How to draw The Nightsteed : Printable Version

Start by drawing two circles, one slightly larger than the other. The larger circle should be a little below and to the right of the smaller one. Next, make a small oval that overlaps the smaller circle. This will be the Nightsteed's snout. Finally, draw a larger oval to the right of the bigger circle.

Connect the smaller circle to the larger one with two curved lines that form the Nightsteed's neck. Now make a pair of slightly curved lines that come from the bottom of the large circle for one of the Nightsteed's legs. To make his bent front leg, draw a rounded, upside-down L-shape from the front of the body circle, then sketch a short, upside-down T-shape that connects to the front of the Nightsteed's body. For his back legs, make a bent line with a rounded top to form the haunch and leg. Finish off the leg by drawing in another curvy line that connects to the bottom-right side of the oval. To hint at his other back leg, which is partially hidden, make a curved line coming out of the first back leg that you drew. Now, use a pair of curved lines to connect the large circle you started with to the oval, finishing off the Nightsteed's body.

Next, add two leaf-like shapes to his head for ears, and lightly sketch a cross on his head to serve as a guide. Also, finish off his legs and add hooves to them.

Make a narrow cone shape in the centre of the Nightsteed's forehead to create his horn. Next, draw a pair of wings on his back. Remember to make the far wing (the one on your left) smaller, because it's partly hidden by the near wing. Also, give him a long tail.

Draw two smaller leaf shapes inside his ears to give them more detail. Just above the oval you drew for his snout, sketch in a pair of angry eyes. On his snout, add two dots for the Nightsteed^Òs nostrils, and then make his mouth. Be sure to include his bit when drawing the Nightsteed's mouth. Create his harness by placing three rings along the side of his body and connecting them with pairs of slightly curved lines. The harness should also have three straps that go over the Nightsteed's back.

Give your Nightsteed drawing a long, flowing mane and tail. Also, add some jagged lines at the tops of his hooves to show his fur.

Erase all of your extra lines.

It's time to give your drawing some detail. Add tiny cracks to the Nightsteed's hooves, some lines to his mane and tail, a few curved lines on his horn, and some rough patches on his legs, head, wings, and body to show decay. Next, give his wings some ragged feathers, and draw a pair of curving reins coming from the bit in the Nightsteed's mouth.

Next up are the Nightsteed's rotting bandages. Wrap the overlapping, ragged bandages around his head, legs, body, and wings.

Again, erase any extra lines you might have now.

Add some extra detail to the Nightsteed's bandages by drawing some lines and folds in them. This will make the bandages appear creased, ancient, and decaying. Also, sketch in a few loose feathers near his wings.

Give your Nightsteed some colour and shading using markers, crayons, or even coloured pencils.