taylor, since you are a colored pencil artist, would you add fine detail to this with a final layer of traditional colored pencil?

[@taylorlydic1303]

Oh my goodness, why didn't I think to do that?! That is totally something I would do, and in fact, I've even done it to past watercolor paintings before. I would mostly focus on doing small details with white colored pencil, and maybe darken some shadowed areas or focus points (like eyes, nostrils, etc)

[@KimberlyVBNC]

@@taylorlydic1303 thanks for the detailed response.

[@KimberlyVBNC]

Would this technique work with Derwent inktese pencils?

[@LetsMakeArt]

You could always try! You may need to adjust your technique a bit when blending but it would be fun to see how it turns out.

[@kodagirl17]

What kind of colored pencil sharpener do you use? I have been unsuccessful finding a good one

[@LetsMakeArt]

Hi! Sarah advises this one: www.letsmakeart.com/products/grip-trio-pencil-sharpener-silver

[@kodagirl17]

Thank you so much!

[@hagoodd]

kodagirl17 I thought they said they said there was a pencil sharpener specifically for water color pencils right? I’ve been trying to find one but have also been unsuccessful. ???

[@hagoodd]

Let's Make Art I thought you said there was a specific sharpener for watercolor pencils. ? I can’t find one that says it’s for watercolor pencils.

[@kodagirl17]

@@hagoodd yes! The one they suggested works for watercolor pencils as well i believe👍thats what i meant when i asked lol

[@jaynieroberts494]

What is the brand of that special pencil sharpener please.

[@LetsMakeArt]

Hi Janie! That pencil sharpener can be found here: www.letsmakeart.com/products/grip-trio-pencil-sharpener-silver

[@renujha6373]

My brain : let's do this! My hands : you wish.

[@LetsMakeArt]

Sometimes it is hard to get the brain, heart, and body to agree on something.

[@peaches5712]

LOL I’m there with you!

[@renujha6373]

@@peaches5712 😂

[@valerieoldham9094]

Thank you for this tutorial 💕 Did I miss what type of paper yall are painting on?

[@LetsMakeArt]

Hi Valerie! This is Canson 140lb Watercolor paper.

[@Victoria-qq1bi]

Thanks for this video, this would be better though if you where explaining what you were doing, what shading goes where and what colours go where etc.

[@LetsMakeArt]

Sorry about that

[@cthepower]

May I ask. What kind of paper is this on? Pardon me if you mentioned that and I missed it. Thanks for a great tutorial ❤️

[@LetsMakeArt]

Sarah and Taylor are using Canson Watercolor paper.

[@emilykoch3104]

Pappy! I watched him too!

[@janerusch7820]

This tutorial is amazing. I'm struggling between sleep and painting. I better choose sleep even though the Wells Fargo song is now stuck in my head.

[@judithbrown9595]

Where do you get the outline for the horse from, please?

[@LetsMakeArt]

You can get this outline on our website here: www.letsmakeart.com/products/horse-outline

[@charlinefisher2650]

I cannot figure out how to download outline for the horse in we pencils you and Taylor are doing together

[@LetsMakeArt]

Hi Charline, the Horse outline can be 'purchased' -it is free- on our website here: www.letsmakeart.com/products/horse-outline

[@charlinefisher2650]

Clear as mud after work I finally got outline

[@LynnBriggs208]

Does anybody know the link to purchase the watercolor pencil sharpener?

[@LetsMakeArt]

Here's the link to the Faber Castell watercolor pencil sharpener that we recommend. www.letsmakeart.com/products/grip-trio-pencil-sharpener-silver?Social&

[@Charliemaein]

Can you tell me who makes the color "Honey Brown"? Thank you.

[@LetsMakeArt]

The Honey Brown liquid watercolors are made by Dandelion Paint Co.

[@suel4269]

What sharpener did you use?

[@LetsMakeArt]

Hi Sue! Sarah prefers the Faber Castell sharpener: www.letsmakeart.com/products/grip-trio-pencil-sharpener-silver

[@laurelreinke3983]

you guys should make a girraffe or a hippo

[@LetsMakeArt]

Hi Laurel! Sarah has actually recorded a Giraffe. You can find that video here: www.letsmakeart.com/pages/giraffe-project I will totally add the Hippo to our request list though!

[@khristaengelhardt4843]

Where can I get the drawing?

[@LetsMakeArt]

Hi Khrista! You can find the Horse outline in our Digital Download library on our website here: www.letsmakeart.com/pages/lets-make-art-outline-library

[@sablebeauty]

Is she going to be taking over the watercolor tutorials?

