Free course: How to draw a character

How to draw a pony

Short legs, a round tummy, and a thick fringe right over the eye. Watch the video, follow along on paper, then print the practice sheet and draw it again.

Ages 6–13Paper + pencilAbout 10 minutes

Watch it first

The whole pony in 20 seconds

Press playEvery stroke, in the order you draw it

Draw it step by step

Six steps to a pony

New lines are purple. Lines you already drew turn light.

1

Start with the body

Draw one big oval for the tummy. Round and chubby is right — a pony is a short, round horse.

2

Head and neck

A big rounded head up to the left, then two short lines down to the body. Keep the neck thick and stubby.

3

Give it a face

One pointy ear on top, one dot eye, a little nostril near the front, and a smile under it.

4

Four short legs

Short, sturdy legs — about half as tall as the tummy is deep. Ponies are built low to the ground.

5

Fringe, mane, and tail

A shaggy fringe over the brow, a bushy mane down the neck, and a big fat tail off the back.

6

Finishing touches

A little saddle blanket on its back, and one small hoof band on each leg. Now this pony is yours.

Go further

Now draw a pony wearing a party hat.

Practice on paper

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How to draw a character

A free course: four short films and a quiz. Your kid ends with a character sheet they drew.

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