[@LetsMakeArt]

Hi! No, Taylor is a member of our team and helping with this special box as pencils are her specialty. We will return to your regularly scheduled Watercolor tutorials next month.

[@fergyla]

Sarah, it would be so great if you could make all of your outlines as dark as Taylor made hers. Do you see the difference when watching back? Many times I can't see where you are painting until the part you are painting is all done. Consider it, pretty please?? It would help beginners so much.

[@LetsMakeArt]

Thank you for the feedback Fergyla.

[@amylundgren8164]

You’re right Keenen.I love horses and have a hole book on horses and it is called the book of horses so you can get it and tell let make art about horses!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Kajsa age 9

[@carlamahaney4135]

Watching the tutorial before I try the painting. I have a horse and I trust him more than I do humans, but I totally get what Sarah is saying about being a bit afraid around them. We're all afraid of something - I'm afraid of watercolor pencils!

[@LetsMakeArt]

We believe in you Carla! Don't let those pencils get the best of you.

[@sherrilltaylor1801]

Do you sell the watercolor pencil sharpener ?

[@LetsMakeArt]

Hi Sherrill! We do offer the Faber Castell pencil sharpener. It can be found on our website here: www.letsmakeart.com/products/grip-trio-pencil-sharpener-silver

[@sarifrouf833]

how much does a pencil

[@angeladelionado1465]

can anyone attach the outlne (reference photo). The link provided no longer works. Thanks!

[@LetsMakeArt]

cdn.accentuate.io/80102293589/1625612907985/WCOutline_Horse.pdf?v=0

[@digibujo7909]

Reaching out from Canada.... I received one of your projects with Jenny Doan’s Christmas box. It is a watercolour bird on a thimble. Can you share the link here, please? Thanks 🙏🏻

[@LetsMakeArt]

Hi Digi! We have not released the video publicly yet. We hope to release it on February 2nd. If you received the box from Missouri Star you should have a step by step instruction sheet that has a direct link for you to watch the video.

[@digibujo7909]

@@LetsMakeArt The only information leads to your projects page... not to the video for this project. I guess I just wait.

[@ememeable]

Remember Black Beauty my sweet sixteens This is not to give away our age i never knew horses to be just as human as dogs

[@carlamahaney4135]

I just can't resist mentioning that in part 1 on the written tutorial you mention the horse's "snout." Nononononono. Horses do not have snouts. They have muzzles. I cracked up when I read this. It reminded me of the conversation about penguins having wings vs. fins. Just sayin". . . :)

[@LetsMakeArt]

Yes! Thank you for pointing this out.

[@gammiepamie]

I've heard folks say, the trace lines show, with water color. To me it doesn't matter. Just wondering your thoughts.

[@samibuck]

I erase them with a pencil. It works pretty well

[@LetsMakeArt]

You will want to trace your outline softly with the graphite paper, or use watercolor pencils to transfer your image. When doing this the lines will disappear into your painting as you paint.

[@gammiepamie]

@@LetsMakeArt Is there a specfic water color pencil (color) to use for tracing?

[@ememeable]

next art project will be Lacy the Dog

[@suel4269]

Sarah, I’m afraid of getting bit by horses also!

[@LetsMakeArt]

And rightly so! It hurts.

[@SomeonesMom3]

If you hold your hand out flat they can't really bite you. I've been around horses lots.

[@melbillmc]

Definitely difficult! I only used paints and it was hard.

[@patriciamcpherson7484]

Do you have to use watercolor pencils? I would rather use just plain watercolors.

[@LetsMakeArt]

Not at all, you can totally try this project using your watercolors! Happy creating.

[@jenniferbell4571]

Hahaha... bitten by a mare. Lol. That’s what they do. They pin their ears and they get snotty. I love my mare, but she’s snotty. ;)

[@LetsMakeArt]

That is a good point- Keep an eye on the ears...and the teeth.

[@gradevcream-a8215]

u should really try a sketching tutorial PLEEEEEEEEAAAAAASSSSEEE?

[@LetsMakeArt]

That could be fun! We will add that to our request list!

[@ememeable]

Make Art not War

[@melbillmc]

Hard to hear Taylor at times

[@LetsMakeArt]

Sorry about that. Thank you for letting us know.

[@delila351]

Put a wreath around his neck :) All is fixed.

[@LetsMakeArt]

Oh a floral wreath would be beautiful!